Helpful hint for those new to BBQing in NZ.
Jan 20th 2008, 4:59 am
#1
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,118
Helpful hint for those new to BBQing in NZ.
Gas BBQs.
Preparation - Do ensure your gas bottle is full.
Lee and I have spent the last couple hours trying to light 'air'.
Preparation - Do ensure your gas bottle is full.
Lee and I have spent the last couple hours trying to light 'air'.
Last edited by dreamfish; Jan 20th 2008 at 5:00 am. Reason: Forgot to add an appropriate smilie
Jan 20th 2008, 5:28 am
#3
Susie..
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 3,531
Re: Helpful hint for those new to BBQing in NZ.
Did that at the kids school fete in the Uk...
Jan 20th 2008, 6:43 am
#4
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,118
Re: Helpful hint for those new to BBQing in NZ.
I think whats more embarrassing is that (Lee and I are troubleshooters by trade) we sat there adjusting the ignitors, making sure everything was clean.
We even released some 'gas' from the bottle and had a sniff.
There was no smell, so we deduced from that, that LPG is odourless.
I feel like a right 'nana
We even released some 'gas' from the bottle and had a sniff.
There was no smell, so we deduced from that, that LPG is odourless.
I feel like a right 'nana
Jan 20th 2008, 8:07 am
#5
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2004
Location: JAFAland, NZ
Posts: 747
Re: Helpful hint for those new to BBQing in NZ.
Big karma for the laughs out loud.
While at uni doin a BBQ party my Danish friend decided to get the grill real hot by sucking some petrol out of his motorbike and pouring it on. I've never jumped so fast (stuntman stylie)
While at uni doin a BBQ party my Danish friend decided to get the grill real hot by sucking some petrol out of his motorbike and pouring it on. I've never jumped so fast (stuntman stylie)
Jan 20th 2008, 5:58 pm
#6
Bouncer For Mothercare
Joined: Sep 2007
Location: southampton
Posts: 142
Re: Helpful hint for those new to BBQing in NZ.
I think whats more embarrassing is that (Lee and I are troubleshooters by trade) we sat there adjusting the ignitors, making sure everything was clean.
We even released some 'gas' from the bottle and had a sniff.
There was no smell, so we deduced from that, that LPG is odourless.
I feel like a right 'nana
We even released some 'gas' from the bottle and had a sniff.
There was no smell, so we deduced from that, that LPG is odourless.
I feel like a right 'nana
My best mate Dan who lives in Welly did exactly that about 4 weeks ago. After finally realising that he had to fill the can himself he said to the guy behind the counter "you will never believe what I did" to which he responded " bet I can, your English"
Jan 20th 2008, 6:15 pm
#7
Forum Regular
Joined: Sep 2007
Location: Now Oratia, NZ
Posts: 243
Re: Helpful hint for those new to BBQing in NZ.
That was funny!
Jan 20th 2008, 8:51 pm
#8
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2006
Location: From Essex to Christchurch.
Posts: 578
Jan 20th 2008, 8:58 pm
#9
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,118
Re: Helpful hint for those new to BBQing in NZ.
yep i went to kmart for mine
i asked if the bottle was 'ready to be used' - and they said yes. I asked what I do when i need to refuel - they said 'take it to a garage'.
Of course, forgetting you need to ask VERY specific questions in order to get the answer you want in this country......
So yes the bottles are empty, and you refuel at a petrol station.
i asked if the bottle was 'ready to be used' - and they said yes. I asked what I do when i need to refuel - they said 'take it to a garage'.
Of course, forgetting you need to ask VERY specific questions in order to get the answer you want in this country......
So yes the bottles are empty, and you refuel at a petrol station.
Jan 20th 2008, 9:03 pm
#10
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2006
Location: From Essex to Christchurch.
Posts: 578
Re: Helpful hint for those new to BBQing in NZ.
yep i went to kmart for mine
i asked if the bottle was 'ready to be used' - and they said yes. I asked what I do when i need to refuel - they said 'take it to a garage'.
Of course, forgetting you need to ask VERY specific questions in order to get the answer you want in this country......
So yes the bottles are empty, and you refuel at a petrol station.
i asked if the bottle was 'ready to be used' - and they said yes. I asked what I do when i need to refuel - they said 'take it to a garage'.
Of course, forgetting you need to ask VERY specific questions in order to get the answer you want in this country......
So yes the bottles are empty, and you refuel at a petrol station.
i cant believe that... How funny... At least i won't do what you did i spose...
Is there any other crazy things you need to do over there?..
Jan 20th 2008, 9:03 pm
#11
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,820
Re: Helpful hint for those new to BBQing in NZ.
Yep! And no man comes on a truck delivering full bottles ..... you go to the petrol station to fill it up
Jan 21st 2008, 6:37 am
#12
HAPPY AS...
Joined: May 2006
Location: Taupo
Posts: 1,068
Re: Helpful hint for those new to BBQing in NZ.
Aaaaahhhh.....here we have lonely Malcolm who WILL come and swap your bottle....
Jan 21st 2008, 6:48 am
#13
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,118
Re: Helpful hint for those new to BBQing in NZ.
So you only really pay for what you want!
(i have been too embarrassed to do it yet because not entirely sure of protocol - so I take cruddy leaves home with me)
Jan 21st 2008, 6:55 am
#14
conquering the world!
Joined: Aug 2006
Location: Puatahanui, Porirua
Posts: 4,905
Re: Helpful hint for those new to BBQing in NZ.
yeh - in supermarkets, you peel off all the outer leaves of the caulis and cabbages that you dont want and drop them into the bins they provide.
So you only really pay for what you want!
(i have been too embarrassed to do it yet because not entirely sure of protocol - so I take cruddy leaves home with me)
So you only really pay for what you want!
(i have been too embarrassed to do it yet because not entirely sure of protocol - so I take cruddy leaves home with me)
Jan 21st 2008, 7:09 am
#15
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,763
Re: Helpful hint for those new to BBQing in NZ.
That is too funny about the BBQ!