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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Steam => Topic started by: sparkey on January 21, 2015, 09:31:34 am

Title: Gas for steam plant
Post by: sparkey on January 21, 2015, 09:31:34 am

 :-)) Hi guy's, just started in the world of steam,can anyone tell what gas canister do you use for filling gas tank, i,e, what type to fit the thread of the adapter, what make and where to get them, any help will be received gratefully,Ray. :-)) :-)) :-))   

Title: Re: Gas for steam plant
Post by: Jerry C on January 21, 2015, 09:51:14 am

Morning Sparky, I use Parasene butane/propane mix. Available in hardware stores and garden centres in the UK. It complies with the EN417. The thread fits the adapter supplied by Maccsteam and many others. The mix is a suitable ratio. I pay £3.29 for 355g/650ml canisters. The Go System cans are identical and available at B&Q but a bit more expensive.
Jerry.

Title: Re: Gas for steam plant
Post by: sparkey on January 21, 2015, 09:54:31 am

 :-)) many thanks Jerry, I'll pop down to B&Q for some as it is just round the corner,Ray. :-))

Title: Re: Gas for steam plant
Post by: rhavrane on January 21, 2015, 07:39:03 pm

Bonjour Sparkey,

In France, we have the same kind of gas bottles, but the solution to be used depends on the system you will install on your tank, especially when you buy it.
I have two types, see video here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxBGnpX77tA), and Regner in Germany provides a similar third system that I will test soon.

Title: Re: Gas for steam plant
Post by: Stavros on January 21, 2015, 08:38:14 pm

 Jerry and others on here who use these canisters check out car boots......car shows....steam rallies as they are a dammed sight cheaper,I usually go along to the local Vintage rally once a year(LLandudno Victorian Extravagansa) and get some for my cooker usually £1/tin..........Wilko's....Liddle and Aldi often have some good offers on them as well
 
 
Dave