Refillable Gas Systems

Pippah45 replied on 08/08/2017 15:09

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Posted on 08/08/2017 15:09

Ok here goes - being a Safefill owner that is the one I know most about and I like it because I can see the level of gas - it is lightweight and the saving over the price of Calorlite is substantial if you are a heavy user. It makes even more sense to use a refillable if you are going across the water as you can refill there - whereas Calor is not obtainable (not anywhere I have been anyway). There were three sizes but the grapevine said the smallest has been discontinued.

There is also Gaslow which until I saw a recent post I thought was a permanent fixed refillable probably more convenient for a Motorhomer, but I see they have free standing cylinders too. When I looked at Gaslow it appeared to be far more expensive to set up for a caravanner than Safefill - but I could have been looking in the wrong place.

Gasit - is another I believe but I know nothing about it.

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Merve replied on 03/04/2018 11:25

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Posted on 02/04/2018 12:31 by

Is this thread about Safefill or Refillable Gas Systems as the title suggests. If the latter then can we keep it that way otherwise it is nothing more than an advertising platform for the former.

Posted on 03/04/2018 11:25

DD, I was asked a specific question about Safefill and I have answered it. I also, you will note, mentioned other systems. This thread is about refillable gas systems. I just happen to have Safefill which is all I can talk about with any knowledge. Gaslow, Gas it, all have their place in the rich fabric of caravanning and Motorhoming. 😂😂

DavidKlyne replied on 03/04/2018 13:21

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Posted on 03/04/2018 13:21

Perhaps also worth mentioning that caravanners are likely to be attracted to Safefill because the cylinders are light weight whereas systems such as Gaslow are heavy in comparison? This probably means that they will be discussed more depending of the ebb and flow of the discussion.

David

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cyberyacht replied on 03/04/2018 16:12

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Posted on 03/04/2018 16:12

Overall, on this thread, I would surmise that all the systems have had pretty equal coverage. Generally speaking, I would imagine caravaners would go for a light, portable system whilst motorhomers are less concerned with either weight or portability.

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harrib0 replied on 03/04/2018 19:31

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Posted on 03/04/2018 19:31

If you look at the second post (mine) you will see that I mentioned (in no particular order)

Gaslow
Gas It
Safefill
Alugas

These are all "Refillable Gas Systems" or as you like to say "Direct Fill Cylinders"

CY I think has summed it up nicely, caravan owners would probably prefer a light weight, refillable bottle (correct me if I am wrong but that is only Safefill at this point in time?) as every saved kilo helps!

Motorhome owners can choose that system or any of the other slightly heavier portable bottle or one of the "fixed" installations from that list as they generally have more "spare" weight to play with.

Advertising? I don’t think so?

While we are talking about refillable LPG, don’t forget Andy’s Gas (J17 M4 )

very useful if you passing that way ... 42p Ltr

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Posted on 08/08/2017 15:47 by harrib0

Never knew about that one.

Another one to add to the list!

Alugas

11KG - Capacity (80%): 27.2 litres Height: 600mm Diameter: 300mm Empty Weight: 6.6KG

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cyberyacht replied on 04/04/2018 07:08

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Posted on 04/04/2018 07:08

Another correction. Andy's Gas is off J17 of M5, just north of Bristol, not J17 M4, which will have you wandering aimlessly round Theale.

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Another correction. Andy's Gas is off J17 of M5, just north of Bristol, not J17 M4, which will have you wandering aimlessly round Theale.

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harrib0 replied on 04/04/2018 10:41

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Posted on 04/04/2018 07:08 by cyberyacht

Another correction. Andy's Gas is off J17 of M5, just north of Bristol, not J17 M4, which will have you wandering aimlessly round Theale.

Posted on 04/04/2018 10:41

Well spotted CY, it is indeed J17 of the M5 and not the M4 as posted, thanks for pointing that out.

I really must proof check before hitting submit.

No wine involved DD, only tea!