Refillable gas?

[lukebolger]

Hey guys!

I've burned through my little 6kg calor bottle pretty quickly with this cold weather.

I had heard that it was possible and or cheaper to have a log refillable tank installed?

Would you have any advice on how this is done?

Many thanks

Luke

 

[VXman]

I've only ever been checked once at a Asda in Derby - but no problem
I avoid all Total garages in France because they seem to get pissy whenever they see a motorhome.
Other than that I have never had a problem with my Safefill here or in Europe

Fair enough but for the amount of money it costs to get one (fitting is pretty easy) its worth considering. Also makes filling an less faffy job.

 

[Stealaway]

Burton on trent

Derby Asda is 0.73p

 

[Lenny HB]

You won’t get 12 litres of gas in a 6 kg bottle they only fill to 80% coz of vapourisation

Yes you will, 6kg is the amount to the 80% level.
Bottles are always quoted to the 80% level, tanks are quoted to the 100% level.

 

[Rogerwyn]

It all depends how you use the Motorhome if you spend your time mainly on site with hook up theres no point in investing in refill cylinders.

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[Lenny HB]

It all depends how you use the Motorhome if you spend your time mainly on site with hook up theres no point in investing in refill cylinders.

With the way electricity prices are rising site prices are going to rise for EHU, so still worth while.

 

[The Old Man]

Yeah but I hear Morrisons are taking their pumps out soon but not confirmed yet so there is still hope

In the two Morrisons that I use they have just replaced the LPG pumps with new fancy ones, so I suspect not.

 

[lukebolger]

Thankyou everyone!

I would like to go for a safefill one, as it seems easier. And it can just go in my locker where the calor gas was, but there are none available on their website

If anyone has one or knows where I can get one I would be happy to pay

 

[TonyEmm]

You won’t get 12 litres of gas in a 6 kg bottle they only fill to 80% coz of vapourisation

I beg to differ too! My Safefill is rated at 7.5kg yet i’ve just stuck 13.58lt in it.

 

[Lenny HB]

I beg to differ too! My Safefill is rated at 7.5kg yet i’ve just stuck 13.58lt in it.

See my Post #63

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[TonyEmm]

Thankyou everyone!

I would like to go for a safefill one, as it seems easier. And it can just go in my locker where the calor gas was, but there are none available on their website

If anyone has one or knows where I can get one I would be happy to pay

I bought mine maybe 18months ago. They were hard to find then but, the situation does change! Apparently they are made abroad and shipped in so time it right, and you’ll be ok.
I got mine from Lodge Farm Leisure at Lowdham, Notts.

 

[Orion]

I’ve recently installed 2x Alugas 11kg cylinders with an external filler in the skirt of our van. On the way to our first shakedown weekend we stopped at Sainsbury’s in Taunton and filled up with 43.41 litres of autogas @ 59.9p/litre = £26.00 in total. I topped up on the way home after some heavy use of the heating over two days due to the subzero temperatures and it took £5.85 worth - also included cooking as well but the fridge is electric only.

Both pumps had prominent notices on them stating ‘No Adapters To Be Used’.

 

[spudder56]

Yes you will, 6kg is the amount to the 80% level.
Bottles are always quoted to the 80% level, tanks are quoted to the 100% level.

Ok tbh I never knew that about bottles many thanks

 

[spudder56]

I’ve recently installed 2x Alugas 11kg cylinders with an external filler in the skirt of our van. On the way to our first shakedown weekend we stopped at Sainsbury’s in Taunton and filled up with 43.41 litres of autogas @ 59.9p/litre = £26.00 in total. I topped up on the way home after some heavy use of the heating over two days due to the subzero temperatures and it took £5.85 worth - also included cooking as well but the fridge is electric only.

Both pumps had prominent notices on them stating ‘No Adapters To Be Used’.

A lot cheaper than exchange bottles then

 

[Lenny HB]

Both pumps had prominent notices on them stating ‘No Adapters To Be Used’.

That is to stop people filling exchange cylinders which are not designed for refilling.

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[Orion]

A lot cheaper than exchange bottles then

Way cheaper. I’m going to the Calor Distribution Centre in Exeter tomorrow to exchange a couple of 6kg cylinders - we have a trade account - so it will be interesting to do a comparison.

 

[PP Bear]

See, my mind sprang to something completely different when we talked about gas……

 

[spudder56]

Way cheaper. I’m going to the Calor Distribution Centre in Exeter tomorrow to exchange a couple of 6kg cylinders - we have a trade account - so it will be interesting to do a comparison.

Please let us know how much difference per litre cheers

 

[Stealaway]

Thankyou everyone!

I would like to go for a safefill one, as it seems easier. And it can just go in my locker where the calor gas was, but there are none available on their website

If anyone has one or knows where I can get one I would be happy to pay

Here?

LPG Shop

Leisure gas, RV, autogas and LPG tanks, bottles parts, conversions systems for cars, campervans, campers, motorhomes, forklifts and homes.

lpgshop.co.uk

 

[DJL220]

Today I paid the following for Calor refill bottles at Morrisons

£31.00 - 6KG
£45.00 - 13KG

Will be buying refillable cylinders very soon!

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[tonyidle]

Sure I read or heard brown hills have just put a bulk gas refill tank in, possibly they see the appeal to motorhomes!

They've had it a while. I used it twice earlier this year. It certainly didn't look new!

 

[lukebolger]

Here?

LPG Shop

Leisure gas, RV, autogas and LPG tanks, bottles parts, conversions systems for cars, campervans, campers, motorhomes, forklifts and homes.

lpgshop.co.uk

Thanks very much!! Do I need some sort of adapter to make this work with my current system

 

[lukebolger]

I couldn't find any full ups for LPG in the Snowdonia area.... Does anyone know of any?

 

[TonyEmm]

Thanks very much!! Do I need some sort of adapter to make this work with my current system

I can’t comment on other systems but with Safefill, it fits directly to the Autogas fillers at Morrisons. No adapters required….

 

[Two on Tour]

I couldn't find any full ups for LPG in the Snowdonia area.... Does anyone know of any?

We rarely top up with LPG close to home, we normally top up when on the road going to or from home or on route when touring.

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[andyman]

Gaslow now have a LPG pump at their place in Loughborough

 

[jollyrodger]

I couldn't find any full ups for LPG in the Snowdonia area.... Does anyone know of any?

 

[Stealaway]

Thanks very much!! Do I need some sort of adapter to make this work with my current system

No but I would recommend a new rubber tipped hand wheel hose. If only to protect your valuable bottle

 

[Stealaway]

I can’t comment on other systems but with Safefill, it fits directly to the Autogas fillers at Morrisons. No adapters required….

Morrisons nozzle is the worst I've come across. It's just too big and ugly. I'd sooner go elsewhere if possible.

 

[andysam]

My tank is being fitted Tuesday

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[JockandRita]

They've had it a while. I used it twice earlier this year. It certainly didn't look new!

It's been there years and years Tony.

Last time I was in, I asked the staff member about the unusual dispensing nozzle. Apparently their main customers for Autogas in the early days were ARVs, hence the American style nozzle, which then requires the UK bayonet adapter.

Cheers,

Jock.