Exploring Lighter Gas Cylinder Alternatives (1 Viewer)

[Dorset Diver]

My Gaslow's are getting a bit long in the tooth and in the quest for lightness I wondered if these may be a good alternative. Any experience or comments?

GasBank Cylinders

 

[Quackers]

Safefill is another option.
If you would like to compare with GasBank, attend the next Woodside Field Rally in April when I know both examples will be on site.

 

[pappajohn]

Reading the header I thought, just for a minute, you meant such as Ronson fag lighter butane cans.

 

[BusyBuilder]

We have the Alugas ones, but no idea how heavy/lighter they are.

 

[Dorset Diver]

Safefill is another option.
If you would like to compare with GasBank, attend the next Woodside Field Rally in April when I know both examples will be on site.

I think these are Safefill but by another name but they can be installed much the same as Gaslow and the like.

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[LithiumConvert]

Not so sure about that. Safefill use the same connector for fill and use. Gasbank have a seperate connector for each.

 

[Dorset Diver]

Not so sure about that. Safefill use the same connector for fill and use. Gasbank have a seperate connector for each.

Yep. That was what I was trying and failing to convey. They have a GASLOW style valve system for installed filling.

 

[mapman55]

I’m busy checking out Flogas Gaslight bottles in 10kg and 5kg exchange only

 

[icantremember]

Alugas aluminium cylinders

 

[Dorset Diver]

I’m busy checking out Flogas Gaslight bottles in 10kg and 5kg exchange only

Not for me. I want refillables but if possible lighter than our current twin 11kg Gaslow units.

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[f6c]

Alugas

 

[Basildog]

Yep. That was what I was trying and failing to convey. They have a GASLOW style valve system for installed filling.

We stock the Safefill and the Gasbank type with the separate filler connection .
Identical cylinder but you are correct about the valve being different.
Ours isn’t branded Gasbank but identical.
nabsim has one on his van
We also stock the Aluminium Augas cylinder which has several advantages over the other two, especially the gauge but also the excess flow valve.

 

[Dorset Diver]

We stock the Safefill and the Gasbank type with the separate filler connection .
Identical cylinder but you are correct about the valve being different.
Ours isn’t branded Gasbank but identical.
nabsim has one on his van
We also stock the Aluminium Augas cylinder which has several advantages over the other two, especially the gauge but also the excess flow valve.

Thanks.

 

[Ridgeway]

We also have Alugas, as they are refillable I’ve no idea how much lighter they actually are but they at least sound lighter

 

[Chipster]

Timely thread for me as my Alugas bottles are 10 years old this year so need a replacement/ retest of some from . Gaslow now do a 10 replacement service , Alugas doesn’t in the uk so maybe a light weight system as described would be the way to go accepting the fact that they will be scrapped after 10 years.

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[1967bowesj]

My Gaslow's are getting a bit long in the tooth and in the quest for lightness I wondered if these may be a good alternative. Any experience or comments?

GasBank Cylinders

Gaslow 11kg approx 12.4 kg empty, Gasbank approx 5.8 kg.

 

[PeterCarole29]

Gaslow 11kg approx 12.4 kg empty, Gasbank approx 5.8 kg.

Thats quite a difference

 

[Stealaway]

Not for me. I want refillables but if possible lighter than our current twin 11kg Gaslow units.

Safefill 10kg (19 ltr) weigh 5kg empty.

 

[Basildog]

Safefill 10kg (19 ltr) weigh 5kg empty.

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That kinked pipe hurts my eyes
One of these would look so much more comfortable

MUV W20 Tee Swivel with Lever Changeover

GOK MUV changeover, made with a lever changeover for manual use.

autogasshop.co.uk

 

[LithiumConvert]

I prefer the Truma Dual CS

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[Stealaway]

That kinked pipe hurts my eyes
One of these would look so much more comfortable

MUV W20 Tee Swivel with Lever Changeover

GOK MUV changeover, made with a lever changeover for manual use.

autogasshop.co.uk

How much????

It looks worse than it is --- honest

 

[LithiumConvert]

That kinked pipe hurts my eyes

It only needs the bottles turning out a bit (and the photo would have looked better as well)

 

[Basildog]

It only needs the bottles turning out a bit (and the photo would have looked better as well)

Not sure what you are looking at

 

[Stealaway]

Not sure what you are looking at View attachment 870938

Alright ! I'll take another look.
You did recommend a brass elbow previously

 

[LithiumConvert]

Not sure what you are looking at

I am looking at the kink in the red gas pipe as stated in the post I referenced.

Having read your post again, I think I may have misunderstood you. Sorry.
I now see the black pipe is kinked an awful lot more.
Having changed to a computer with a much better monitor.

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[Stealaway]

Not sure what you are looking at View attachment 870938

One of these?

NEW W20 Elbow,POSTAGE INC, in UK | eBay

For use with LPG regulators in tight spaces like caravan and boat gas lockers to help prevent hoses kinking and splitting.W20 female nut x W20 male thread. Type : W20 Elbow.

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[Basildog]

One of these?

NEW W20 Elbow,POSTAGE INC, in UK | eBay

For use with LPG regulators in tight spaces like caravan and boat gas lockers to help prevent hoses kinking and splitting.W20 female nut x W20 male thread. Type : W20 Elbow.

www.ebay.co.uk

Yes but be careful as some don’t fit , the centre brass part of the fitting (female side ) can sometimes foul on the regulator so the washer is unable to make a seal

 

[2bob]

10 Year LPG Tank / Cylinder Testing/Inspection/Replacement (1 Viewer)​

have a look

• Thread starter Basildog
• Start date Jan 31, 2023

 

[TrudeandDall]

Not sure what you are looking at View attachment 870938

Seems like overkill having two pigtails anyway. It's not a auto changeover regulator and the supply hose needs to be taken off to refill when empty. Why not just have one pigtail without the T piece with no kink and manually change the pigtail to the full bottle when the primary runs out.

 

[Stealaway]

Seems like overkill having two pigtails anyway. It's not a auto changeover regulator and the supply hose needs to be taken off to refill when empty. Why not just have one pigtail without the T piece with no kink and manually change the pigtail to the full bottle when the primary runs out.

It's simply easier to turn off the empty bottle and turn on the full one .
Especially first thing in the morning when it invariably runs out overnights - in the rain and while I'm still semi naked in my carpet slippers

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