!! Hot off the press - 2008 Gaslow Catalogue (10Mb), checkout the new cylinders - with float gauge!

New Cylinders for 2008:  New for the 2008 season Gaslow refillable cylinders now come with a built-in float level gauge. The built-in float operates in the lower half of the cylinder for better accuracy at lower gas levels and enters the red with just 18% remaining. The cylinders are also lighter than previously and easier to fit in tight cupboards due to removal of the large collar. So far these are only listed on our complete catalogue page ... click here to view that.

Why User Refillable LPG?  The simple answer is that they are so much more convenient and especially so for European travellers. This convenience comes in several ways, first you no longer have to lift heavy cylinders in and out of your motorhome because they are installed with a remote filler, second you no longer have to search for the right brand and size of bottle, and third you no longer have to worry about the best moment to change because you can top them up any time you like - just like other fuels!  A bonus is that the gas is quite a bit cheaper too, often around half the price of bottled gas. So why struggle connecting, lifting and carrying heavy gas bottles and then pay 50% more for the gas than you have to? And why experience the European travel nightmare where you run out of gas and cannot exchange your empty cylinder for a full one? Well, no reason at all if you go refillable!  There is a minus point of course in that you have to pay more for the initial installation but this is now very affordable with Gaslow bottles and the readily available cheaper gas will compensate too. What's more you can keep your gas cylinders when you change 'vans. Fits UK & imported 'vans.

Overview:  Gaslow refillables replace ordinary gas bottles but instead of exchanging them for full ones you simply pull into a garage and top up with 'Autogas' anytime to suit yourself - just as you would with diesel. Our refillable cylinders come in two sizes, the 6Kg size is similar to the UK Calor 6Kg while the larger 11Kg cylinder suits most continental lockers where 11 Kg is the norm; it is quite a bit smaller and much lighter than the UK 13/15Kg bottle. Autogas is widely available in the EU and much easier to deal with than all the different standard bottles and regulators that you'd otherwise have to contend with. It is hard to find in parts of Scandinavia and in Spain and is still sparse in parts of Eastern Europe. Autogas is readily available in the UK, France, Holland, Germany, Italy, etc and is often signed as LPG or GPL at garages. On our cylinders cut-out is automatic when 'full' - at 80%. Autogas is mostly Propane so all regulators and gauges have to be Propane compatible even though the actual mix of gases does vary somewhat between countries and seasons. Refillable cylinders are different in that they have bath an 'in' and an 'out' so you have to have a filling system on the 'in' and also the usual regulator and optional change-over on the 'out'. Unlike ordinary bottles that have to be in pairs to cater for one being empty for exchange, a single refillable cylinder system is perfectly possible and usable, as is a mixed bottle system. For twin systems of all types the Gaslow auto-change over is now very affordable and has clear indicators to show the change has occurred. We're here to help and advise with exactly what you might need, a picture of your existing arrangement can be a great starting point, why not  for suggestions or a quote?

Popular Misconception:  You have to save up for a twin installation. Wrong!  As long as you add a gauge you can manage perfectly well with just one bottle because there is no exchange involved. You just top up your gas whenever you wish or when the gauge says you are getting low just as you would your vehicle's diesel tank - and you don't have two diesel tanks do you?!  The case for twin refillables is simply to carry more gas for longer intervals between top-ups.  Some small gas lockers designed for 2x6Kg will take the compact 11Kg Gaslow cylinder so you get nearly as much gas in the single cylinder anyway!  And if you do decide later that you need a second cylinder of either size the upgrade route is very easy. 

New Products:  Stainless Steel gas hoses - no rubber and therefore anti-oiling & clogging!  No chance of oily residue problems with our very long-life, no rubber, hoses!  In propane 'POL' easy fit and refillable '21.8 LH' types. You can buy now on our 'all products in the catalogue' page by clicking here.

