Changing gas bottle
#1
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Changing gas bottle
Hi I'm new to this forum and my gas bottle has just finished on me, I have a spare that is full but am unsure whether to change it or not. Is there a general gas man that comes around to fit these for you to make sure you don't blow up the place? Or is the top of the cylinder completely safe to take off and put on the new bottle? They are the orange gas bottles and not the silver.
Cheers
Cheers
#2
Re: Changing gas bottle
Hi I'm new to this forum and my gas bottle has just finished on me, I have a spare that is full but am unsure whether to change it or not. Is there a general gas man that comes around to fit these for you to make sure you don't blow up the place? Or is the top of the cylinder completely safe to take off and put on the new bottle? They are the orange gas bottles and not the silver.
Cheers
Cheers
obviously not while smoking
#3
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Re: Changing gas bottle
Thanks
One thing you'd expect my uni to tell me getting here :P
One thing you'd expect my uni to tell me getting here :P
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Re: Changing gas bottle
These are the instuctions that I leave in my apartment for visitors :
To replace the bottle.
Ensure heater turned off and cool.
Open the back to fully reveal the bottle.
On top of the bottle is the regulator, it is blue with a black ring.
Using both hands hold the regulator and lift the black ring.
The regulator will lift off the bottle.
Move the hose to one side and remove the bottle.
The replacement bottle will be heavy. Much heavier than the empty one.
Remove the plastic cap.
I find it easier to reconnect a new bottle before putting it in to the fire.
Again hold the regulator in both hands, lift the black ring and fit the regulator to the top of the bottle. Press fully down, then press the black ring down until it seats.
You should not be able to lift the regulator off, if you can it is not fitted properly and will not work.
It is now ready for use as before.
HTH
To replace the bottle.
Ensure heater turned off and cool.
Open the back to fully reveal the bottle.
On top of the bottle is the regulator, it is blue with a black ring.
Using both hands hold the regulator and lift the black ring.
The regulator will lift off the bottle.
Move the hose to one side and remove the bottle.
The replacement bottle will be heavy. Much heavier than the empty one.
Remove the plastic cap.
I find it easier to reconnect a new bottle before putting it in to the fire.
Again hold the regulator in both hands, lift the black ring and fit the regulator to the top of the bottle. Press fully down, then press the black ring down until it seats.
You should not be able to lift the regulator off, if you can it is not fitted properly and will not work.
It is now ready for use as before.
HTH
#5
Re: Changing gas bottle
These are the instuctions that I leave in my apartment for visitors :
To replace the bottle.
Ensure heater turned off and cool.
Open the back to fully reveal the bottle.
On top of the bottle is the regulator, it is blue with a black ring.
Using both hands hold the regulator and lift the black ring.
The regulator will lift off the bottle.
Move the hose to one side and remove the bottle.
The replacement bottle will be heavy. Much heavier than the empty one.
Remove the plastic cap.
I find it easier to reconnect a new bottle before putting it in to the fire.
Again hold the regulator in both hands, lift the black ring and fit the regulator to the top of the bottle. Press fully down, then press the black ring down until it seats.
You should not be able to lift the regulator off, if you can it is not fitted properly and will not work.
It is now ready for use as before.
HTH
To replace the bottle.
Ensure heater turned off and cool.
Open the back to fully reveal the bottle.
On top of the bottle is the regulator, it is blue with a black ring.
Using both hands hold the regulator and lift the black ring.
The regulator will lift off the bottle.
Move the hose to one side and remove the bottle.
The replacement bottle will be heavy. Much heavier than the empty one.
Remove the plastic cap.
I find it easier to reconnect a new bottle before putting it in to the fire.
Again hold the regulator in both hands, lift the black ring and fit the regulator to the top of the bottle. Press fully down, then press the black ring down until it seats.
You should not be able to lift the regulator off, if you can it is not fitted properly and will not work.
It is now ready for use as before.
HTH
#6
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Re: Changing gas bottle
I did not envisage a comprehensive, fits all guide, it was just an example of what I do in my circumstances. There is also a guide to operation which features the on off lever.
I have never seen other than a blue regulator but I'm sure they are out there.
I have never seen other than a blue regulator but I'm sure they are out there.
#7
Re: Changing gas bottle
Not a criticism, just an attempt to cover off as many as possible of the OP's potential problems
#8
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Re: Changing gas bottle
I didn't take it as critique although my response might have seemed so.
rule 1 never post after drink !
rule 1 never post after drink !
#9
Re: Changing gas bottle
A rule I am familiar with (as in breaking) ... though not on that or this occasion
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Re: Changing gas bottle
Hi I'm new to this forum and my gas bottle has just finished on me, I have a spare that is full but am unsure whether to change it or not. Is there a general gas man that comes around to fit these for you to make sure you don't blow up the place? Or is the top of the cylinder completely safe to take off and put on the new bottle? They are the orange gas bottles and not the silver.
Cheers
Cheers