Safefill Connection (Quick Question)

Tracey - I have had more difficulty with Calor than Safefill - just before I swapped I had assistance from a warden with what I call plumbers tape - it has a new name these days but it was required!  When I bought the Safefill I got a stainless steel hose with a "tap" so no spanner (which is just as well as there is very little space in my locker!).  All the same size etc but so much easier.  There is always a slight hiss when you first connect up but only slight.  I would certainly consider investing in a Stainless Connector hose with spindle it has simplified things so much.  The other end is the same as normal so spanner needed for first connection. 

Yes, I would agree with Pippah  Tracey. I have had no problems with any of my SF cylinders. The SS tails last much longer and the ones with the hand wheel on does away with the need for a spanner. The hand wheel can be tightened easily to avoid leakage and undone just as easily. Don't hang on the spanner as you could damage the product. You certainly should not have to use all you strength to achieve a leak free connection. You could always ring Safefill for advice- they are very helpful and hate any problems with their products. 

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I am not sure what connector I have so when I take my gas bottle back to the caravan on Sat (I've just filled it up for £7  ) I shall upload a photo and maybe someone can tell me if I need to change something.  If i have the same connections as others I may give safefill a ring before I try the scotchbrite method.  thanks for your responses.

You have probably got the standard black rubber one - which is most widely used but apparently they can leak dirt into the system.  I think the stainless steel one was around £20 when I got it as opposed to less than £10.

I have found screwing the pigtail onto the Safefill feels a little different than to a Calor. With Calor you feel the thread start to tighten up  with the last turn or two, whereas with the Safefill it seems not to tighten until it is fully locked on. However the valve on the Safefill when pressed against the pigtail gives a slight hiss and becomes totally sealed. I put this down to  a safety feature when refilling the cylinder.

Having just purchased the 10 ltr safefill , I have not used it yet , been looking at the stainless steel pigtails Amazon have at 20 quid , they have the finger wheel and the spanner head types , advice please 

I have the same size 10kg Safefill which is brilliant. I am still using the rubber hose pigtailed supplied by Bailey. I have been considering getting the Gaslow stainless pigtail but my dealer only had the shortest length (45CM) in stock. I would prefer the next size up so that the tubing dips in a curve below the valve on the cylinder. The Safefill is taller than the usual Calor so the shorter pigtail runs level from the regulator on my set up. Allthough less important when using stainless steel tubing it is generally considered best to have a droop in the tubing to prevent oiling which can block the gas supply. Having said that I have not yet experienced any problems in over 18 months with my current set up. I would buy the wheel model rather than the spanner as in my outfit there is not a lot of room to use a spanner due to the height of the Safefill.

Having just purchased the 10 ltr safefill , I have not used it yet , been looking at the stainless steel pigtails Amazon have at 20 quid , they have the finger wheel and the spanner head types , advice please 

Write your comments here...I love my finger wheel and it's almost essential as I have the big bottle and very little space to wield a spanner!  N downside that I have seen.  I now have finger wheel on other outdoor stuff too.  

Thanks Guys , finger wheel it is , ok grid this weekend using last of Flo gas ..