Low toxicity – butane is a very clean burning gas, so if you’re keen to use a fuel source that has a small impact on the environment, then butane makes the perfect choice.

Cost effective – butane tends to be the cheaper option when it comes to BBQ gas, so if you’re looking to save money, butane should be your fuel of choice. These are the larger gas bottles that you may have seen on industrial estates. These larger gas bottles are used to contain propane rather than butane and are available in a wide variety of sizes from 3.9kg right through to enormous 47kg cylinders. Large propane gas cylinders are not generally recommended for use with BBQs. If you do want to use one of these cylinders with your BBQ then you would need to use a screw-on high-pressure adjustable propane regulator. How much gas do I need for my BBQ? It’s important to know that gas bottles must be disposed of in the correct and legal way. For example, only people authorised by Calor, such as our nominated retailers or Calor centres, are allowed to be in possession of empty cylinders and to handle or dispose them. If you’re unsure, please call your local Calor Distribution Centrefor assistance. I could find places that had them but nowhere that had them would swap a 4.5 kg for a 7kg and i knew of two places that would do it but go outdoors here dont seem to get many 7 kg butane but did have the 6kg propane and calor are only open till 5 and i dont finish work till 5If, however, you’ve got a larger BBQ with four or more burners, it’s recommended that you should buy at least a 13kg bottle. Larger gas BBQs can be quite ‘hungry’, especially if you’re using them regularly, so it can make sense to have at least one bottle in reserve as well as the one connected to the BBQ. Beyond these distinctions, there are various benefits to each type of gas which we have detailed below. What are the benefits of using butane gas for BBQs? The gas bottle is always attached via a regulator. This performs an important safety function, as it controls the pressure at which the gas moves from the bottle to the appliance. It is important to ensure that you have the correct regulator fitted to your appliance for your chosen gas bottle. In simple terms, a green Patio gas bottle is compatible with a clip on regulator, whereas a red propane bottle will require a screw in regulator. Whether you want propane or butane gas for your BBQ, you shouldn’t have a problem finding a supplier.

Patio gas stored in green cylinders is propane, which is ideally for use in outdoor areas. This is specifically called Patio gas because it is designed to power outdoor appliances such as gas barbecues and patio heaters, and these bottles are compatible with a 27mm clip on regulator. You may find that some patio gas bottles are green rather than the red or blue described above. Green patio gas bottles will use a clip-on regulator as opposed to the screw-on regulators used by other types of propane gas bottle/cylinder. Propane gas cylinders Butane gas is mainly used for camping, single burner cooking appliances and indoor portable heaters. Butane has a boiling point of -2ºc and tends to be a bit cheaper than propane. One of the biggest brands, Calor, has a handy ‘finder tool’ which will help you locate your nearest supplier of gas. You can access this tool here . When it comes to carbon emissions, both propane and butane are clean burning fuels that are better for the environment than alternatives such as oil. If you are using propane in BioLPG form (where it is still chemically identical to LPG and compatible with all LPG products) you can reduce your carbon emissions by up to 38% when compared to oil**.As well as deciding what type of gas you should use with your BBQ, you will also need to think about what type of gas bottle you want to use. There are two types of this gas, butane and propane. Butane is stored in blue cylinders and is ideal for camping, single burner cooking appliances and indoor portable heaters. Propane on the other hand is stored in red cylinders and predominantly a commercial heating and large appliance fuel, also ideal for heating and cooking in catering vans. Patio Gas stored in green cylinders is propane which is ideal for outdoor living appliances such as barbeques and patio heaters.

If you’re looking for more barbecue and outdoor cooking advice, read more on the Direct Stoves blog …All year round operation – perhaps the biggest benefit of using propane gas is that it will work all-year-round with no problems. That’s because of its boiling temperature of -42ºc. This means that if you’re a regular BBQer even in the depths of winter, propane can keep you cooking on! BioLPG, an eco-propane, is a renewable, sustainable energy source made from a blend of waste, residues, and sustainably sourced materials. It’s chemically identical to LPG and is compatible with all LPG products - BioLPG has no compromise on performance, so it's as energy efficient as LPG, whilst supporting us all to achieve a more sustainable future. When you buy gas from us in a cylinder, you'll be asked to pay a 'cylinder charge' for each cylinder. This is because it will remain our property and it is being provided to you only for the purposes of using the gas supplied. When the cylinder is empty, you can simply exchange it for a pre-filled cylinder or return the empty cylinder to us. Propane gas is mainly used as a commercial heating and large appliance fuel (such as heating and cooking in catering vans or on BBQs). Propane has a boiling temperature of -42ºc, so is suitable for use all-year-round. Propane is ideal if you’re intending to use your BBQ or appliance in very cold temperatures. They are also designed to be compatible with regulators (more on these later), which make it easy to connect the gas bottle to your BBQ. Some brands of patio gas will also include an indicator on the side of the bottle, which will tell you how much gas is remaining in the bottle.

Whether you’re using the gas for home or business, what type and size of gas bottle you need will vary depending on what you intend on using this fuel for. With a wide range of Calor gas bottle sizes and types available, we’ve made the decision process really easy for you, by creating a handy online tool to help you choose the correct gas bottle you need.Whether you’ve only got a small amount of space, or you’re looking for a multiple-burner BBQ that can cook for large parties of friends and family, then you’ll find something for you at Direct Stoves. Ease of use – again, like butane, propane gas is an easy to use fuel source. Simply connect the gas bottle to your BBQ, allow the gas to reach the appliance, hit the ignition switch and you’re cooking on gas! Gas regulators are there to keep you safe. A regulator controls the flow of gas from the bottle, through the hose, to your BBQ. Without a regulator, you would run the risk of letting too much gas reach your BBQ at once, with dangerous consequences. Easy to use – using butane gas is really easy. To get started, all you need to do is attach the gas bottle to your BBQ, allow the gas to run through to the appliance and then hit the ignition switch. Easy!