Bulk LPG - Cheapest suppliers / supply route?

JerryW

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81968898#Comment_81968898

Who with? Why so coy?!

Powapa

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81970985#Comment_81970985

Sorry I wasn't being coy! It's with Midlands LPG, signed up with them 2 years ago at 43ppl and just renewed again at same price. Really good company to deal with.

JerryW

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81980823#Comment_81980823

Thanks .. good prices and good services should be advertised!

Living in Kent, I'm assuming they won't want to deal with me, and their website doesn't say what area they cover. But if you're anywhere around the midlands, worth a try …

Badger04

has anyone got up to date prices for new contract in south of England please?

JerryW

Has anyone had this email from Flogas, or their own supplier?

"As the current heatwave continues, we'd like to share some simple advice to help you look after your LPG tank.

First, the good news is that your bulk LPG tank is designed to operate safely
outdoors all year round, including during periods of hot weather. It's
fitted with built-in safety features, including a Pressure Relief Valve (PRV), which safely releases pressure if the temperature inside the tank becomes too high.

In very hot weather (typically above 32°C),
you may occasionally hear the PRV venting gas. While this is uncommon, if it does happen. it's simply your tank's safety system working exactly as it should.

The biggest risk during a heatwave isn't the sunshine itself - it's additional heat sources or ignition sources near the tank, such as BBQs, fire pits, bonfires or damaged equipment.

If you notice your tank venting:

✔️ Stay calm - the valve is designed to do this to protect the tank.
✔️ Call the Flogas Emergency Team on 03457 200 100 so we can provide advice.
✔️ Keep all sources of ignition away from the tank.
✔️ If it's safe to do so, you can use a hose with a spray attachment to gently cool the surface of the tank from a safe distance.
✔️ Avoid standing near the Pressure Relief Valve, as it may vent again without warning.

A few simple checks during a heatwave
Taking a minute to check around your tank can help keep everything running safely:

✅ Keep the area around your tank clear and well ventilated.
✅ Remove weeds, long grass, garden waste and other combustible materials from around the tank.
✅ Avoid using BBQs, fire pits, bonfires or other naked flames near your LPG tank.
✅ Make sure you know where your emergency shut-off valve is located.

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced venting?!

Goldie99

I received the same Flogas email, but have never personally experienced tank venting from the Flogas LPG tank. If yours is venting, I'd do exactly as Flogas suggests, and simply call them - they'll be able to advise.

Pressure relief valves are standard safety equipment for pressure vessels, so I would be surprised if any LPG tank or cylinder were not fitted with some kind of pressure relief valve / facility (I worked as an industrial research chemist for many years, also with various volatile, flammable, and toxic gases).

JerryW

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82054791#Comment_82054791

Fine .. assuming I'm not actually sitting on it, how do I even know its been venting?!

Keeping calm, as instructed :-)

Goldie99

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82054827#Comment_82054827

Unless you see or hear it, you probably won't know if it vents - a typical PRV will open at a pre-set pressure, vent any over-pressure, and then automatically close again once the pressure's dropped to a safe level.

Sea_Shell

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82054827#Comment_82054827

"how do I even know its been venting?"

When you have no gas left 😉

(I'll get my coat 🤭)

Woggle

Hi there, could I have some advice please. I've had a renewal letter from Calor (I'm in Gloucestershire) - the renewal letter says that I'm due to end the contact with them on 30th July. The renewal price is 59.90 pence per litre (plus VAT) with a temporary surcharge of 3.4ppl. The standing charge is £15.77 per quarter (plus VAT) - although for the years we've been in the house it doesn't seem I've been paid for that (unless it's part of the 59.90).

If I don't renew the contract rolls forward - there is also the option to fill in the renewal contract (I don't think I've ever done this).

Unfortunately my tank is too close to the wall so unlikely to be taken on by another supplier if I tried to move it (although Calor did replace the tank last year and didn't talk to us about needing to move the location).

I have phoned around and got comparison prices:

Flogas: Fixed 12 months and variable after with a 7pm cap: 44ppl + VAT (standing charge £80.00 + VAT)

Flogas: Fixed 24 months 48ppl (standing charge £80.00 + VAT)

AvantiGas: Fixed 12 months and variable thereafter: 47ppl + 5% VAT (standing charge of £66.00 + VAT)

Midlands LPG: Fixed 12 months: 43ppl + VAT and year 2 is maximum of 45ppl + VAT (tank standing charge is £50.00 per year)

So is my best option to negotiate the cost with Calor and then sign a contract with them if they amend the price? How likely is this?

Also, is anyone with Midlands LPG - and are they likely to take on a "non-compliant" tank if I wanted to switch?

Thanks