Is Calor gas the same as flogas?

The gas in the bottles is exactly the same. The only difference is the type of gas either Butane or Propane. No, the screw fitting for Calor propane is the same for FLOGAS propane.

Can I return a flogas cylinder?

When you buy gas from us in a cylinder, you’ll be asked to pay a ‘cylinder charge’ for each cylinder. When the cylinder is empty, you can simply exchange it for a pre-filled cylinder or return the empty cylinder to us.

How can you tell how old a gas bottle is?

How to check if your gas bottle is out of date?

Pick up the bottle and look at the collar around the top.
Rotate around until you see stamped numbers (sometimes difficult to read)
You will find a month and year stamp. This is your 10 year start date.
If this is older than ten years your gas bottle is out of date.

Is flogas cheaper than Calor?

Flogas is cheaper than Calor. However, although these retailers will exchange a flogas cylinder for a Calor one, you cant change a flogas for a calor one.

Can I use flogas in my caravan?

These lightweight gas bottles are easy to use, rust proof, and semi-translucent. A popular alternative to metal cylinders, they’re perfect for powering barbecues, camping stoves, caravans, patio heaters, and more.

Is there still a shortage of Calor gas?

The UK is currently experiencing a nationwide shortage of LPG Bottles due to higher demand and restricted supply. The COVID pandemic has resulted in record demand for gas cylinders in 2020/2021 due to the prolonged lockdown and recent warm weather.

How do you dispose of flogas bottles?

Use our cylinder return form to request a collection and we will arrange for our local depot to collect your cylinder(s) for you. Alternatively, you can check with your local civic amenity site as these often will take your cylinders.

Can you swap expired gas bottles?

You can swap any brand of 9kg (nominal size) gas bottle and we even accept gas bottles that are out of date (expired test date) that cannot be refilled without re-inspection. There are some basic requirements to swap: The bottle must have a foot ring and protective valve collar/handle.

Can you switch out of date gas bottles?

SWAP’n’GO accepts out of date gas bottles. A SWAP’n’GO gas bottle out of date or even past 9½ years is refurbished as necessary, re-inspected by a certified test station and has the neck ring re-stamped with a new test date.

Can you use flogas in a caravan?

Flogas, in partnership with Hexagon Ragasco, is revolutionising the UK leisure cylinder market with our composite cylinder, Gaslight. A popular alternative to metal cylinders, they’re perfect for powering barbecues, camping stoves, caravans, patio heaters, and more.

Can you get flogas in Europe?

But when you tour in Europe, you won’t find Calor Gas or Flogas outlets providing an exchange service for UK gas cylinders. Campingaz has a range of butane gas cylinders and appliances, widely available at caravan and motorhome dealers in Europe, but at a premium.

Are Flogas cylinders interchangeable with other brands of bottled gas?

The Flogas cylinder and valve system is interchangeable with other brands of bottled gas and this facilitates ease of purchasing bottled gas for customers. Looking for a bulk gas tank?

Can you return a Flogas cylinder?

Cylinder Returns / Exchanges. The Flogas dealer network will accept competitor cylinders when customers are purchasing Flogas butane and propane refills. The Flogas cylinder and valve system is interchangeable with other brands of bottled gas and this facilitates ease of purchasing bottled gas for customers.

Why choose Flogas Patio Gas?

Flogas operates a nationwide network of distributors in strategic locations to ensure constant and speedy deliveries direct to customers, whatever the weather. Flogas Patio Gas is the perfect fuel for patio heaters and like butane cylinders, can be used with gas barbeques as well.

What is the number for Flogas shop?

Flogas ShopGas cookers, BBQs, camping stoves, gas fires and more. Price PlansCheck out our Smart Electricity Price Plan. Important Safety Numbers Safety Information LPG Customer Numbers In An Emergency 028 9073 2611 General Enquiries 028 9073 2611 Natural Gas Customer Numbers In An Emergency 0800 002 001 General Enquiries 028 9073 0277