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PersonGrimupnorthreaper
09/4/2011 at 12:13pm
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I have recently changed caravans and the new one is a 2010 Europa which has a Truma changeover regulator.

I currently have a full 7kg and 4.5kg Butane cylinder, if I want to change to Propane cylinders, could I simply wait until one of the Butanes become empty, then buy a Propane pigtail and bottle then connect them both up at the same time?

The reason I want to convert to Propane is a freezing issue I had last November.


PersonDavid Klyne
09/4/2011 at 3:04pm
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Given the price of gas it would make sense to use what you already have or swap over in the Autumn.

David


PersonGrimupnorthreaper
09/4/2011 at 3:55pm
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Fair point..... but is it OK to mix them?


PersonOpensauce
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Theres no need to mix them, just keep 1 bottle turned off until the other is empty.


PersonGrimupnorthreaper
09/4/2011 at 7:41pm
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No, when one becomes empty the regulator automatically closes the M/T one then opens the other.

I just want to make sure it's OK to have a Propane and Butane linked up to the regulator.


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Yes, that's fine.
Disposable cylinders are often a blend of propane and butane.


PersonGrimupnorthreaper
10/4/2011 at 5:28pm
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I thought as much but if in doubt ask. :-)


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Quote: Originally posted by Grimupnorthreaper on 09/4/2011
No, when one becomes empty the regulator automatically closes the M/T one then opens the other.

I just want to make sure it's OK to have a Propane and Butane linked up to the regulator.
In order for that to happen both bottles need to be turned on(ie bottle valves open)if you left one closed it would allow the other bottle to exhaust itself before you changed over to the other. Having said all that I would agree, I can't see what harm mixing would do, but the solution is there if you don't want them to mix.



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