Getting gaslow refilled in benidorm

Ditcha said:
That's about it
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that's brilliant. thanks.

Am going to Bonterra for 23 nights over Christmas and this would be much better overall than using the costly electric. My gaslow is just 2 x 6Kg. So wouldn't last that long if cooking and using for the Alde heating and hot water system too.

more convenient than attaching a regulated supply to the external gas point.
 
oilrag said:
The whole idea was to not move the motorhome ,I have all euro adapter configurations already ,it's just an idea to avoid moving off pitch that's all .

😔
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50 nights/7 weeks I wouldn't be happy leaving a van standing that long unused it need a good drive every few weeks, ideal time to fill up with gas.
 
I start my van for 15mins every other day just let it tick over get the lube flowing over the dry bearings etc and a light coating of waxoil on the discs etc if standing a long time in the sun .

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VXman said:
If I was stuck on a campsite in Benidorm for 50 days I'd appreciate a opportunity to have a drive out to a local petrol station for a some LPG.
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I thought you were going to say you'd want to gas yourself. But you didn't


So I will 😂
 
Ditcha said:
I start my van for 15mins every other day just let it tick over get the lube flowing over the dry bearings etc and a light coating of waxoil on the discs etc if standing a long time in the sun .
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About the worst thing you can do with a modern diesel, they never get up to operating temprature ticking over from cold. Should be driven off immediately after starting, other wise you risk glazed bores, ERG valve, DPF & CAT clogging up & loads of other problems. Best just to take for a 10 to 20 mile run every few weeks.
 
Lenny HB said:
About the worst thing you can do with a modern diesel, they never get up to operating temprature ticking over from cold. Should be driven off immediately after starting, other wise you risk glazed bores, ERG valve, DPF & CAT clogging up & loads of other problems. Best just to take for a 10 to 20 mile run every few weeks.
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:reel::reel:😂😂

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JockandRita said:
No, he's not suggesting that at all. :(

I top up with Autogas at the Repsol filling station just outside Benidorm, near the Motorway, before going to the site for our long stay. Like others, I use a local Spanish Propano cylinder and a jumbo adapter through my filling point.............. after having partially used one Gaslow cylinder, to create a space for the incoming gas.
When the Propano is empty, I go back on the Gaslow briefly until I replace the cylinder at the site shop.................and so it goes for the remainder of the stay.

With the heating on at night and early mornings, plus running the fridge in the daytime, we go through 1 x 12Kg Propano a week. The cost of Autogas is the same or dearer, but you have the hassle of having to get your cylinder there.

Folks are only trying to be helpful, with the advice they gave above.

Jock. :)
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I thank you for your clarity and helpfulness, and you have made me fully aware of best option, again thank you 🙏
 
Al n Val said:
That’s the 2nd time you asked me that and the 2nd time you’ve failed to answer my location question so i’m out

Once again good luck with making it more difficult for yourself 👍
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I asked a simple question ,and that was for advice ,which site i will be on (villasol ) was incidental ,and not really relevant ,i did say benidorm and whilst i appreciate its quite a large sprawl now to how it was when i first went in my t2 bay in 78 it really is unimportant.
Most of the response have been informative ,some have been negative and a couple are clearly looking for a keyboard war.
Unfortunately today i havn't been blessed with a good signal (or has that been a small blessing) so many replies came in lumps ,and seeing as my primary task today was fishing in mire fr,
I have not read each response like a lawyer.

So if i have offended you personally then im sorry ,and somehow at 66 years old i have had much experience of both the easy way and the wrong way in life both in work and off duty,so i dont really need reminding.

One thing i have learnt is not to be overly sensitive and have a hair trigger.
I'm too easy going to rise to such nonsense.
I was under the impression that this forum was for mutual benefit ,not a place for uncalled for bad karma.
Good luck to you too .:censored:
 
oilrag said:
I asked a simple question ,and that was for advice ,which site i will be on (villasol ) was incidental ,and not really relevant ,i did say benidorm and whilst i appreciate its quite a large sprawl now to how it was when i first went in my t2 bay in 78 it really is unimportant.
Most of the response have been informative ,some have been negative and a couple are clearly looking for a keyboard war.
Unfortunately today i havn't been blessed with a good signal (or has that been a small blessing) so many replies came in lumps ,and seeing as my primary task today was fishing in mire fr,
I have not read each response like a lawyer.

So if i have offended you personally then im sorry ,and somehow at 66 years old i have had much experience of both the easy way and the wrong way in life both in work and off duty,so i dont really need reminding.

