Lpg Issue

[Charleerodgers]

So I’m working on Isle of Mull. My LPG will run out in next few days in my underslung tank. The closest service station in Onich has had their LPG pump decommissioned. So now I either have to drive all the way to Glasgow or Inverness to get replenishments, both options are very far and very costly. Has anyone ever been able to hook up a standard gas bottle to their campervan system? Or has anyone any bright ideas on how to overcome this predicament. I’m looking at electric ovens and hobs for an alternative temporary solution but at £150 it’s about the same cost as making the bloody journey to a garage…..all for a measly spend of £15 to fill my tank!!
Answers greatly appreciated

 

[Odd-no-more]

If you have a BBQ point you can connect a gas cylinder with a bottle mounted regulator to the BBQ point if not it's more complicated but can be done

 

[DBK]

If you've got an external BBQ point you can connect a cylinder to it using a rubber hose but of course there must also be a regulator fitted to the cylinder! This is perfectly safe and was recommended to me by the manufacturers of my system when we had a problem in Spain.

 

[Charleerodgers]

If you have a BBQ point you can connect a gas cylinder with a bottle mounted regulator to the BBQ point if not it's more complicated but can be done

No BBQ point

 

[Charleerodgers]

If you've got an external BBQ point you can connect a cylinder to it using a rubber hose but of course there must also be a regulator fitted to the cylinder! This is perfectly safe and was recommended to me by the manufacturers of my system when we had a problem in Spain.

No BBQ point

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[Neilj]

If you do have to travel for LPG there is a pump at Lochgilphead which is nearer than Inverness or Glasgow.

 

[Odd-no-more]

It is possible but you will have to break the gas line after the tank valve and regulator. How accessible is it?

 

[Just smiffy]

Would something like this do for now ? Any shops around..

Amazon product ASIN B09XV4QHZ8

 

[Verteuil Man]

Get one of these pipe from Gaslow. It screws into the centre of the filling connector in the side of your van. On the other end you put the cylinder adapter. You can get UK and most EU country cylinder adapters.

Reserve Gas Connection Hose and Adaptors Archives

Reserve cylinder connection hose is used if you are running low on gas. simply screw into your LPG filler point and connect to a reserve cylinder to continue using gas in your vehicle.

www.gaslowdirect.com

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

For a standard calor bottle you need an adaptor hose that wil fit a calor and your fill point, they are about £17.50 and you could get one delivered from Amazon,cheaper than moving your van. But the calor would be expensive anyway.

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[Gaston aires]

Would something like this do for now ? Any shops around..

Amazon product ASIN B09XV4QHZ8

Christ, they used to be a tenner.

 

[Charleerodgers]

If you do have to travel for LPG there is a pump at Lochgilphead which is nearer than Inverness or Glasgow.

That’s good to know. The ferry alone will cost me £80 to Oban and back tho. The Lochaline ferry will be cheaper so do you know of a LPG garage further north or north of Loch Linnhe? Thanks

 

[Charleerodgers]

It is possible but you will have to break the gas line after the tank valve and regulator. How accessible is it?

Not very accessible as it’s behind the oven unit. I could take the hob out to get at it maybe but then that would mean the hob would be out of action while a temporary hose goes to the replacement tank. If I’m understanding you correctly. I’m not a gas expert in the slightest

 

[Charleerodgers]

Would something like this do for now ? Any shops around..

Amazon product ASIN B09XV4QHZ8

I’m here for 3 more months so I need an oven. I use these for boiling the kettle but need better for cooking on. Thanks anyway

 

[Charleerodgers]

Get one of these pipe from Gaslow. It screws into the centre of the filling connector in the side of your van. On the other end you put the cylinder adapter. You can get UK and most EU country cylinder adapters.

Reserve Gas Connection Hose and Adaptors Archives

Reserve cylinder connection hose is used if you are running low on gas. simply screw into your LPG filler point and connect to a reserve cylinder to continue using gas in your vehicle.

www.gaslowdirect.com

This would good. I’ve looked on your attac

Get one of these pipe from Gaslow. It screws into the centre of the filling connector in the side of your van. On the other end you put the cylinder adapter. You can get UK and most EU country cylinder adapters.

Reserve Gas Connection Hose and Adaptors Archives

Reserve cylinder connection hose is used if you are running low on gas. simply screw into your LPG filler point and connect to a reserve cylinder to continue using gas in your vehicle.

www.gaslowdirect.com

this looks like a possibility. I’m not knowledgeable on gas, hence the help request. I’ve looked at your attachment, do I not need a regulator in between the connection to my van and the gas bottle?

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[Charleerodgers]

For a standard calor bottle you need an adaptor hose that wil fit a calor and your fill point, they are about £17.50 and you could get one delivered from Amazon,cheaper than moving your van. But the calor would be expensive anyway.

