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2009-09-08T00:45:58Z

Types of gas

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	Some Propane burners specify a 27 Mb (pressure for propane - e.g. US hobs)		Some Propane burners specify a 27 Mb (pressure for propane - e.g. US hobs)

	Example: 3.9 kg Propane bottles with 27 mb (non-standard) regulators		'''Example''': 3.9 kg Propane bottles with 27 mb (non-standard) regulators

	[[File:Propane_27mb_regs.jpg]]		[[File:Propane_27mb_regs.jpg]]

2009-09-08T00:45:26Z

Types of gas

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	Example: 3.9 kg Propane bottles with 27 mb (non-standard) regulators		Example: 3.9 kg Propane bottles with 27 mb (non-standard) regulators

	[[File:Propane_27mb_regs.jpg]]		[[File:Propane_27mb_regs.jpg]]

2009-09-08T00:44:56Z

Types of gas

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	Some Propane burners specify a 27 Mb (pressure for propane - e.g. US hobs)		Some Propane burners specify a 27 Mb (pressure for propane - e.g. US hobs)

			Example: 3.9 kg Propane bottles with 27 mb (non-standard) regulators
	[[File:Propane_27mb_regs.jpg]]		[[File:Propane_27mb_regs.jpg]]

2009-09-08T00:43:23Z

Types of gas

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	Some Propane burners specify a 27 Mb (pressure for propane - e.g. US hobs)		Some Propane burners specify a 27 Mb (pressure for propane - e.g. US hobs)

			[[File:Propane_27mb_regs.jpg]]

	'''H&S''' They are both heavier than air so should not be used nor stored underground, nor stored ''near'' drains and cellars		'''H&S''' They are both heavier than air so should not be used nor stored underground, nor stored ''near'' drains and cellars

2009-09-08T00:41:33Z

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	\|Vapour Pressure (bar)\|\|7\|\|2\|\|		\|Vapour Pressure (bar)\|\|7\|\|2\|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|Regulator Press. (mb)\|\|37\|\|28\|\|		\|Regulator Press. (mb)\|\|37(27US)\|\|28\|\|
	\|}		\|}

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	Thus Butane is not suitable for use in English winters, as it won't vaporise well (or at all) much below freezing.		Thus Butane is not suitable for use in English winters, as it won't vaporise well (or at all) much below freezing.

			Some Propane burners specify a 27 Mb (pressure for propane - e.g. US hobs)

	'''H&S''' They are both heavier than air so should not be used nor stored underground, nor stored ''near'' drains and cellars		'''H&S''' They are both heavier than air so should not be used nor stored underground, nor stored ''near'' drains and cellars

2008-10-23T22:28:06Z

Other Gas solutions

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	We use the 6kg Calor propane bottle instead of the 4.5kg. Isn't easy to get into place, but it does fit!		We use the 6kg Calor propane bottle instead of the 4.5kg. Isn't easy to get into place, but it does fit!

	For Westfalia & german imports please see below.		'''lhd:''' For Westfalia & german imports please see below.

	If you kept the German regulator you can buy a small adapter that allows you to fit it onto UK Propane bottles. Available from Gaslow, called an Easyfit adapter (German Reg to UK Propane) part No 01-1674G its in the Gaslow catalogue for about 12 quid.		If you kept the German regulator you can buy a small adapter that allows you to fit it onto UK Propane bottles. Available from Gaslow, called an Easyfit adapter (German Reg to UK Propane) part No 01-1674G its in the Gaslow catalogue for about 12 quid.

2008-10-23T22:27:00Z

Other Gas solutions

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	We use the 6kg Calor propane bottle instead of the 4.5kg. Isn't easy to get into place, but it does fit!		We use the 6kg Calor propane bottle instead of the 4.5kg. Isn't easy to get into place, but it does fit!

			For Westfalia & german imports please see below.

			If you kept the German regulator you can buy a small adapter that allows you to fit it onto UK Propane bottles. Available from Gaslow, called an Easyfit adapter (German Reg to UK Propane) part No 01-1674G its in the Gaslow catalogue for about 12 quid.
			http://www.motorcaravanning.co.uk/shopuk/gaslow_all_catalogue.htm
			That might help with the pressure.
			FYI, If you still have the beige or Grey German bottle, phone your local caravan place or Gaslow stockist place and ask nicely if they will refill it. Apparently some places will, it has 21.8LH fitting the same as Gaslow. Worth a shot !

	==Rate of gas usage==		==Rate of gas usage==

2008-10-23T22:24:07Z

Other Gas solutions

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	We use the 6kg Calor propane bottle instead of the 4.5kg. Isn't easy to get into place, but it does fit!		We use the 6kg Calor propane bottle instead of the 4.5kg. Isn't easy to get into place, but it does fit!


	If you kept the German regulator you can buy a small adapter that allows you to fit it onto UK Propane bottles. Available from Gaslow, called an Easyfit adapter (German Reg to UK Propane) part No 01-1674G its in the Gaslow catalogue for about 12 quid.
	~~http://www.motorcaravanning.co.uk/shopuk/gaslow_all_catalogue.htm~~
	~~That might help with the pressure.~~
	FYI, If you still have the beige or Grey German bottle, phone your local caravan place or Gaslow stockist place and ask nicely if they will refill it. Apparently some places will, it has 21.8LH fitting the same as Gaslow. Worth a shot !

	==Rate of gas usage==		==Rate of gas usage==

2008-10-23T22:23:17Z

Other Gas solutions

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	We use the 6kg Calor propane bottle instead of the 4.5kg. Isn't easy to get into place, but it does fit!		We use the 6kg Calor propane bottle instead of the 4.5kg. Isn't easy to get into place, but it does fit!


			If you kept the German regulator you can buy a small adapter that allows you to fit it onto UK Propane bottles. Available from Gaslow, called an Easyfit adapter (German Reg to UK Propane) part No 01-1674G its in the Gaslow catalogue for about 12 quid.
			http://www.motorcaravanning.co.uk/shopuk/gaslow_all_catalogue.htm
			That might help with the pressure.
			FYI, If you still have the beige or Grey German bottle, phone your local caravan place or Gaslow stockist place and ask nicely if they will refill it. Apparently some places will, it has 21.8LH fitting the same as Gaslow. Worth a shot !

	==Rate of gas usage==		==Rate of gas usage==

2008-09-09T21:26:19Z

Gas bottle tare weight - Camping Gaz