Hi I have just acquired a hi gear double gas stove. I know I need a gas bottle regulator and hose. But there's so many.... Are they all the same? I have no idea what I need.
nearly campinggaz is a butane/propane mix.
If you are thinking of venturing onto the continent then get a camping gaz regulator and bottle as it's pretty much all that's available.
Otherwise a calor butane bottle and reg is much cheaper(about half the price).
Also worth bearing in mind is that butane, whilst being more calorific, doesn't really burn very well in the cold temperatrures, hence the addition of Propane.
In really cold temps you may need to run propane only, which itself needs aseperate regulator
Quote: Originally posted by chappers2341 on 21/8/2014nearly campinggaz is a butane/propane mix.
Some Campingaz cartridges, I understand, do contain a butane/propane mix, but the refillable cylinders (R 901/904/907) I think are straight butane. (See here.)
From Easter to September, and including France, I use the blue Campingaz 907 (and regulator to match, of course). A good all round size. Will last a while, and not too bulky for transporting. Works fine with the expected temperatures (Weather), and re-fills (exchanges, actually) are easily found in both UK and France.
From October to Easter, I use propane, (if I bother with gas at all) due to the lower temperatures. In my case, A "Calor-Lite" bottle, again with it's appropriate regulator. As it's "Lite", it's as comfy to carry as the campingaz, but getting on for twice the size. As it was a freebie, I ain't complaining! :-)
One thing I don't consider, with the above, is cost, be it purchase price or usage costs. Personally, I don't think we use enough gas "to worry about that".
I got the last campingaz bottle in France last September, and I'll be taking it back there in two weeks time... and no doubt bringing the same one back. The Calor-Lite was exchanged over 12 months ago, and I expect it to last us through the coming winter months.
Of course, we all use different amounts of gas, for different lengths of time, so a little "suck it and see" is unavoidable. If in doubt, take two bottles, until you get used to things, and have the confidence that the one bottle will last the whole trip.
To be honest, I would just use Propane all year round. No need for the hassle of keeping two bottles and switching regulators for Summer/Winter use. The only real benefit of Calor Butane is the slightly lower cost.
If space is an issue or you are travelling abroad, go with the Campingaz (but bear in mind this is Butane and not suited for winter use).
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Topic: Which regulator and hose
