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Subject Topic: The end of Calor Lite Post Reply Post New Topic
Personoxter
05/5/2017 at 11:40am
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My stockist says they no longer can get the Lite cylinders as they are at the end of their 10 year life!!

No information on replacement.

They've always been a rip-off in my opinion.

Anyone else heard?

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Personbusyphil
05/5/2017 at 3:55pm
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It says on there website they are available from dealers mine here at stoke have full stocks in and have heard nothing about them


Personoxter
05/5/2017 at 5:12pm
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I phoned the helpline and girl said there's a national shortage of lites at the moment. When I quizzed her about stopping production she hedged about as though she knew something but wasn't saying.
I got the story from two gas suppliers in Aberdeen.

There's always a shortage when BBQ /caravan season starts but this may be more than that?

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Personbusyphil
05/5/2017 at 5:58pm
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From my own forum I obtained from calor
A decision has been taken to replace the 6kg lite cylinder with another lightweight product which we plan to bring to market in the future (Expected 2018)    • There will be no ‘new’ 6kg lites entering the market in 2017 - existing cylinders in the market will continue to be available they are not being withdrawn   • To minimise customer disruption, we’ve invested heavily in standard 6’s for 2017 so there will be sufficient availability • Additional 6kg’s will be delivered to make up any shortfall in 6kg lite supplies so you will still have the same stock quantity in store   What does this mean for my customer? • Customers returning an empty 6kg lite should be offered one in return     They should be sold   • If no 6kg lites are available the customer should be offered a 6kg in return • They will be able to exchange for a 6kg lite in future (Subject to availability)    • Customers   with an empty 6kg (Standard) should be offered one in return   No   Empty   OR Plus Cylinder Refill Agreement    at   £39.99 • Customers without an empty cylinder should be sold a 6kg cylinder along with the Cylinder Refill Agreement (CRA) priced at £39.99   


PersonOpensauce
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I'm guessing they will be going to plastic lightweight cylinders. I'm surprised they did not do that in the first place. Continental gas providers have used plastic cylinders for yrs.


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Personoxter
08/5/2017 at 1:56pm
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Picked up two standard 6kg cylinders this morning. I got a receipt showing I had returned a "lite" and a promise to supply a new version of the lite when they come to market. Says they will be interchangeable anyway, but I don't trust them.

Apparently the lites are corroding on the inside, hence the demise of the product.

The main dealer here has no idea what material the replacement lightweight will be made from. He says they will lose millions over the issue. Can you guess who will end up paying for this fiasco? Yes, the same punters who paid extra for the privilege of buying the same 6kg of propane in a lighter cylinder.

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20/8/2017 at 10:08am
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just been to out local Dealer who said he had had his last delivery of Lite bottles.H had 2 left ! No news on a "light|" replacement


Personoxter
20/8/2017 at 10:32am
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Was at main dealer this week and Calor are very tight-lipped about replacements.

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Personsubaru
20/8/2017 at 1:52pm
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Went past a large Calor stockist this morning in Oxfordshire where all their stocks can be seen through the security fence.

In the past I have noticed plenty on Calor Lite but today there was not one in sight. Unable to enquire as they are closed on Sundays.


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Calor ought to do deal with Le Cube over in France, handy size 6kg GRP containers with clip on regulator, with a choice of Butane or Propane.

Next time we are over in France, I will be on the look out for a couple of Le Cube's, you sometimes see them abandoned at the side of the road.


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I have just picked up a full one from the local caravan place, this subject is old news though. From what I understand the lite bottles get dented too easily and are not economical to repair hence they are being discontinued. New ones due in 2018. I'm sure it was Val A who posted a lengthy blurb from Calor (or maybe it wasn't Val!). They are even available in the local tool hire business!


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"Next time we are over in France, I will be on the look out for a couple of Le Cube's, you sometimes see them abandoned at the side of the road."

You're obviously going through the rougher end of town.

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From Camping & Caravanning:

" Calor Lite cylinder update

LPG supplier Calor has provided some further information about its lightweight gas cylinders.

Calor Lite cylinders have been discontinued but a new lightweight cylinder is in development. The company has confirmed current Calor Lite users will be able to exchange their cylinders for new-style ones when they are released. This will be true even if a Lite cylinder has been exchanged for a standard 6kg gas cylinder in the meantime, as long as the customer has proof of purchase of the original Lite product.

Calor has more information about the programme on its website. If Club members are interested in getting involved in research relating to development of the new lightweight cylinder they are asked to contact Calor by email at caravaninsight at calor.co.uk."


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Hi Grandad Kenny, thanks for the advice you gave us some months ago, I just wanted to know if you book your ferry in advance and is it cheaper or not as it's winter



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