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I have brought the Campingaz chef cooker, and a couple of small cylinders of gas -'c--270' from Tesco. I now think it might not be adequate. I've read loads of posts (I am a first time camper to be!)  is there a refillable can I am supposed to get?

I must sound soooo thick, but there has been so much to get I've been caught up in all the excitement! Could a user of this cooker let me know what they use and how long the different gas bottles/cans last, We need it to boil the kettle and cook breakfasts for a couple of days?

Would really appreciate help. Derrrrrrrr

Thankyou

Ellie x

Hi Ellie  ,first off did it come with a regulator ? one of these if not you need one ( about £5 in camping shops )then ask in the store for the correct one to go with the gas you decide on. and you will need a length of hose available at the same place ,to connect the bottle to the cooker via the regulator

You will need to decide which refillable gas you want to use

1) Calor gas cheaper of the 2 but larger bottles,not available in France

2) camping gaz smaller bottles more expensive but is available on the continent ( only relevant if planning holidays abroad)

Then you decide which size of bottle both calor and campingaz come in different sizes the ones used for camping tend to be the 4.5 or 7kg  Calor bottles  or 904 or 907 campingaz bottles

You can buy your first bottles at calor/campingas supply shops but the initial outlay is expensive ,altho refils are only around £10 + your empty ,so have a look at scrap yards /recycling centers and car boots for the empty bottles then take them to swap for a full one .

Hi Ellie,

We've got the Campingaz Chef, and use a 907 bottle. The bottle has so far lasted 2 camping trips (in total 8 days) and is still going....just waiting for it to stop right in the middle of cooking breakfast/dinner. Trying to convince my OH that we should probably invest in a second reserve bottle. 

As Skatty has explained you can go either the Calorgas or Campingaz route depending on which regulator you have/decide to buy.

...and of course the best bit is trying to fit all your kit in the car/roofbox.

Thakyou Scatty and Marynov, for your help.

I had ordered a Campinaz 28 mbr (?) regulator, but I guess I need to buy a calor regulator now (although this regulator doesn't state whether butane/calor what ever. I will now sort out a calor gas cylinder 904 or 907.

My head hurts!!

I really appreciate your help. Thankyou

Ellie xxx

We have the same cooker and use a campingaz 907 bottle. We have managed at least 8-10 days camping catering for 4 adults + 4 kids, although we do use a bbq for evening meals as well a lot of the time.

We find that they don't just run out suddenly, but you notice that the kettle takes a lot longer to boil as it approaches empty. Then we go change it either that day (or the next morning) as appropriate. We haven't yet been left with no gas at all!!

BTW The price of refilling seems to have gone up a lot this year, Last year we were paying £10-12, changed one last week for £17.50 (ouch). Anyone else noticed this?

Quote: Originally posted by alex2 on 06/6/2006

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 I had ordered a Campinaz 28 mbr (?) regulator, but I guess I need to buy a calor regulator now (although this regulator doesn't state whether butane/calor what ever. I will now sort out a calor gas cylinder 904 or 907.

 

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No Ellie, the 904 and 907 bottles are the Campingaz ones so will work with the Campingaz regulator.

It's only if you get a Calor (or similar e.g. Flogas or Budget Gas) 4.5 Kgs bottle that you will need the Calor regulator.

Quote: Originally posted by JimPD on 06/6/2006

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The price of refilling seems to have gone up a lot this year, Last year we were paying £10-12, changed one last week for £17.50 (ouch). Anyone else noticed this?

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Thankyou everyone, I will try and get hold of a campingaz 904 or 907 bottle.

How much is the initial outlay for the bottle, I've seen how much refilling varies,cost wise. Could anyone reccomend the best place to buy the bottles?

Thanks again for your time,everyone!

Ellie x

Thankyou Fat Belly , for your advice and offer. I have delgated the task of acquiring a bottle to my husband, I do the research and subsequent ordering, he provides the money!

Any probs with getting one then I'lI  be in touch.

Cheers

Ellie x