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Using Solid Fuels In A Smoke Controlled Area

Hello all, as I’m sure you are aware London is governed by ‘The Clean Air Acts of 1956 and 1968’ which were acts introduced to England in the 1950s and ‘60s in the wake of the widespread burning of coal in domestic heating and by industry. These smogs were blamed for the premature deaths of […]

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How To Connect a Propane Gas Bottle

Connecting a Calor Propane Gas cylinder (27mm screw-in regulator) Connecting your Calor gas propane cylinder is simple when you know how, but to help you, here is a step-by-step guide on how to do it correctly and safely. By following these straightforward instructions, you’ll be connecting and disconnecting gas bottles like a professional in no […]

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Disconnecting a Propane Gas Bottle

When you’re ready to change your propane cylinder, just follow the following steps for a safe and secure process: Turn the valve hand wheel off (clockwise rotation) Turn off the gas tap fitted to the appliance. Wait until the burner and pilot lights have gone out. -Never remove the regulator (or connecting nut) with the […]

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Calor Gas Storage and Handling Safety

Calor gas bottles, depending on their size and weight, can be heavy because they’re filled with pressurised gas. Therefore, the gas bottles need to be stored, handled, used and maintained properly. Here are some basic storage tips you should try to follow: Always: Store and use gas bottles in an upright position.  Store gas bottles […]

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Lighting A Woodburner

Before you begin the process of lighting your fire, make sure your grate and ashpan are clean and free of detritus. (This is especially important if you are using a multi-fuel stove where air enters from beneath the stove grate. Any obstruction will make it harder to ignite a good flame and reduce the overall […]

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How Long Will My Gas Cylinder Last? Gas Calculator

To work this out, we need to work through a couple of very simple equations. Firstly, every kg of gas (propane or butane) stored within the cylinder produces 14kw of heat energy. So to work out how much heat energy is in the cylinder we multiply the cylinder size (kg) by 14. Thus , the […]

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Gas Cylinder Types. How Do I Know Which Type I Need?

Different appliances use different gases. Your manual should state whether the appliance runs on 'Butane' or 'Propane'. As a rough guide, Propane is more often used for cooking or large-space heating applications and is generally used outdoors. Butane is better for indoor appliances such as Cabinet Heaters which are used to warm your house. Sometimes […]

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New London Gases Website

London Gases are proud to announce the launch of our new website!  We can now offer all of our customers the ability to order online as well as creating a much simpler process for trade customers to make quick repeat orders with us!  If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, […]

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