Am i best with butane or propane gas?

[Paxo]

Which gas is best for use in our t6 van? We have standard two burner hob. Thanks

 

[kipperman]

That is surely going to depend on what type of hob you have, and what gas they have appropriate jets for. Is there a data plate or perhaps instructions? Also what sort of fitting for the gas bottle ( a picture would be helpful)

 

[Paxo]

Dometic double gas burner hob. No clues on hob. Gas connector in metal box again has no clues.

 

[jaybee]

Campingaz 907, go on their website to find your closest stockist

 

[kipperman]

Or equally could be calor gas. Both calor and camping gaz are propane/butane mixes. Like I say if you show a picture of the connector in the metal box we should be able to tell which type it is.

 

[jaybee]

I'm not sure but I dont think calor do a small enough bottle to fit in the metal box

 

[kipperman]

I use a 4.5kg Calor bottle in my gas safe box!

 

[Paxo]

I have found I should be using campingaz 907. Thanks everyone.

 

[jaybee]

4.5Kg Butane Gas Bottle | Camping Gas Bottles | Calor Shop​

The 4.5kg Butane bottle has been discontinued, but limited supply is available at our Calor Distribution Centres for exchange only....How do I connect this bottle?...We have a network of retailers who stock our gas bottles.

 

[Salty Spuds]

You can use either as long as you use the correct regulator. Butane theoretically burns cleaner than propane, but I’ve never been able to tell the difference tbh. Propane will vaporise at lower temperatures, so is better for cold weather use. Camping Gaz is widely available both here in the UK & on the continent, but it’s hideously expensive. We use a Gaslow system which uses autogas LPG. Costs around a fiver to fill & lasts all season with heavy use.

 

[kipperman]

Didn't know that - and I have two of the buggers! Oh well, campinggaz here we come.

4.5Kg Butane Gas Bottle | Camping Gas Bottles | Calor Shop​

The 4.5kg Butane bottle has been discontinued, but limited supply is available at our Calor Distribution Centres for exchange only....How do I connect this bottle?...We have a network of retailers who stock our gas bottles.

 

[Paxo]

How long will campingaz 907 last roughly. We will use van every week for at least couple of days.

 

[Grim Reaper]

Cold temperatures will have an adverse affect on a pure Butane supply (boiling point -2C), a Propane/Butane mix or pure Propane (boiling point -42C) is better for cold climates.
LPG is a mix of Butane and Propane and most gas appliances designed for the leisure market will use any of the available gases with no modifications necessary.

 

[VWDAZ71]

I thought I read somewhere that the decision to discontinue 4.5kg Calor gas bottles had been reversed?

 

[oldiebut goodie]

From the site above:

 

[jaybee]

4.5kg Butane gas bottle

How to buy a new or refill gas bottle: Call your local Calor Centre, we'll deliver your bottle to your door. From your local retailer Or you can sign up for an alert and we'll email you when this gas bottle is available to buy online. Please note that these are our suggested RRP prices...

shop.calor.co.uk

From their website

 

[oldiebut goodie]

I quoted from their website also!

 

[CAB]

How long will campingaz 907 last roughly. We will use van every week for at least couple of days.

Just cooking, they will last ages. Difficult to say but it will be weeks.

 

[cgtmiles]

They did stop selling the small bottles then they changed their minds now they are selling them but their is limited supply in the market because of this hiatus

 

[kipperman]