My boss can sell me a calor bottle and your right…much more expensive. But the return ferry cost alone will cost me 80quids so if I can not travel it will be cheaper. Could you post me an Amazon example please?

 

[Verteuil Man]

This would good. I’ve looked on your attac

this looks like a possibility. I’m not knowledgeable on gas, hence the help request. I’ve looked at your attachment, do I not need a regulator in between the connection to my van and the gas bottle?

No. The adapter is the regulator. As the pipe has an end with which you can attach many adapters to its easy wherever you are. They can post them to you. All you have to get is a cylinder.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

My boss can sell me a calor bottle and your right…much more expensive. But the return ferry cost alone will cost me 80quids so if I can not travel it will be cheaper. Could you post me an Amazon example please?

Adaptor from calor

Gaslow Easy-Fit Adapter

The Gaslow Easy-Fit Adapter 01-1674 is a UK POL LH male adapter with Easy-Fit hand wheel to convert 21.8LH regulators or regulator hoses to fit UK Propane cylinders. Can be used to convert our 01-4500-SS hose to connect to a Propane Calor bottle to use externally through the Gaslow filler point.

www.gaslowdirect.com

Then this hose to your filler

Gaslow Braided Local Gas Cylinder Connection Hose

The Gaslow Braided Local Cylinder Connection Hose simply screws into the Gaslow filler point and now you can connect any gas cylinder adapter that has a 21.8LH fitting to the Hose. Length 1.5 metres. When using this hose with an external bottle, you are drawing the vapourised contents through...

www.gaslowdirect.com

You would need to check if in Amazon.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Or this one

Lpg Gas transfer refill from Bottle To UK Bayonet Filling Point Connector

Autogas Hose of your choice with swivel pol adapter on one end and solid pol adapter on the other end Set can connect two gas bottles to top up / refill empty gas bottle from full

www.dnautogasparts.co.uk

 

[Puddleduck]

Have you tried these people? If they don't have it they may know someone closer who does.

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[JockandRita]

Have you tried these people? If they don't have it they may know someone closer who does.

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Charleerodgers. Having looked at Helen's link, and specifically LPG, you may get lucky there, especially if you explain your plight.

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Good luck.

Jock.

 

[Puddleduck]

We get our LPG at an oil depot which has an LPG pump is why I wondered of there was one on (or near) Mull. It's always worth phoning and asking - opening hours might be limited and our oil depot only takes cash for sales of less than £20

 

[Reallyretired]

You can get an oven which works off those little cartridges. Stupid price though
NJ GF-300 Portable Butane Gas Oven Mini Camping Cooker Outdoor Baking Timer 30L Carry Bag https://amzn.eu/d/2O23EcM

 

[Reallyretired]

Or do everything in a microwave if you have ehu.

 

[Puddleduck]

Charleerodgers did you get sorted?

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[Charleerodgers]

Have you tried these people? If they don't have it they may know someone closer who does.

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Thankyou. I’ve tried these guys…well I’ve phoned them cause never anyone at the depot when I’ve called by. Head office told me Mull depot doesn’t have LPG and I’ve looked through the gates a few times and can’t see one either.

 

[Charleerodgers]

Charleerodgers did you get sorted?

Honestly….I don’t know! I went to the mechanic behind where I work and he said he knows a guy who knows a guy who maybe able to help. I called round again this morning and told me to come back later.
I ordered a few hoses and adaptors from Amazon as a back up which arrive Thursday and if they aren’t any good I will just order the Gaslow ones but they are charging me £30 postage!!! Island life is beautiful but a right pain in the ass sometimes

 

[Charleerodgers]

You can get an oven which works off those little cartridges. Stupid price though
NJ GF-300 Portable Butane Gas Oven Mini Camping Cooker Outdoor Baking Timer 30L Carry Bag https://amzn.eu/d/2O23EcM

That’s what I was originally considering but it costs too much, I won’t use it once I got LPG again and I’ve got nowhere to store it.

 

[namwaldog]

These people helped us out a couple of years ago with a problem with our gas hoses....

Ledaig Leisure.

Cant find a website for them and I think they are a sideline to a garage. They have a Facebook page....

Ledaig Leisure

Petrol station, gift shop, Calor gas, wellies, clothing, caravan spares, toilet fluid and household... PA37 1 Oban

www.facebook.com

They are about 7.5 miles along the A85/A828 from Oban Ferry terminal so there may be a bus if you got a foot passenger day return?

There is a phone number on the Facebook page so may be worth a call? Looks like they have limited opening hours?

Good Luck

 

[wolfie2]

Charleerodgers..these people may be able to help you or give you some alternatives

Tralee Bay Holiday Park..Oban
01631 720235