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Hi All, This is my first post so please be gentle with me!

I have camped alot as a child and was a Scout for many years so thought i would try and introduce my husband to camping. We bout the Aldi stove on Friday and sent Hubby to buy gas yesterday which turns out was the wrong sort, please could a kind camper please point me in the right direction!

Thank you

Hi Debbie,

The gas we have is camping gaz CV300+ Butane

Hadn't thought about the regulator, feeling very silly now!

Thank you Debbie, you have been a great help.

Thank you!

Butane/Propane/Campingaz (a butane/propane mix) are all suitable LPG's and it's a matter of personal preference as to which you choose - they all do the same job!

Propane does fare better at very cold temperatures but this is a minor thing really (unless you camp in winter!)

Just make sure whichever gas you use you have the correct hose and regulator for the job. (Butane - Blue, Propane - Red)

I use Propane personally - but that's because I get it free from work!

Butane is most economical.  Camping Gaz is Butane & is available throughout Europe, Calor Butane (blue cylinders) are cheaper though it is only available in the UK.  It starts to freeze around 5 degrees C, so if you plan camping near freezing you would need Propane (red cylinders).  This burns at a faster rate though so it is a bit mor expensive as a result.  Whatever you get, you'll need the appropriate regulator.  Many people on here reccomend a trip to your Council dump & getting a cylinder from there.  This can be taken to a camping shop if it is empty & exchanged for a full one, otherwise you need to pay for the first cylinder you get.

PS nuttyboy, that gas aint free, your customers are paying for it.  It is called theft.

Steve.

PS nuttyboy, that gas aint free, your customers are paying for it.  It is called theft.

Not being funny Steve but how the hell would you know? You know nothing about what I do for a living so for you to practically accuse me of being a thief is both unfair and slanderous. If you must know I actually use propane as part of my job and as such I get an annual private usage allowance so no it's not theft!

This is the second time you have thrown accusations at me (you accused me of  giving dangerous advice on an electric hook-up thread) I strongly suggest you get your facts straight before mounting your high horse and casting judgement on those you know nothing about.

Quote: Originally posted by nuttyboy on 15/6/2009

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PS nuttyboy, that gas aint free, your customers are paying for it.  It is called theft.

Not being funny Steve but how the hell would you know? You know nothing about what I do for a living so for you to practically accuse me of being a thief is both unfair and slanderous. If you must know I actually use propane as part of my job and as such I get an annual private usage allowance so no it's not theft!

This is the second time you have thrown accusations at me (you accused me of  giving dangerous advice on an electric hook-up thread) I strongly suggest you get your facts straight before mounting your high horse and casting judgement on those you know nothing about. <IMG border=0 align=absMiddle src="https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/forum_images/smiley7.gif" alt=17>

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