Gas bottles

Calor still sell 6kg bottles and also Flogas.

I notice there seems to be an abundance of "patio gas" in various sizes. The tanks look bulkier than what vanners use because of the handles on them, but surely it is the same LPG and space permitting could be used in owners vans instead of the standard red 6Kgm or 4.5Kgm bottles?

peedee

B&Q do a 6kg Flogas metal propane cylinder - around £80 and £35 for a refill/exchange. I believe they also still do Gaslight (formerly BP) 5kg and 10kg in the lightweight, transparent, bottle. Both Propane. 
My previous Motorhome had a 20 litre LPG tank and the Safefill is 14.5 litres which is more than enough for my needs.

Just been reading on another forum that Calor have had a rethink and are in the process of reintroducing the 3.9 propane and 4.5 butane bottles.

I have also  seen a statement to that effect on FB.

peedee

This one?

This would be good news for many who are still using Calor 3.9Kg bottles but there's no mention of this policy on Calor's own website.

I have had a safefill for 8 years, saved ££££, but in 2 years it needs to be recertified, 2 years ago I spoke to Neil at safefill, he said that the price of recertified + price of carriage would be more tan a new bottle, that is different to what I was told when I bought the bottle.

If you look at the sticky list of where you can fill safefill their are loads on the list where lpg pump has being removed, and even more where no longer allowing safefill.

so is it worth buying another bottle in 2 years time

Does it have to be SafeFill that re-certifies? I have BosGas local to me in Wigan. Maybe they could do it? Sounds like the cost of carriage is the killer.

What happens if you do not re-certify? Nothing I imagine save that you are at risk. I am sure my insurers would not take kindly to damage from an explosion or fire!!

I bought new a couple of weeks ago so I have all but 10 years before I have a problem. I did ask about an used bottle in an auction on Ebay. The owner had not a clue what I was talking about regarding expiry date of the cylinder. Needless to say I did not bid! Another auction for a 2 year old bottle went for £190 with collection on the Wirrall. I paid just £195 including delivery to my home so zero point in bidding in that auction either!!

Chris

Only you can make the decision.  Doing the maths is fairly simple but considering the convenience of a refillable versus an exchangeable I would find more challenging.  That said I can't imagine being without our Gaslows and the money we save by getting cheaper gas.