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« on: May 29, 2007, 01:17:34 pm » |
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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
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« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2007, 01:58:36 pm » |
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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!
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« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2007, 04:53:30 pm » |
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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).
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Bob U
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« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2007, 07:02:45 pm » |
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Thanks
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« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2007, 08:32:27 pm » |
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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?
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« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2007, 08:38:34 pm » |
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Can anyone tell me the difference between Butane and Propane gases.
Easy, A butane cylinder explosion looks like this -  .... and a propane cylinder explosion looks like this -  |
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« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2007, 09:18:12 pm » |
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I think that settles that then Steve  how bad are hexamine explosions? I'm far too frightened to use either gas now... candles? Is it safe to cook over candles?  |
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« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2007, 12:14:57 am » |
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« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2007, 08:57:35 am » |
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That second picture wasn't explosion. That was the MGer's campsite just after they left  |
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« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2007, 09:01:56 am » |
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That second picture wasn't explosion. That was the MGer's campsite just after they left Don't you just hate mess and destruction on HA  Who's turn for a tyre fire this year |
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« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2007, 03:14:22 pm » |
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That second picture wasn't explosion. That was the MGer's campsite just after they left Don't you just hate mess and destruction on HA Who's turn for a tyre fire this year Will a three seater sofa surfice? |
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« Reply #12 on: May 30, 2007, 07:44:58 pm » |
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That second picture wasn't explosion. That was the MGer's campsite just after they left Don't you just hate mess and destruction on HA Who's turn for a tyre fire this year Will a three seater sofa surfice? I'll supply the 20W-50 |
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