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06/7/2008 at 6:42pm
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Hi all,
Having had a quick scout around, it seems clear that calor gas is significantly cheaper than campingaz.
We're looking at getting this stove link
* Has anyone got one running on Calor gas ? what type of cylindre is required (only campingaz cylindres are specified)
* will I need an extra adaptor to what comes wiht the stove ?
* As we're going to France (which apparently doesnt stock calor), we need to be sure we have enough stock to last out stay. We'll be camping a week, 2 adults+2 toddlers, and cooking breakfast and evening meals. What's people's guestimate of how much butane we're likely to need to comfortably cover 1 week ?

Sorry for the barrage of questions ! any pointers welcome.
Tim


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That stove will run on either Camping Gaz or Calor Gas as there is no difference between them, they are both Butane but yes you will need a Calor regulator, they are around a fiver, a Calor Gas 4.5 kg should last more than a week with normal use



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06/7/2008 at 6:50pm
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It looks like you can use any supply of gas as long as the regulator has a hose outlet on it. I wouldn't use campinggaz in the UK as the refill suppliers aren't as common as Calor gas.


06/7/2008 at 6:54pm
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Tim

I have that stove which we use for outdoor cooking when its hot and I run it of Calor Gas, the propane variety but it would work equally well on Butane. You will need a bottle top regulator and a sufficient length of gas tubing. If its any help we use 6kgs gas bottles and after an 8 week trip round Germany we are still on the same bottle so even the smallest Calor bottle (4.5kgs) should last you far more than a week.

David



06/7/2008 at 6:55pm
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Hi Tim,

I've got a campingaz stove and I always use calor gas, I bought 2 x 4.5kg empty cannisters on e-bay for £15.00.
I did have to buy a regulator, which cost me approx £6.00
and the refill gas cost me £12.50.
Hope that helps.
Thanks Allison


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06/7/2008 at 8:13pm
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thanks all.
Sounds like a 4.5kg will do the job for the week.
I might have a look around for a second hand empty cannister to start with.
Cheers,
Tim



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