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yep. no problem with that, if its gonna leak, its gonna leak anyway,

the gas powered fork lift machines have them on their side all the time.

stu

As said in previous posts, I am no expert but I think storing the bottle on its side is probably OK, but do not use it this way, always have it in an upright position,

best regards, Martin

If you store any gas cannister on its side then you must ensure it's well secured. If the valve goes it'll take off like a rocket. It should be secured even when it's stood up to stop it getting knocked over. 

Never use whilst on its side. Very dangerous.

Thank you very much guys, for the sound advise,

It's back to the drawing board !

I once had a small calor gas bottle with a valve jammed in the open position so had to let it empy . turned on its side or upside down the liquid gas comes out and as a consequence a lot mor gas gets out at a far greater rate as it changes to gas instantly in normal atmospheric pressure.

I personally wouldnt store gas canisters on their side and most definately wouldnt attempt to use one sideways.

Ive always stored my 7kg butane bottles on thier side in my trailer box as theres no room to stand them upright & close the box lid. I,ve never had any problems with doing so. I always use them standing upright though & the trailer box lid being half ajar gives a reassuring sense of it all being ventilated properly. Even though gas sinks !!!! Its a strange world is,nt it

Regards THUMPER.