GoSystem Propane Gas Cylinder 400g - Blue

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A ‘clip on’ regulator is pushed onto the top of your gas bottle, whereas a ‘screw in’ regulator screws into the top of your gas bottle. The type of propane bottle you need will depend on what regulator your barbeque comes with. All year round operation – perhaps the biggest benefit of using propane gas is that it will work all-year-round with no problems. That’s because of its boiling temperature of -42ºc. This means that if you’re a regular BBQer even in the depths of winter, propane can keep you cooking on! Easy to use – using butane gas is really easy. To get started, all you need to do is attach the gas bottle to your BBQ, allow the gas to run through to the appliance and then hit the ignition switch. Easy! How much gas you will need depends on how many burners your BBQ has. If you have an average sized BBQ with between one to three burners, then a 5kg patio gas bottle will be fine. There are a number of different types of gas bottles that you can use with your BBQ. Patio gas bottles

Patio gas bottles are typically smaller than other types of gas bottles. It’s possible to buy 5kg patio gas bottles that can sit underneath your BBQ or within your BBQ’s storage area. If you’re looking for a bit more gas, then it is possible to buy patio gas bottles up to 13kg in size. You can return your gas cylinder for any cylinder within the same category. Please note if you are returning a cylinder and wish to buy one belonging to a different category, a charge will be applied.Large propane gas cylinders are not generally recommended for use with BBQs. If you do want to use one of these cylinders with your BBQ then you would need to use a screw-on high-pressure adjustable propane regulator. How much gas do I need for my BBQ? Another of the largest brands, Flogas, has a similar finder tool, which you can access here . What are the best gas BBQs? If you’re not too sure what type of regulator you will need for your gas bottle, we have created a handy table below which lists some of the most common types of gas bottle on the market and their compatible regulators. Gas Bottle Type

This is specifically designed to power outdoor appliances such as BBQ’s and patio heaters and the benefit is that it is compatible with the 27mm clip on regulator. It also features a Gas Trac Indicator, which is useful for determining when your gas is running low. We sell Patio gas in 5kg and 13kg bottles. If you’re looking for more barbecue and outdoor cooking advice, read more on the Direct Stoves blog … Propane cylinders come in a wider variety of sizes, from 3.9 kg to 47kg. However, you would require a screw in high-pressure adjustable propane regulator to attach this bottle to your barbeque. BBQs are generally not supplied with a gas regulator. This is because there are a huge range of different gas bottles on the market, so it would be impossible for BBQ manufacturers to include every type of regulator with their appliances. Why do I need a gas regulator for my BBQ? When it comes to carbon emissions, both propane and butane are clean burning fuels that are better for the environment than alternatives such as oil. If you are using propane in BioLPG form (where it is still chemically identical to LPG and compatible with all LPG products) you can reduce your carbon emissions by up to 38% when compared to oil**.

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It can be difficult to know how much gas you need for your BBQ. You certainly don’t want to be running out half way through cooking for friends and family… When you buy gas from us in a cylinder, you'll be asked to pay a 'cylinder charge' for each cylinder. This is because it will remain our property and it is being provided to you only for the purposes of using the gas supplied. When the cylinder is empty, you can simply exchange it for a pre-filled cylinder or return the empty cylinder to us. If, however, you’ve got a larger BBQ with four or more burners, it’s recommended that you should buy at least a 13kg bottle. Larger gas BBQs can be quite ‘hungry’, especially if you’re using them regularly, so it can make sense to have at least one bottle in reserve as well as the one connected to the BBQ. If, having read this, you’ve decided it’s time to upgrade your BBQ, you may be wondering what the options are.