One thing i have learnt is not to be overly sensitive and have a hair trigger.
I'm too easy going to rise to such nonsense.
I was under the impression that this forum was for mutual benefit ,not a place for uncalled for bad karma.
Good luck to you too .:censored:
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I asked because if your on Villasol the main gas bottle depot is turn right on the right approx 400yds

It really is very easy for us to give you the correct information if you provide us with the information needed to help you which you declined to do, therefore we can only guess

if in the future you ask for info then please supply the full facts when asked then we’ll do our best

BTW. not that it’s relevant but i’m 70 😉

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Al n Val said:
I asked because if your on Villasol the main gas bottle depot is turn right on the right approx 400yds

It really is very easy for us to give you the correct information if you provide us with the information needed to help you which you declined to do, therefore we can only guess

if in the future you ask for info then please supply the full facts when asked then we’ll do our best

BTW. not that it’s relevant but i’m 70 😉
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I am not asking again ..........:imoutahere:
 
oilrag said:
I asked a simple question ,and that was for advice ,which site i will be on (villasol ) was incidental ,and not really relevant ,i did say benidorm and whilst i appreciate its quite a large sprawl now to how it was when i first went in my t2 bay in 78 it really is unimportant.
Most of the response have been informative ,some have been negative and a couple are clearly looking for a keyboard war.
Unfortunately today i havn't been blessed with a good signal (or has that been a small blessing) so many replies came in lumps ,and seeing as my primary task today was fishing in mire fr,
I have not read each response like a lawyer.

So if i have offended you personally then im sorry ,and somehow at 66 years old i have had much experience of both the easy way and the wrong way in life both in work and off duty,so i dont really need reminding.

One thing i have learnt is not to be overly sensitive and have a hair trigger.
I'm too easy going to rise to such nonsense.
I was under the impression that this forum was for mutual benefit ,not a place for uncalled for bad karma.
Good luck to you too .:censored:
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This place is motorhome FUN… you did get some good answers to your question and because this place is full of funsters you got some good banter thrown in too… don’t take it personally it happens to everyone eventually…😆🙂😎
 
oilrag said:
I am not asking again ..........:imoutahere:
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Sometimes it’s easy to take things the wrong way. Bit like email talk as oppose to simply speaking to a person. Things can easily be misinterpreted.

I, myself have on occsssion fallen foul of this and had a few lively discussions. Then had grest chats with people afterwards.

However, in generally the forum is full of very friendly and pleasant people who are helpful and have a wealth of knowledge to support people. Which they always do.

But it’s easy to take things on the wrong way. So try not to be too judgemental.
 
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BikerGraham said:
Sometimes it’s easy to take things the wrong way. Bit like email talk as oppose to simply speaking to a person. Things can easily be misinterpreted.

I, myself have on occsssion fallen foul of this and had a few lively discussions. Then had grest chats with people afterwards.

However, in generally the forum is full of very friendly and pleasant people who are helpful and have a wealth of knowledge to support people. Which they always do.

But it’s easy to take things on the wrong way. So try. It to be too judgemental.
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Thanks for that ,i agree i was passed some wisdom on the original question ,and i really do appreciate it.
However , i shall check the water before swimming in it again ,and avoid any outfall pipe should i wish to take a dip.
Thanks.

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Just smiffy said:
This place is motorhome FUN… you did get some good answers to your question and because this place is full of funsters you got some good banter thrown in too… don’t take it personally it happens to everyone eventually…😆🙂😎
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Some people just don't fit in with Fun Garry. Far too serious. :giggle:
 
JockandRita said:
No, he's not suggesting that at all. :(

I top up with Autogas at the Repsol filling station just outside Benidorm, near the Motorway, before going to the site for our long stay. Like others, I use a local Spanish Propano cylinder and a jumbo adapter through my filling point.............. after having partially used one Gaslow cylinder, to create a space for the incoming gas.
When the Propano is empty, I go back on the Gaslow briefly until I replace the cylinder at the site shop.................and so it goes for the remainder of the stay.

With the heating on at night and early mornings, plus running the fridge in the daytime, we go through 1 x 12Kg Propano a week. The cost of Autogas is the same or dearer, but you have the hassle of having to get your cylinder there.

Folks are only trying to be helpful, with the advice they gave above.

