Posted on 12/10/2020 14:38
whats going on with the lpg propane gas bottles
i cannot buy exchange any 6kg bottles anywhere ???
tried all the dealers
im in central belt scotland i will travel anywhere between Edinburgh and glasgow or even further afield
pointless having a caravan if you cannot get gas for it
any help appreciated
don't say morrisons or tesco or bp or shell cause they don't have any its like there's a national shortage
Posted on 12/10/2020 21:10 by DSBI think we are fairly lucky for caravan and camping shops here. It is debatable as to whether it is that economical for us to have bought the Safefill bottle, though. It takes us ages to get through a gas bottle, but, to be honest, I'm a bit more concerned about the weight. With Calorlite bottles becoming as rare as hens teeth, Safefill is a good light alternative, so we've gone for it. I'm just happy that Jacksons will continue to fill the bottles.
David
Posted on 13/10/2020 06:05
That was my thinking, as well, David. Weight was a big issue with our last van ( but not with the present one), so I bought a 7.5kg Safefill, primarily to save weight, about two years ago. We have a filling station about 5 miles from home, so I just make sure it's topped up before we go anywhere. Since we use so little gas, I only have to make the trip a couple of times a year.
The guy at the filling station was telling me that they are doing a roaring trade re-filling Safefills because a lot of commercial organisations in the area are switching over to them, so I don't think there's much danger of loosing that source anytime soon.
Posted on 13/10/2020 06:05 by richardandrosThat was my thinking, as well, David. Weight was a big issue with our last van ( but not with the present one), so I bought a 7.5kg Safefill, primarily to save weight, about two years ago. We have a filling station about 5 miles from home, so I just make sure it's topped up before we go anywhere. Since we use so little gas, I only have to make the trip a couple of times a year.
The guy at the filling station was telling me that they are doing a roaring trade re-filling Safefills because a lot of commercial organisations in the area are switching over to them, so I don't think there's much danger of loosing that source anytime soon.
Posted on 13/10/2020 09:32
I think the big 'multi-national' can afford to take the hit of removing LPG points and replacing them with something they are going to make more of a profit out of, but the smaller dedicated LPG filler providers... such as Jacksons of Arley, who also sell Safefill bottles and have a 'niche market' are more likely to continue supplying. As Jackson's said to me.... they have spent a lot of money installing the facility and they are not going to stop supplying it. They would lose money...
David
Posted on 11/01/2021 15:50
My main problem with refil tanks is the shortage of stations also the lack of knowledge of the staff! This was my first time filling gas myself, I needed advice from the staff but she was not allowed to go onto the forecourt. I got into quite a mess. in the end she told me my nozel obviously was'nt compatable. I sourced the next filling station on my journey ro be confronted with similar lack of interest. Long story I did eventually find a filling station with member of staff who at least gave me the confidence and patients.
I did find Flo gas has a video to see on you tube which explains how to use the pump.
considering It is gas under pressure would'nt it be wise to have staff understand how to operate equipment!
Posted on 03/04/2021 11:07
I no this is an old thread but, we are now in 2021 and caravan season will start next week and there are still no calor lpg bottles anywhere. Even calor online has no bottles. It can't be a shortage of empty bottles to fill, because every dealer I have tried has a cage full of empties.
Posted on 03/04/2021 11:07 by ScreenName6EFD2E4738I no this is an old thread but, we are now in 2021 and caravan season will start next week and there are still no calor lpg bottles anywhere. Even calor online has no bottles. It can't be a shortage of empty bottles to fill, because every dealer I have tried has a cage full of empties.
Posted on 03/04/2021 12:00
I wonder if this is the consequences of widespread adoption of EHUs, we hear of members stating they get over a year from a bottle? Clearly, catering for these users is a lost commercial cause with the bottles tied up and gas purchases minimal.
Our camping style rarely involves an EHU, solar doing essential electric duties, though we certainly get through a lot of LPG. Up till now I have had no issues getting Flo gas 10 kgs Gaslight the only ones I regularly require. Hope that continues once the starting gun is fired and we collectively start consuming it, some like us big time.
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