Butane to Propane

Bomany · 19-09-2011 6:40pm #1

Last winter I was in and out of the house throwing hot water over my butane gas cylinder- use it for gas hob in house. Fed up with that. Found out that butane freezes at about minus 1 or so. I have Decided to switch to Propane because it doesn't freeze until it reaches about minus 30. Question is about the regulator. Can I just replace the butane regulator with a propane regulator or do I need to replace the hose as well?

muffler · 19-09-2011 7:28pm

Moved from Donegal to DIY forum

DoneDL · 19-09-2011 8:37pm

You need a regulator suitable for propane.

aujopimur · 19-09-2011 8:51pm

Fit a new propane hose as well, these break down over time.

ruffmut · 19-09-2011 9:23pm

As far as I know you will need to change the gas jets on the hob also.

aujopimur · 19-09-2011 11:54pm

The gas jets should be ok as most hobs are set up for propane.
If you have the user instuctions it will show which fuel it's set up for.

DoneDL · 19-09-2011 11:55pm

Apologies OP as aujopimur pointed out you will need to change the hoses, but the regulators are entirely different and the regulators are generally supplied with hoses. You do realise that the regulations have changed on LPG and only an RGII can update your system. I would be surprised if they changed the jets.

akira336 · 20-09-2011 4:56pm

Hope this isn't too off topic but how long will butane or propane last in the cylinder if unopened? I'd assume forever once unopened? Thanks

Coles · 03-10-2011 3:21pm

DoneDL wrote: »

You do realise that the regulations have changed on LPG and only an RGII can update your system.

As far as I'm aware those regulations only apply to 'Natural Gas'. They so not apply to LPG/Propane.

Here's a link to RGII and to the relevant legislation.

Of course such works should only be carried out by competent people etc etc

Billy Bunting · 03-10-2011 3:35pm

Competent wont cut it! You must now be registered to work on LPG.

Coles · 03-10-2011 7:06pm

Billy Bunting wrote: »

Competent wont cut it! You must now be registered to work on LPG.

It seems you're right. Does that include changing a dirty jet? Pretty soon you'll need an electrician to change a light bulb.:rolleyes:

Billy Bunting · 03-10-2011 8:10pm

Dirty jet, yes, but excluding portable equipment such as patio heaters and cabinet heaters e.g. supersers.

Have you not seen this poster ......

http://www.rgii.ie/_fileupload/RGI%20Documents/RGII%20A4%20leaflet%20(2011)%2001%20(2).pdf

You may well soon require a RECI reg number in order to purchase that bulb, an RGI number to buy a gas hose, and an Oftec number to buy a Nozzle. :cool:

Coles · 03-10-2011 11:15pm

Billy Bunting wrote: »

Have you not seen this poster ......

Why would I have seen that poster?

AND if this was about safety then surely Supersers would be included, no? Quite revealing that they're not!

I assume a cert isn't required for existing installations (ever), so I guess people could avoid this massive expense by installing second-hand cookers and buying any parts and spares online. That hardly encourages safety either.

And as for needing a RECI electrician to purchase a lightbulb...:rolleyes:

Billy Bunting · 04-10-2011 11:03pm

Coles wrote: »

Why would I have seen that poster?

Well i just thought you may have come across it while digging up your earlier link to irelivent legislation. :rolleyes:

Butane to Propane

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