Jock. :)
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Hi Jock
Thank you so much for your post it’s very informative.
We may be there sometime next year just wondering if you have to turn gaslow bottles off after you have used a bit to create a space for the incoming gas. Also wonder if anyone has a empty propano cylinder laying around somewhere in Norfolk.
Regards Ray
 
Raybreck said:
Hi Jock
Thank you so much for your post it’s very informative.
We may be there sometime next year just wondering if you have to turn gaslow bottles off after you have used a bit to create a space for the incoming gas.
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No problem Ray. :)

You need to leave the Gaslow cylinder you are using open, as the gas comes in through the filler, and directly into the cylinder. Effectively, you are then topping up that gap you created before connecting to the Propano cylinder.

HTH,

Jock. :)
 
JockandRita said:
No problem Ray. :)

You need to leave the Gaslow cylinder you are using open, as the gas comes in through the filler, and directly into the cylinder. Effectively, you are then topping up that gap you created before connecting to the Propano cylinder.

HTH,

Jock. :)
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when I enquired in the local caravan camping shop about a filler point adapter to do exactly this, the guy in the shop said this practice was not allowed in Spain,
I did not question the reason as I just use a T piece but may be worth checking, not sure where you would get tha facts though.

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Steve and Denise said:
when I enquired in the local caravan camping shop about a filler point adapter to do exactly this, the guy in the shop said this practice was not allowed in Spain,
I did not question the reason as I just use a T piece but may be worth checking, not sure where you would get tha facts though.
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A mobile Brit expat who services on sites around Benidorm, commented that the Gaslow type adapter to the filler point was okay, but back filling through a BBQ point was severely frowned upon. I saw his point completely Steve, especially if a user isn't savvy and respectful of gas, pressure, correct regulator use, and secure connections. He didn't actually use the word "illegal", though it may well be.

Cheers,

Jock. :)
 
Steve and Denise said:
when I enquired in the local caravan camping shop about a filler point adapter to do exactly this, the guy in the shop said this practice was not allowed in Spain,
I did not question the reason as I just use a T piece but may be worth checking, not sure where you would get tha facts though.
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It’s not allowed anywhere in Europe
All other methods of connecting a cylinder are technically incorrect.
The correct method of connecting an external LPG supply is comprehensively documented in BS EN 1949 .
www.gok.de

External LPG feed for leisure vehicles

to connect an external gas supply (gas cylinder) for caravans and motor caravans with single- or two-cylinder systemsThe connection between the exter…
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I think what they are saying is illegal is the practice of connecting one cylinder to another to refill - quite common sight amongst the French in Morocco who obviously don't particularly worry about the consequences.

I cannot see how a proper connection from bottle, using the correct connector, to filler point (which has to take a considerably higher pressure when refilling from a pump) can be unsafe. I'm not questioning whether it is legal or not, all I will say is there are "different interpretations"! Gaslow sell connectors, adapters and hoses specifically for this so they obviously have a better idea than most of what is safe/legal or not.

Personally I'll continue doing what I do.
 
TerryL said:
I think what they are saying is illegal is the practice of connecting one cylinder to another to refill - quite common sight amongst the French in Morocco who obviously don't particularly worry about the consequences.

I cannot see how a proper connection from bottle, using the correct connector, to filler point (which has to take a considerably higher pressure when refilling from a pump) can be unsafe. I'm not questioning whether it is legal or not, all I will say is there are "different interpretations"! Gaslow sell connectors, adapters and hoses specifically for this so they obviously have a better idea than most of what is safe/legal or not.

Personally I'll continue doing what I do.
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Like all these things I would say describing it as illegal is an exaggeration.
What you need to understand is that there is a very specific method for connecting an external LPG cylinder to a leisure vehicle described in detail that incorporates all the necessary safety measures.
Nothing else on the market is compliant with the standard for leisure vehicles, we stock the Gaslow hose ourselves but I always explain to customers that most campsites especially in the UK will not allow free standing cylinders especially not with high pressure connections.
With all these things our system is reactive rather than proactive so until there’s an accident nobody cares sadly.
 
So if i have read this correctly, if my 2 x 11kg gaslow bottles ever run out i can simply buy this Here and this Here and connect a local gas bottle to one end and the other end to the filler point on the motorhome, ensuring one of my tanks is closed and the other open and all will work? I dont need any other regulators etc?
If so i will buy both leads just in case i need them as i like to be prepared, just want to ensure nothing else is needed as i can see some comments about connecting directly is not supported
I know this has been covered before but as there is a new thread on this i thought i would ask

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