CALOR GAS 

'We are an authorised Calor gas retailer'

We carry stocks of Calor gas for caravans and motorhomes, including small patio refills and cylinders for back-packers and portable camping stoves.

           

Safety is always paramount when using gas and it is very important to have a regular gas leakage service check. 

Our qualified technicians are ACOPS registered and will be pleased to offer advice regarding this matter.

Listed below is our Propane and Butane range of larger cylinders, with typical usage suggestions.

• As the international market is currently causing prices to fluctuate rapidly, 
  please phone us on 01288 359 365 for our best price.

	Patio Gas - 13kg Propane - gas refill All Patio Heaters come ready to run on new Patio Gas. Calor Patio Gas is the only all weather performance patio heater cylinder that accepts the easy fit clip on regulator that requires no tools for assembly.  Price : £ POA   (Phone: 01288 359 365)
	BBQ Gas - 6kg Butane - gas refill The new BBQ Gas cylinders is an attractive jade green colour that looks good on any patio and has a compact shape that fits neatly under most wagon barbecues. This low profile shape and twin plastic carrying handles also make this light weight cylinder truly portable and stable when carrying by car. Price : £ POA   (Phone: 01288 359 365)
	4.5 kg Butane - gas refill Typically used for spring and summer caravanning. Also used in commercial applications for torches. Price : £ POA   (Phone: 01288 359 365)
	7 kg Butane - gas refill Ideal for use in caravans and small portable heaters Price : £ POA   (Phone: 01288 359 365)
	12 kg Butane - gas refill Ideal for the larger portable heater Price : £ POA   (Phone: 01288 359 365)
	3.9kg Propane - gas refill Ideal for small commercial applications where ease of mobility is important e.g. paint stripping torches. Price : £ POA   (Phone: 01288 359 365)
	6kg Propane - gas refill Ideal for small commercial applications where ease of mobility is important e.g. paint stripping torches. Price : £ POA   (Phone: 01288 359 365)
	13 kg Propane - gas refill Ideal for the winter caravan trip - due to its lower freezing point can be used in colder outdoor weather. Price : £ POA   (Phone: 01288 359 365)

• Some prices are subject to a cylinder refill agreement charge, if no empty gas cylinder is available for exchange.

General Cylinder Safety Information:

Gas Safety in Caravans
Caravans must be originally built, regularly maintained and gas appliances installed - in accordance with the safety requirements of British Standards in order to help minimise risk to you and your family.

All Gas appliances in your caravan should be serviced annually to keep them in a safe and efficient condition. Properly maintained appliances are safe in use and should be no cause for concern.

The service should include:

• Ventilation check (air inlets are clear and adequate)
• Flue check 
• Appliance safety devices are working correctly
• Appliances are safe for further use
• A check for gas leaks and condition of pipework and hoses

LPG Gas Installation Standard EN1949
LPG gas installation standard EN1949 effective from September 2003 (all 2004 models onwards) for NCC certified caravans and motor homes. 

At present users require a regulator for each gas type they use, 28mbar for Butane and 37mbar for Propane. All models built after September 2003 must be fitted with an EN 12864, Annex D regulator by the manufacturer. In most cases this will be fitted to the bulkhead or gas bottle locker wall.

Will we need different pressure regulators, one Butane and one Propane?
The EN 12864, Annex D regulators fitted will be 30mbar to standardise with Europe and the new regulator is designed to supply Propane or Butane at this pressure.

How will I connect the new regulator to the gas cylinders?
3 new hoses (pigtails) are available from North Coast Caravans for the UK market, one for Calor 4.5 kg Butane (hexagonal nut), one for Calor 3.9kg & 6kg Propane and one M20 x M20 with an adapter for Campingaz cylinders. For 20mm & 21mm Clip On Butane cylinders adapters are available to fit the 4.5kg Butane hose. Valve sizes vary dependant on gas supplier with 21mm standard for Calor 7kg & 15kg Butane.

Purchasers of new caravans should be asked which gas they intend to use, or be supplied with all hoses as standard. The Butane connection as well as being for the UK market is also the standard connection for LPG cylinders in France, so purchasers who intend to use their caravan in France and in the UK on LPG or Propane would need to buy the Propane and Butane Pigtails.

Continental fittings?
The standard connection LPG in France is the M21.7 Butane Nut Connection.

We would recommend that for Butane on the continent, that Campingaz is used as the cylinders are freely available, and can also be used in the UK. For Campingaz the M20 x M20 hose connection is required plus the Campingaz adapter. There should be no need to have a different pigtail for each country, if Campingaz is used.

PUSH ON HOSES ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED UNDER THE NEW REGULATIONS. ALL NEW HOSES MUST HAVE A THREADED CONNECTOR.

All hoses supplied by North Coast Caravans will comply with BS3212 or BS EN 1763 and have excess flow and non-return valves for safety. These are Calor listed products.
These hoses will fit ALL regulators fitted to new vans, as the inlet size is the same regardless of the manufacturer. All new 30mbar regulators have a M20 inlet connection, and will be 450mm as specified in the standard. The new regulators fitted will have an over pressure connection as required by EN1949.

Can the system be retro fitted?
Most caravans built in the last 10 years will have appliances manufactured to comply with the Gas Appliance Directive and these can cope with an operating pressure of 30mbar. If in doubt check the appliance data plate, instructions, or contact the manufacturer or local dealer.

It is not recommended that the new EN12864 Annex D regulator be retrofitted to a caravan or motor home manufactured before the introduction of EN1949 with appliances which have an inlet pressure of 28mbar Butane, or 37mbar Propane.

The guidelines below have already been taken into account by caravan designers and manufacturers, but is useful safety information for those using gas cylinders in other applications.

Access & Egress

When looking at the property for a suitable cylinder location consideration must also be given for the future delivery and exchange of the cylinders and safety of the driver. Manual handling of cylinders which includes lifting or dragging must be avoided wherever possible and delivery of 47kg cylinders should be made using a cylinder trolley or similar equipment. Therefore the following points need to be considered:

Avoid:

• Steep slopes
• Flights of steps
• Slippery and uneven surfaces
• Across soft surfaces such as grass, earth etc…
• Any physical obstructions such as drainpipes, parked vehicles etc…
• Confined spaces

Cylinder Location

The following guidelines are taken from LPGA COP 24 Part 1: "Use of Propane at Residential Premises".

Cylinders must be:

• Located against a wall or structure of the building with at least 30 minutes fire resistance
• Positioned on firm level ground in a well-ventilated area
• Positioned where they remain accessible at all times
• Where they do not obstruct any means of access to and from the property.
• Sited where they are reasonably protected from accidental damage or interference by persons, animals or vehicles etc.