Gas bottle in Spain

[Motohome]

Currently in Northern Spain. Just wondering where I can buy a gas bottle from. From memory, most places only swap an existing empty bottle for a full one but we’ve ditched our 11kg UK one and need to find a Spanish one (I’ll find a ferretria for the regulator) … TIA

 

[MichaelT]

I think jumar said Repsol petrol station

 

[David and Sally]

Some say car boot sales. Supermarkets?

 

[Bolti]

If you are attaching it to the van plumbing via on board regulator, then you need a jumbo adapter not a regulator.

 

[jumar]

jumar Says Cepsa Garages will sell you a full cylinder, you only pay for the Gas...take ID
However some regions of Spain do not have Cepsa..only Repsol..

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[Motohome]

jumar Says Cepsa Garages will sell you a full cylinder, you only pay for the Gas...take ID
However some regions of Spain do not have Cepsa..only Repsol..

Thanks for that… seems like there are plenty of Cepsa stations round this way. I’ll have a look in the morning

 

[Motohome]

If you are attaching it to the van plumbing via on board regulator, then you need a jumbo adapter not a regulator.

Thanks … I wasn’t aware that was what they’re called but I was thinking of the type with a flip switch on the top and a sprung collar that secures it to the bottle like the one I’ve got for the domestic bbq (in Spain). I’ve google imaged the jumbo adaptor which has an external thread where it connects to the gas supply which wouldn’t connect to the existing pigtail. I was thinking I would use the Spanish bbq type and connecting the pigtail hose with a jubilee clip. Is that the correct way of doing it?

 

[tonka]

If you can't get a sensible priced bottle at a cepsa garage then look on campsite notice boards, rastro places which are like second hand shops or car boot type sales. Another source is local Facebook selling groups.
As mentioned you can't use a Spanish regulator and go through the bulkhead regulator that's already fitted in the van, that will reduce the pressure down to much
The jumbo adapter is what's needed BUT seems very rare to find in Spain for some reason.
You could use a Spanish regulator and feed in via the external BBQ socket if you have the fittings.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

The jumbo adaptors are available in most of the larger Chinese shops. Around 10 to 12 euros.

 

[Barriesimpson]

This is why I had an LPG installation done, to avoid the hassle in Europe. We now just pull up to a gas station and fill up, just as you do with diesel.

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[Motohome]

 

[Motohome]

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This is the kind of thing I was going to use. Removing the existing UK fitting and regulator that is attached to the hose with a jubilee clip and swapping it for the above

 

[Motohome]

This is why I had an LPG installation done, to avoid the hassle in Europe. We now just pull up to a gas station and fill up, just as you do with diesel.

Yeah thanks .. I think we will probably get round to doing that but just need a temporary solution

 

[Carpmart]

This is why I had an LPG installation done, to avoid the hassle in Europe. We now just pull up to a gas station and fill up, just as you do with diesel.

So do we when touring, all very easy! During our Spanish winter layup it’s far easier bringing the gas to the motorhome, so I use a jumbo adapter on an 11kg Repsol Propano bottle and feed in through the gas low fill point. Works perfectly. Last winter it was €15 a bottle, so less than €0.70 per litre.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

This is the kind of thing I was going to use. Removing the existing UK fitting and regulator that is attached to the hose with a jubilee clip and swapping it for the above

What you have shown is a jumbo adaptor .it's not a regulator. If you remove your regulator you will need to replace it with a Spanish regulator NOT an adaptor
(The hose and clips are usually used to connect to a bbq outlet on your van)

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[Burgo]

The jumbo adaptors are available in most of the larger Chinese shops. Around 10 to 12 euros.

.. or some larger ferreterías (as some large outdoor gas grills / psuedo BBQs have in built regulators) , larger Leroy Merlin or Bauhaus DIY stores, some chandlers in marinas / harbours or most motorhome dealers.

 

[Motohome]

What you have shown is a jumbo adaptor .it's not a regulator. If you remove your regulator you will need to replace it with a Spanish regulator NOT an adaptor
(The hose and clips are usually used to connect to a bbq outlet on your van)

Ahh right… okay thanks for the advice. I’m glad I’ve asked on here .. I’ll have a look for a Spanish regulator that I can attach to the existing hose

 

[Motohome]

What you have shown is a jumbo adaptor .it's not a regulator. If you remove your regulator you will need to replace it with a Spanish regulator NOT an adaptor
(The hose and clips are usually used to connect to a bbq outlet on your van)

Ahh right… okay thanks for the advice. I’m glad I’ve asked on here .. I’ll have a look for a Spanish regulator that I can attach to the existing hose

Just checked and the above image is from Leroy Merlin which states it is a regulator ..

 

[Kups]

So do we when touring, all very easy! During our Spanish winter layup it’s far easier bringing the gas to the motorhome, so I use a jumbo adapter on an 11kg Repsol Propano bottle and feed in through the gas low fill point. Works perfectly. Last winter it was €15 a bottle, so less than €0.70 per litre.

