Using LPG adapter in Spain

[Sixty-nine Chevy]

Hi. Can anyone please tell me the procedure for filling with LPG in Spain? I have an adapter as pictured and just used it for the first time. However, I couldn’t get the nozzle to lock on to the adapter. A fellow Brit kindly had a look and thought it may be because the adapter is brand new. He held the nozzle in place and I was able to press the green button and fill up with no further problem. There were some instructions for connection on the pump, but they were too faded to read. Should the connection be twisted to lock as in UK? Any pointers appreciated. Thanks.

 

[bobandjanie]

No it doesn't twist, just put it on and lock the trigger then push the button. Bob

 

[Sixty-nine Chevy]

No it doesn't twist, just put it on and lock the trigger then push the button. Bob

Thanks for the quick response. Does the locking the trigger make the nozzle lock on, or should it just lock on by itself before that?

 

[bobandjanie]

Yes the trigger locks it On. Bob

 

[Reallyretired]

My Spanish adapter has a one way valve in it. None of the other adapters do. It has worked so far but does anyone recommend drilling it out.

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[bobandjanie]

The non return valve can make it difficult to remove, its better without it. Bob.

 

[Sixty-nine Chevy]

Yes the trigger locks it On. Bob

Ah, that could explain my trouble. Thanks again!

 

[jumar]

Dangerous stuff this LPG...ask at the Cashier Desk if using attended service station...you only need to be shown once...and wear gloves when filling and more importantly removing the adaptor...Frost Burning is very painful indeed...

 

[Toady]

Once you have mastered the locking mechanism then you are away

 

[BillyKontiki]

If you’re filling point is at low level ie under the skirt of the van it can be hard to hold the filling pistol square to the adapter making it hard to lock on.

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[Two on Tour]

Could this be the same problem the grasscutter was having in this thread the other day?

Problem with re-fill in Spain

Always had Repsol bottles but now have a Gas It system with an external filler. First bottle empty and just pulled into a Cepsa station in Albacete to fill up and the pump nozzle fits but as soon as you start filling it blows gas so it’s obviously not seated properly. Have spoken to another...

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[Lee Fryer]

I had the same problem my adapter is the same as yours with a hole shown at the top the attendant brought theirs out and the hole was filled with a type of filter and the handle locked on no problem

 

[Sixty-nine Chevy]

Thanks again to all for the useful replies.

 

[InvictaMoto]

Thanks. This is helpful. I got a plastic bag with loads of adapters but no instructions on which to use where.... I have Gaslow.

 

[jumar]

Thanks. This is helpful. I got a plastic bag with loads of adapters but no instructions on which to use where.... I have Gaslow.

The Service Station you are using should be able to help...

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[DucatoMan2]

Dangerous stuff this LPG...ask at the Cashier Desk if using attended service station...you only need to be shown once...and wear gloves when filling and more importantly removing the adaptor...Frost Burning is very painful indeed...

Wise words. My new "dn" adaptor was ok for the first half of the fill, then suddenly blew. Luckily no one was holding the trigger. The attendant tried again, same result. Finally he went away and found their own adaptor, blaming the rubber washer. Their adaptor worked perfectly.

 

[InvictaMoto]

The Service Station you are using should be able to help...

Sadly the two places I tried, both Repsol, had one person working and they were unable to leave the cash register! I had one full bottle so stuck with that.