Gas Bottle

[HareBear Hutch]

Hi guys, quick question re the Gas Bottle.... Do I leave the Gas Bottle on all of the time ?... and then just control the supply using the Gas Knob under the Ring Stove?.... or, do I turn on at the Bottle only when I want to use the Gas?....

 

[T6 CFO]

Hi guys, quick question re the Gas Bottle.... Do I leave the Gas Bottle on all of the time ?... and then just control the supply using the Gas Knob under the Ring Stove?.... or, do I turn on at the Bottle only when I want to use the Gas?....

Turn it off at the bottle when not using for an extended period or when traveling.
Bottle is in a relatively safe container so the weak point in an accident is between the bottle and the cooker.
I turn the in line switch off when not in use.



Mike

 

[ThomasHJ]

We tend to leave it open at the bottle when we are at a campsite (so, at night as well), closing the one beneath the hobs. We close it at the bottle when we drive away.

 

[HareBear Hutch]

Turn it off at the bottle when not using for an extended period or when traveling.
Bottle is in a relatively safe container so the weak point in an accident is between the bottle and the cooker.
I turn the in line switch off when not in use.



Mike

Excellent, thanks Mike

 

[HareBear Hutch]

We tend to leave it open at the bottle when we are at a campsite (so, at night as well), closing the one beneath the hobs. We close it at the bottle when we drive away.

Very good, thanks Thomas

 

[SusiBus]

Always off when driving, (easy to forget if having a brew on route). Otherwise, if involved in an accident, you could end up with an uncontrolled supply of butane into the vehicle.

 

[HareBear Hutch]

Always off when driving, (easy to forget if having a brew on route). Otherwise, if involved in an accident, you could end up with an uncontrolled supply of butane into the vehicle.

Thanks SusiBus..

 

[rod_vw]

Never turn ours off except when going under the Channel.

 

[HareBear Hutch]

Never turn ours off except when going under the Channel.

Ok, thanks Rod

 

[Velma's Dad]

My theory has always been:

Brilliant VW engineer, Hans: "Ach, we haf enclosed gas cannister in der water tank, with sehr gut venting below. So no need to turn off gas, except for maintenance..."

VW marketing manager Jurgen: "Excellent, Hans. However... VW legal department has advised us to put in the vehicle manual that all the gas equipment should be turned off when travelling, for safety. We wouldn't want any Emissions, would we, he he?"

Hans: "Scheisse".

So, what ended up in the manual is this: " Close all gas shut-off valves [my italics] before driving and when not using the cooker for long periods." HOWEVER, while the manual labels the in-line valve below the hob as a "shut-off valve", it described the knob on the gas bottle valve as a "bottle safety valve". Go figure.

 

[HareBear Hutch]

Excellent info Velma’s Dad...... and, very sound advice too

 

[jeff]

Never turned mine off in boot I only use the switch by the cooker otherwise it's a bit of a pita if you want a cuppa on route

 

[sidepod]

It must be almost a week since we had the exact same debate. Is that a record?

 

[HareBear Hutch]

Never turned mine off in boot I only use the switch by the cooker otherwise it's a bit of a pita if you want a cuppa on route

Thanks Jeff

 

[HareBear Hutch]

It must be almost a week since we had the exact same debate. Is that a record?

Apologises SidePod, new to this so, just wanted to get advice

 

[WelshGas]

So, as an aside. Many switch off the gas when travelling in case of an accident.
So how many owners have a LPG warning sticker on the rear to warn/inform the Emergency Services?

 

[westfalia]

So, as an aside. Many switch off the gas when travelling in case of an accident.
So how many owners have a LPG warning sticker on the rear to warn/inform the Emergency Services?

As we all know, the Cali is a cool vehicle,
firemen are cool guys too.
Im banking on the cool firemen spotting that its a Cali
when the proverbial hits the fan.

 

[Elly Swanson]

So, as an aside. Many switch off the gas when travelling in case of an accident.
So how many owners have a LPG warning sticker on the rear to warn/inform the Emergency Services?

Ah I have weird sticker on the back of ours. What does it look like WG?

 

[soulstyledevon]

Never turn ours off except when going under the Channel.

Snap, same here. But then again I’m a bit of a Maverick...

 

[westfalia]

Ah I have weird sticker on the back of ours. What does it look like WG?

Like a red diamond with the letters LPG

 

[ArunAlec]

Ah I have weird sticker on the back of ours. What does it look like WG?

If it’s a circular one with a date on it. I think it shows when the gas system is due for its first inspection, but that’s not mandatory in the U.K. unless it’s a hire vehicle..... @WelshGas will confirm! There are Red warning stickers to alert rescuer/fire that there are LPG cylinders onboard, should you have an accident..... I must get one!

 

[Elly Swanson]

Snap, same here. But then again I’m a bit of a Maverick...

Ours has only been on twice in 18 months - I like to cook outside.

 

[Elly Swanson]

If it’s a circular one with a date on it. I think it shows when the gas system is due for its first inspection, but that’s not mandatory in the U.K. unless it’s a hire vehicle..... @WelshGas will confirm! There are Red warning stickers to alert rescuer/fire that there are LPG cylinders onboard, should you have an accident..... I must get one!

Yes, I think I have one with dates on.

 

[Elly Swanson]

Like a red diamond with the letters LPG

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That's a great idea. Must get one.

 

[WelshGas]

Yes, I think I have one with dates on.

Thats basically for German Registered vehicles and has to be renewed every 3 years. I don't believe it is a requirement elsewhere in the EU.