Gaslow and Calor Gas together (1 Viewer)

[Peterd]

I have a 2008 Adria Twin with 2 bottles, one large Gaslow and one red Calor Gas. They are linked but I am not sure what to do as the Calor Gas bottle doesn't have 'Propane' written on it. The Gaslow bottle is refillable but what about the Calor Gas bottle. There is external fill up connector
Can anyone help please. I have looked on YouTube but have not found the answer to this problem

 

[David and Sally]

If red it is propane.

Don't attempt to refill the Calor one. It is probably there to back up the Gaslow.

 

[Bessy765]

The gas low is designed to be filled by a lpg pump, it has a cut off valve which prevents overfilling. The red propane calor bottle should only be exchanged for a full one at a supplier. Do not under any circumstances attempt to have the Calor one refilled. The gas low valve shuts it off at 80% capacity preventing liquid from entering the gas supply to the van. The Calor doesn’t and could cause fire or explosions. You will know doub’t get all the clever smart people who will tell you you can refill it in spite of the fact it’s illegal.

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[Peterd]

Many thanks. I now know the answer which is of course the one you have given.

 

[Lenny HB]

The external fill will only connect to the Gaslow bottle, the Calor is only there for a backup if the Gaslow runs out.
If you are a heavy gas user it would be worth fitting a second refillable.

 

[Peterd]

I will not be attempting to fill the Calor Gas, preferring to take the if in doubt route

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[Peterd]

Is it easy to add another Gaslow bottle? Should I get a professional to do it if I can source a reasonable 6kg second hand bottle

 

[Lenny HB]

Is it easy to add another Gaslow bottle? Should I get a professional to do it if I can source a reasonable 6kg second hand bottle

If you can use a spanner it's easy, just make sure you check for leaks after the install. you can use an aerosol spray leak checker or a gas sniffer.

I always carry a Honeywell EZ sense sniffer.
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[Peterd]

Can I add a Gas It tank instead of a Gaslow as I see they are said to be refillable propane?

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[TheBig1]

gas-it, gaslow or alugas, all can be connected alongside each other without issues

 

[Peterd]

Many thanks to you all. Used Gaslow bottles appear to be much more expensive than Gas It so needed to ask.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

The "red calor" bottle you have, I don't suppose it's a gasit bottle? Does it definitely state "calor", on the bottle?

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[Peterd]

Red tank has Calor Gas written on it

 

[Bessy765]

Unless you are a heavy user just use the refillable when it runs out switch to calor, fill the tank switch back again. Then when you are nearly at the end of that particular break run the calor down so you start off with a full one next time.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

We have just returned from a 10 night stopover, off grid. We have good solar, but need gas for fridge, cooking etc, we have an oven which we use. As the weather has been good, we used no heating. We have 2x 6kg gaslow and filled up just before our 10 days. Refilled and took 11 litres. So on average just over 1 litre a day. The second tank was turned off. The gauge was just showing red when we turned the gas off to leave. Your larger tank should be OK for at least 15 days, with some hot water and some heating. As has been said use the calor as a back up, and top up the gaslow after each stopover of a few days. Chances are you may never use the calor. But a good back up.

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[nicholsong]

If this is of any interest for those with the old propane 37Mb regulators.

I inherited a MH with a 37Mb regulator which will screw directly onto my Gaslow and the Calor propane. So changeover is easy, but with a 11kg Gaslow in 11 years we have never had to revert to the Calor back-up.

SUPPLEMENTARY TOPIC

Are 37Mb regulators still available? I ask as I do not have a spare and if mine failed it would be a faff to install a 30Mb bulkhead and attendant supplemantary pipes.

If they are available sources for them would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Geoff

 

[Peterd]

Just bought a refillable 11kg bottle and need to add it to existing set up after removing Calor Gas propane bottle. Anyone know of a good YouTube "how to" video or one on this site that shows clearly how to connect the new tank? I think I will need a new pipe and connector/s and obviously need to be sure.

 

[2x2camper]

Just bought a refillable 11kg bottle and need to add it to existing set up after removing Calor Gas propane bottle. Anyone know of a good YouTube "how to" video or one on this site that shows clearly how to connect the new tank? I think I will need a new pipe and connector/s and obviously need to be sure.

You could just use a POL adapter to connect it. Thats all I use

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[dodfloss]

Just in the process of buying new adria twin, salesman said best to have gaslow, my question it is a £1000 extra to fit or can have one gaslow and one swap a bottle can you have the two on the switch over , with having to go outside when one is empty. Thanks for any help in advance, I’m a total techno phone on these matters

 

[mitzimad]

tell dealer no then get them fitted once you have the van probably no more than 600

 

[pappajohn]

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[dodfloss]

Can use both gaslow and propane