Title: Butane v Propane
Post by: Bob U on May 29, 2007, 01:17:34 pm
Can anyone tell me the difference between Butane and Propane gases. I have always used butane (blue cylander) in the past but have aquired a propane (red) cylander.
I know that the fitting for the regulators are different so they are not interchangeable.
Will a BBQ and double burner cooker work on either gas?
Cheers
Bob
I know that the fitting for the regulators are different so they are not interchangeable.
Will a BBQ and double burner cooker work on either gas?
Cheers
Bob
Title: Re: Butane v Propane
Post by: SIMONR on May 29, 2007, 01:58:36 pm
I think the main difference is the pressure its stored at. Propane is stored at a higher pressure and has a lower freezing point so the cylinders/regulators work okay in the winter... hopefully not too much of a problem for next month!
Title: Re: Butane v Propane
Post by: rcutler on May 29, 2007, 04:53:30 pm
Propane(red) burns hotter then Butane(Blue) but Propane(red) cylinders are always smaller and heavier, due to the pressure.
We use Propane(red) during the winter and sometimes in the summer. The biggest difference I think you will find that NO Propane(red) regulators are clip on making them harder to change.
We always take a Butane (Blue) 7Kg Cylinder to Le Mans, The equivelent is the 6Kg Propane (Red).
We use Propane(red) during the winter and sometimes in the summer. The biggest difference I think you will find that NO Propane(red) regulators are clip on making them harder to change.
We always take a Butane (Blue) 7Kg Cylinder to Le Mans, The equivelent is the 6Kg Propane (Red).
Title: Re: Butane v Propane
Post by: Bob U on May 29, 2007, 07:02:45 pm
Thanks
Title: Re: Butane v Propane
Post by: alibongo on May 29, 2007, 08:32:27 pm
Hey Bob, there has been a lot of hoo-ha in the camper mags/forums about waxy goo forming in the regulators of peeps using propane, think the main tip is keep the regulator higher than the pipework and that seems to sort it?
Title: Re: Butane v Propane
Post by: Steve Pyro on May 29, 2007, 08:38:34 pm
Can anyone tell me the difference between Butane and Propane gases.
Easy,
A butane cylinder explosion looks like this -
(http://www.cdc.gov/elcosh/docs/d0500/d000585/15.jpg)
.... and a propane cylinder explosion looks like this -
(http://www.wcfd14.org/photos/20061105Propane/20061105-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Butane v Propane
Post by: Perdu on May 29, 2007, 09:18:12 pm
I think that settles that then Steve :o
how bad are hexamine explosions? I'm far too frightened to use either gas now...
candles? Is it safe to cook over candles?
:)
how bad are hexamine explosions? I'm far too frightened to use either gas now...
candles? Is it safe to cook over candles?
:)
Title: Re: Butane v Propane
Post by: alibongo on May 30, 2007, 12:14:57 am
Can I refer you to the electric grill thread ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Butane v Propane
Post by: Bob U on May 30, 2007, 08:57:35 am
That second picture wasn't explosion. That was the MGer's campsite just after they left ;D
Title: Re: Butane v Propane
Post by: Steve Pyro on May 30, 2007, 09:01:56 am
That second picture wasn't explosion. That was the MGer's campsite just after they left ;D
Don't you just hate mess and destruction on HA ::)
Who's turn for a tyre fire this year ;D
Title: Re: Butane v Propane
Post by: Lawnmower Man on May 30, 2007, 09:52:19 am
May I recomend MicroWave cookery As demontrated by Moi on MB last year?
Poissons de Sebring en flammes
(http://gallery.drinkingforholland.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2039&g2_serialNumber=1)
Crépitement de musique de roche
(http://gallery.drinkingforholland.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2037&g2_serialNumber=1)
Poissons de Sebring en flammes
(http://gallery.drinkingforholland.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2039&g2_serialNumber=1)
Crépitement de musique de roche
(http://gallery.drinkingforholland.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2037&g2_serialNumber=1)
Title: Re: Butane v Propane
Post by: Bob U on May 30, 2007, 03:14:22 pm
That second picture wasn't explosion. That was the MGer's campsite just after they left ;D
Don't you just hate mess and destruction on HA ::)
Who's turn for a tyre fire this year ;D
Will a three seater sofa surfice?
Title: Re: Butane v Propane
Post by: Steve Pyro on May 30, 2007, 07:44:58 pm
That second picture wasn't explosion. That was the MGer's campsite just after they left ;D
Don't you just hate mess and destruction on HA ::)
Who's turn for a tyre fire this year ;D
Will a three seater sofa surfice?
I'll supply the 20W-50 ;D
