Gas bottles

Dunclair replied on 07/07/2023 21:45

Posted on 07/07/2023 21:45

There is a thread on here relating to gas bottles but it is a couple of years old now and things have changed, mostly because Calor don't sell small bottles any more.

About nine or ten years ago I bought a Safefill bottle. It has paid for itself. Not only on my being able to buy much cheaper gas, but the sheer convenience of going on a trip knowing that we have plenty of gas.

When I first bought the bottle there was an ignorant jobsworth who wouldn't let me fill the bottle but these days I have not had that problem at all. I bought the adaptors for Framce amd Spain but have never needed to use them. 

I can see the level of gas in my bottle and check it before I leave home. I have a fuel station close by that sells LPG at a veey competitive price so if I need to fill up, I do.

If you have the space in your locker, get a refillable gas bottle. You won't regret it.

peedee replied on 13/12/2023 08:28

Posted on 13/12/2023 08:28

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

hitchglitch replied on 13/12/2023 14:03

Posted on 13/12/2023 08:28 by peedee

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

Posted on 13/12/2023 14:03

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.

DaveCyn replied on 23/12/2023 13:34

Posted on 23/12/2023 13:34

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.

peedee replied on 23/12/2023 15:40

Posted on 23/12/2023 13:34 by DaveCyn

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.

Posted on 23/12/2023 15:40

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

peedee

TomL replied on 23/12/2023 23:01

Posted on 23/12/2023 17:38 by Tinwheeler

This one?

 

 

Posted on 23/12/2023 23:01

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.

Lyke Wake Man replied on 05/05/2024 16:22

Posted on 05/05/2024 16:22

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

 

MoHoSinger replied on 05/05/2024 17:37

Posted on 05/05/2024 17:37

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

LLM replied on 05/05/2024 18:53

Posted on 05/05/2024 16:22 by Lyke Wake Man

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

 

Posted on 05/05/2024 18:53

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.

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