Gas bottle query?

[Woodentop]

Don't forget that the coupling on the cylinder is different between Propane and Butane.
Propane has a female on the cylinder and a male on the high pressure link pipe between the cylinder and the regulator, and you turn the Propane connector anticlockwise to attach it to the cylinder.
Butane has a male thread on the cylinder and a female on the link pipe that screws clockwise.
In modern caravans a common regulator is used that works with both Propane and Butane.

 

[Beachball]

Hi Stuart, the bottles you are looking at are they like these, if so they also come in 5 kg size as well, much lighter than the Calor gas steel bottles, although a bit more expensive. I don't carry two bottles anymore unless I am about to run out, even then the gas seems to last for another week.
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I think these would be ones we will be looking at if it a go at this site .

 

[JTQ]

Butane has a male thread on the cylinder and a female on the link pipe that screws clockwise.

Not in the OP's case they having stated they have the Calor 7kg Blue bottle, this uses a 21 mm Clip-on connector. I included the adaptor info on an earlier response.
The adaptor to hose interface, is almost certainly to use a LH Butane threaded connection.

 

[Hutch]

I think these would be ones we will be looking at if it a go at this site .

BB, I wouldn't, as you might not be touring, the Calor gas is cheaper, especially on a seasonal pitch. Go for the bigger cylinder and save money on the gas.

 

[Dustydog]

BB same as Hutch,
If you going for a seasonal why bother with an expensive gas option? Apart from the usual 6 kg Calor propane they do this one https://g.co/kgs/jVZJHwU
A lot cheaper 👍

 

[Beachball]

BB, I wouldn't, as you might not be touring, the Calor gas is cheaper, especially on a seasonal pitch. Go for the bigger cylinder and save money on the gas.

That on the list a bigger gas cylinder thanks

 

[Dustydog]

That on the list a bigger gas cylinder thanks

But your MTPLM becomes irrelevant on a seasonal😉

 

[Hutch]

BB same as Hutch,
If you going for a seasonal why bother with an expensive gas option? Apart from the usual 6 kg Calor propane they do this one https://g.co/kgs/jVZJHwU
A lot cheaper 👍

That's a new size, 11kg, 25kg full weight so ideal for a seasonal pitch.

 

[Beachball]

That's a new size, 11kg, 25kg full weight so ideal for a seasonal pitch.

When we go this site I will check and see what these seasonal caravanners are using , but those two sizes look great 🙏

 

[Hutch]

Goe of the largest bottle you can , 14 kg probably the best.
BB, Have you thought about a true static van on a 5 year lease.

 

[IanB1485]

One thing to note is always keep the regulator above the bottle no matter what size it is , Attached is photo of the insides of a regulator fitted a mere 18 months ago completely inundated with oil causing it to fail, It was below the output of a refillable bottle. Advised client to fit an inline filter and move regulator higher up. All gas bottles should have a form of restraint to stop them falling over. I see so many that don't-accident waiting to happen, except it's not an accident ( unforeseen event) it's highly likely to happen to some poor idiot

 

[Beachball]

Goe of the largest bottle you can , 14 kg probably the best.
BB, Have you thought about a true static van on a 5 year lease.

No only a touring caravan with a fixed bed on a Adult park if it this site fishing is free for seasonals . and how much is a 14kg to buy from new .

 

[Buckman]

No only a touring caravan with a fixed bed on a Adult park if it this site fishing is free for seasonals . and how much is a 14kg to buy from new .

Get it delivered to the site as even 14kg is very heavy if you have mobility issues. Last time we rilled I think it was about £22, but that was in 2023? We have two bottles that we use at home and only use gas as a back up.

 

[Beachball]

Get it delivered to the site as even 14kg is very heavy if you have mobility issues. Last time we rilled I think it was about £22, but that was in 2023? We have two bottles that we use at home and only use gas as a back up.

Thanks will do and check today prices on a 14kg Propane calor gas .🙏

 

[Dustydog]

Thanks will do and check today prices on a 14kg Propane calor gas .🙏

BB see #30.
I’m not sure where Hutch got the 14 kgs from.Maybe it’s a non Calor?

I know about this https://www.boconline.co.uk/shop/en/uk/cyinder-propane-size-b-34-b

 

[Buckman]

BB see #30.
I’m not sure where Hutch got the 14 kgs from.Maybe it’s a non Calor?

I know about this https://www.boconline.co.uk/shop/en/uk/cyinder-propane-size-b-34-b

Butane bottle is probably 14kg?

 

[Hutch]

BB see #30.
I’m not sure where Hutch got the 14 kgs from.Maybe it’s a non Calor?

I know about this https://www.boconline.co.uk/shop/en/uk/cyinder-propane-size-b-34-b

Sorry Calor Propane 13kg Butane 15kg.

 

[Beachball]

BB see #30.
I’m not sure where Hutch got the 14 kgs from.Maybe it’s a non Calor?

I know about this https://www.boconline.co.uk/shop/en/uk/cyinder-propane-size-b-34-b

Just checked and you are correct it should 13kg Propane 👍

 

[G0TBI]

Thank you to all of those who have responded, I shall take up oneof the two Blue 7kg ottles with me when I collect the van , and I am presuming whatever happens the van will come with it's original pigtail, whatever fitting that may be?


Stuart

 

[Beachball]

Thank you to all of those who have responded, I shall take up oneof the two Blue 7kg ottles with me when I collect the van , and I am presuming whatever happens the van will come with it's original pigtail, whatever fitting that may be?


Stuart

Hope everything runs smoothly, and good luck when you collect your caravan 🙏