Gaslow on/off valve

[BigVtwin]

Apologies, I know it has been posted before and I have read the posts, I just can't see a definitive answer, hence hoping to make this simple (as simple as me ).

Does this brass screw turn the bottles off?

 

[monzer]

My gaslow has a proper black handle with direction to turn for on off. Never seen one like that before.

 

[MichaelT]

Apologies, I know it has been posted before and I have read the posts, I just can't see a definitive answer, hence hoping to make this simple (as simple as me ).

Does this brass screw turn the bottles off?

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Yes screw in for off and out for on.

 

[BigVtwin]

Yes screw in for off and out for on.

Ace. Thanks pal

 

[MichaelT]

Ace. Thanks pal

We have an older one like that and a newer one with big yellow know.

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[BigVtwin]

We have an older one like that and a newer one with big yellow know.

Yeah that was my concern, the big yellow ones clearly show you what they

 

[paul2]

Gaslow sell a up grade kit to replace the brass knob for the bigger yellow one.

Paul

 

[Basildog]

Gaslow sell a up grade kit to replace the brass knob for the bigger yellow one.

Paul

Probably not worth it as if it’s almost certainly either already out of date or very close
It’s basically scrap very soon .

 

[Jez1966]

As all UK threads, with the exception of single central locking wheel nut on say an E-Type wire wheel.
Lefty loosey (Anticlockwise - Open/On) righty tighty (Clockwise - Close/Off).
Same as a basic tap.

LPG bottles have a 10 year re-certification interval, no clue if control tap is part of this and would need upgrading.
Presuming a registered motorhome service facility could advise/arrange on re-certification.

Vehicle Certification Agency

There is a VCA scheme in place for the periodic Inspection of steel cylinders to ensure they remain safe must be carried out at least once every ten years.

www.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk

 

[BigVtwin]

Probably not worth it as if it’s almost certainly either already out of date or very close
It’s basically scrap very soon .

Thanks for the opinion, but how do you know the date of expiry on the bottles I have fitted?

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[Basildog]

Thanks for the opinion, but how do you know the date of expiry on the bottles I have fitted?

I know roughly the age of your bottles as that brass thumb wheel was only used between approximately 2012 through to 2016

 

[brynric]

Thanks for the opinion, but how do you know the date of expiry on the bottles I have fitted?

Mine have a date stamp around the base. I replaced one last year from Gaslow in Loughborough, I was very pleased with the service.

 

[MichaelT]

I know roughly the age of your bottles as that brass thumb wheel was only used between approximately 2012 through to 2016

Mines 2016 i think so couple of years left.

 

[bigtwin]

Mine have a date stamp around the base. I replaced one last year from Gaslow in Loughborough, I was very pleased with the service.



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Was that some sort of (subsidised?) exchange service, or an outright purchase?

Ian

 

[Manic]

Was that some sort of (subsidised?) exchange service, or an outright purchase?

Ian

I enquired about recertification of old bottles but told they only give a discount on new bottles and any ancillaries bought at the same time but I found you could buy cheaper elsewhere.

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[brynric]

Was that some sort of (subsidised?) exchange service, or an outright purchase?

Ian

They offer a reconditioned exchange but they are not always available, apparently they are sent for testing in batches and there was a wait of 8 to 10 weeks. Then the recertificated cylinders were about £99, the new ones were £155. I went for new.