Terminology:  Most LPG containers are of course 'refillable' but not by the end user! But Gaslow Refillable Cylinders are user-refillable at Autogas pumps in the UK and in Europe.  We've tried to use some consistent terminology here to aid understanding.  We use the term Refillable to mean a user-refillable unit like the Gaslow.  The terms Cylinder and Bottle are interchangeable but we've used Cylinder in relation to the refillables and reserve Bottle for the exchangeable 'Calor' gas bottles found at garages and hardware or camping shops.

Gas Light??  A common question is "Why not one of the new lightweight 'European' bottles like the BP Gas Light?". This is indeed an interesting product but it has three drawbacks over refillables, one you still have to find an agent to exchange it, two it isn't light when full of gas and still has to be manhandled on exchange, and three it isn't yet European - the UK and European bottles are different and although there is a European exchange program already in operation you can't exchange the UK bottles abroad(!!).  I asked BP about this and they said "The UK is currently not part of the EEP ( European Exchange Programme) ... This is under review and as advised at the NEC, we hope this facility will be available in 2007".  Mmmm so the Euro-bottles aren't all the same, ours in particular are different, and BP 'hope' they can square the circle?!

Gaslow Refillable Cylinders & Adaptors:  Only the Gaslow Refillable cylinders have been designed in 6Kg and 11Kg sizes specifically to fit all Caravans and Motorhomes.  They are the only ones to be European Approved and carrying a full 15 year warranty* on the complete system, including the non-rubber, stainless steel filler hoses.  For complete safety, the specially designed and European Pi approved Filler Valves automatically shut off the gas when the cylinder is 80% full - preventing the dangers associated with overfilling.  Both types are available direct from us and simply installed. Once installed singly or as a twin system you can just pull up at one of the thousands of Autogas Service Stations throughout the UK and Europe and fill up with Propane - just like putting petrol or diesel in your car.  Dedicated filling points and country specific adaptors, as illustrated right, make the whole process very straightforward and workable over most of Europe. If you have a twin cylinder system, not only will it fill up the empty but will top up your nearly full one at the same time - no complications, you simply pay for what you use.  Try the system with one cylinder - optionally using your standard cylinder with it if you wish, and then add a second Gaslow Refillable at a later date This is very easy since it needs no installation, just the addition of a screw-on dedicated hose.  Low total cost of ownership - you can take the system with you when you change your 'van!  Buy Below >>> (PgDn)

Need help choosing the right parts?  1. Just click here to use our on-line gas system wizard !
2. Or here if you know what you need and to go to a Gaslow Brochure based full shopping list.
3. Or for a cheap & simple upgrade from a traditional Propane reg-on-bottle system click here.

Click here for a PDF version of the 2007 Gaslow Brochure.  Click here for P8 only - the refillables page.
Click here for an installation PDF - or if preferred we can point you towards an approved mobile fitter.

* After 15 years you MUST take your cylinder(s) to your local dealer who will exchange them for new cylinders, naturally enough they will then charge a replacement fee.

Bottle Weights & Sizes:  Net weights vary on all gas bottles and so are individually marked on the skirt of every one,  older ones were marked on the collar.  As a guide the Gaslow refillables are 7-8Kg and 12-15Kg net. This is broadly similar to 'Calor' style bottles. Sizes are 492h x 246dia for the 6Kg and 580h x 304dia for the 11Kg size. Gaslow now accept that cutting off part of the collar (or 'shroud') is acceptable where gas cupboard space is restricted by a sloping roof; it is also possible to save about 40mm in height this way but only for the No1 cylinder. The capacities are 11.5L & 21L at 80% fill.

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Delivery Times:  We are not yet able to offer an express / overnight service on Gaslow products (we'll do our best if you ask though).  Despatch is normally within two working days for delivery within two working days thereafter but due to the great popularity of the system there are occasional component shortages.  We will try to keep you informed of any delays but - for the time being - response times are rather slower than on our other product lines .

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