My method too. UK LPG is over £1 litre at the pump and around £6 in the bottle. Gaslow local cylinder connector needed.

 

[jumar]

Just checked and the above image is from Leroy Merlin which states it is a regulator ..

It is...
A regulator, if bought as a kit, like the photo shows its sold with a short length of low pressure hose and connecting clips..

A connector has a high pressure screw connector, which enables it to be connected to a suitable pigtail which delivers full cylinder pressure...it is then reduced by the bulk head regulator to a working pressure of 30mbar..
The key word in Spanish is Libre...meaning free
How your UK cylinders are connected is a guide to what you need to buy in Spain...Pigtails or Low pressure hose...

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[Motohome]

It is...
A regulator, if bought as a kit, like the photo shows its sold with a short length of low pressure hose and connecting clips..

A connector has a high pressure screw connector, which enables it to be connected to a suitable pigtail which delivers full cylinder pressure...it is then reduced by the bulk head regulator to a working pressure of 30mbar..
The key word in Spanish is Libre...meaning free
How your UK cylinders are connected is a guide to what you need to buy in Spain...Pigtails or Low pressure hose...
View attachment 974904

Thanks for that… the below image is what I currently attach to a UK cylinder… I need to know what I need to use so I can connect to a Spanish bottle

 

[jumar]

Thanks for that… the below image is what I currently attach to a UK cylinder… I need to know what I need to use so I can connect to a Spanish bottle



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You need to buy a Spanish regulator....there are many different types and brands...I believe the Repsol type to be a good quality...however the one in the photo with the orange hose and clips are very common...I use one for my gas water heater at home..
If they have the ribbed hose connector that the hose attaches to...that's what you need..
Normally about 10€ more or less...hardware shops would be a short cut to getting one...
Another point...not all Cepsa Garages stock bottled gas....but if you find one a simple contract will be needed...,(Free) with no strings attached...

 

[Motohome]

You need to buy a Spanish regulator....there are many different types and brands...I believe the Repsol type to be a good quality...however the one in the photo with the orange hose and clips are very common...I use one for my gas water heater at home..
If they have the ribbed hose connector that the hose attaches to...that's what you need..
Normally about 10€ more or less...hardware shops would be a short cut to getting one...
Another point...not all Cepsa Garages stock bottled gas....but if you find one a simple contract will be needed...,(Free) with no strings attached...

Thanks … just a bit confused with the first image being described as an adaptor, not a regulator then being told it is a regulator.. Just want to avoid killing the missus and dogs in a ball of fire

 

[EuroTrotters]

It is...
A regulator, if bought as a kit, like the photo shows its sold with a short length of low pressure hose and connecting clips..

A connector has a high pressure screw connector, which enables it to be connected to a suitable pigtail which delivers full cylinder pressure...it is then reduced by the bulk head regulator to a working pressure of 30mbar..
The key word in Spanish is Libre...meaning free
How your UK cylinders are connected is a guide to what you need to buy in Spain...Pigtails or Low pressure hose...
View attachment 974904

Yes, that is NOT a regulator in the photo with the red knob. Just to clarify for those looking who may be confused

 

[jumar]

Yes, that is NOT a regulator in the photo with the red knob. Just to clarify for those looking who may be confused

That's exactly why I put a photo of a Free Regulator...the one with the Red Screw Top..just to highlight the difference between the common Regulator with the Flip cap.in the earlier photo...which reduces cylinder pressure to 30mBar ..
Where the Red Top Free Regulator only connects the Cylinder to the system via this means..and provides a free flow of gas to the Bulkhead regulator..

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[Motohome]

Just bought an 11kg bottle from a Repsol station near Bilbao …14€ … in the UK that would have cost £80 including the £40 deposit … cheers everyone

 

[jumar]

Just bought an 11kg bottle from a Repsol station near Bilbao …14€ … in the UK that would have cost £80 including the £40 deposit … cheers everyone

That's a great achievement indeed...knowing the rules and regs of gas and the need for inspections...that's remarkable..

 

[Motohome]

Just bought this from a ferreteria … it says para (for) butano on the box (I’ve got propane) but the fella said it’s good for propane too. Is he correct?

 

[Bolti]

yes

 

[David and Sally]

I hope this doesn’t confuse the matter, but I went into a Spanish accessories shop for a fitting to go onto a Cepsa bottle.
I seem to remember that the ones with the lever on top send full bottle pressure to the bulkhead regulator. The one with a red knob lowers bottle pressure to 2 bar which is then fed to the bulkhead regulator that lowers it to 30mb. This is something to do with Spanish mobile home installations.?

We bought one with a knob that had a high ( bottle to 2 bar) pressure hose attached and connected it to our bulkhead regulator. Worked fine.

Please ignore if this is a mistaken recollection.

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