hi can i use butain instead of cala gas as butaian tends to be cheaper i know i would have to change bottle and regulator allso whats the difference can you use butain in doors camping for instance
Hi. I'm a little confused. Calor gas in the blue bottles is butane. In the red bottle it's propane. You can also get a wide variety of other "makes" of gases, both butane and propane. These can include things like CampingGaz, which is far more expensive than Calor. But there are also cheaper alternatives which can include things like Flogas, HandyGas, Countrygas etc. The problem with some of these, particularly the "local" ones is getting a replacement if you should need one. This is why I stick to Calor. I can be reasonably sure of getting a cylinder almost anywhere in the UK.
Also, are you asking if you can use butane in your tent, or in your house. Cooking in a tent isn't really recommended because of the danger of fire. It can also lead to fat splashes and the like which could affect the waterproofing. In the house, you would need adequate ventilation as, if the burner isn't properly set up and serviced, it can give off carbon monoxide, which can prove lethal.
It really depends on when you intend to camp, butane tends to freeze in the regulator in low temperature situations, for thesmall difference in cost I would suggest Propane just in case you decide to try camping in the late Autumn/Winter periods. There seems to be an increasing number of people that want to give winter camping a try, including my 7yr old "Bear Grylls" wannabe!!!!
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