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Hi we have a Kampa Alfresco double hob......neva been camping and are going soon.....not sure what regulator to get or where is cheapest.....it seems a little baffling?  Any help would be great! Ta x


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If you have butane gas (e.g. Calor Butane or Camping Gaz) you need a butane regulator. Butane canisters and regulators are usually blue.

If you don't have the tubing to connect the stove to the regulator, you'll need a length of that too. Places like Go Outdoors stock both.

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Thanks, all I need to check then is the diameter of it?  It says 0.59mm?  Which is cheaper to run or best propane or butane?


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It's probably the standard tubing you need but (without checking) I suspect the diameter is printed on the tube.

Butane is generally considered the best choice for summer. The only issue with butane is when the temperature drops toward freezing and the gas stops vaporising, giving a feeble burn. So for winter camping propane is a better choice.

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sorry if I sound dumb, so I can buy any regulator as long as I stick to butane/propane......the 0.59mm is the tube dia?

 


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What type of canister do you have?

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haven't got anything yet......booklet says to get butane 28-30 mbar? std gas cylinder 3,5 or 11 liquid gas? 


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You need to get your canister first really. Then get the regulator that fits it.

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Blue regulator for Butane, Orange for Propane, it will probably be standard 8mm tubing you need.  Unless you plan on camping in temperatures that would freeze the nuts off a brass monkey, then Butane is fine and cheaper :)

Pete.


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Thanks Guys!  Will get some butane gas, anyone know where cheapest?  Thanks for all your help! Clare x


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Quote: Originally posted by clare70 on 24/7/2011
Thanks Guys!  Will get some butane gas, anyone know where cheapest?  Thanks for all your help! Clare x

What size gas bottle are you planning on taking with you ?

I have the 4.5kg butane bottle, I got it from my local recycle tip for nothing.  If you don't have a bottle you will need to pay about £30 deposit and then about £15 for the gas, so your first stop should be the tip and try and talk to the nice men there.  Then just shop around locally for a refill/swap  :)

Pete


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Quote: Originally posted by Odds on 24/7/2011
it will probably be standard 8mm tubing you need. 
The OP said that it was 5.9mm, so 8mm tubing will be no use.

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Quote: Originally posted by Bernie47 on 25/7/2011
Quote: Originally posted by Odds on 24/7/2011
it will probably be standard 8mm tubing you need. 
The OP said that it was 5.9mm, so 8mm tubing will be no use.

5.9mm quoted might be the internal diameter rather than the outer, look for images of the cooker and the fitting looks like the standard 8mm.  It also says that Butane or Propane regulator can be used and they are standard 8mm hose fittings as far as I know.

Pete.


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if you go to your local bottled gas supplier , try and avoid calor as they charge a deposit on the bottle , if you can take the appliance with you , all the better , then take their advice as to which bottle , regulator , pipe and clips you require , if its a small independent he'l probably set it up for you at the same time ,, happy cooking ,,

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Right next to the potatoes and veg ,,,


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http://www.camperlands.co.uk/kampa-alfresco-camping-stove.html

Check out the 'related' items at the bottom of the page.

Pete.



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