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Something to protect an outside 12kg gas cylinder from the freezing weather
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Does anyone have a product which they would recommend which is specifically to protect an outside 12kg gas cylinder from the freezing weather? If so, what is the product and where can the product be purchased?
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Are you worried the gas might freeze???"You were only supposed to blow the bl**dy doors off!!"0
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A butane bottle would cease to be effective as it won't form vapour below freezing point - the only real way to stop that is to keep it somewhere which has frost guard heating. Propane (more often supplied in 25kg bottles) doesn't freeze in the temperatures we are likely to encounter and so I wouldn't think protection would be required.Adventure before Dementia!0
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maninthestreet wrote: »Are you worried the gas might freeze???
The owner put hot water over the cylinder to get it to work when it was -5 last night hence why I was asking.0 -
WestonDave wrote: »A butane bottle would cease to be effective as it won't form vapour below freezing point - the only real way to stop that is to keep it somewhere which has frost guard heating. Propane (more often supplied in 25kg bottles) doesn't freeze in the temperatures we are likely to encounter and so I wouldn't think protection would be required.
I will check with them what gas it is.0 -
No reason why the gas would freeze - possibly if you get some water in the regulator it might freeze and block the flow if its been out of use for a while.Adventure before Dementia!0
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You could make a rough jacket insulate it well and keep it out of any sharp winds etc . keep it dry something you can remove for when changing . even an insulated bunker/box etc:cool: hard as nails on the internet . wimp in the real world :cool:0
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WestonDave wrote: »No reason why the gas would freeze - possibly if you get some water in the regulator it might freeze and block the flow if its been out of use for a while.
This probably hits the nail on the head.0 -
We use propane and have never had any problem with it. The coldest temperature we have seen is -12°C so far.0
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Chuck an old coat over it. Maybe the regulator needs checking for water ingressDo you want your money back, and a bit more, search for 'money claim online' - They don't like it up 'em Captain Mainwaring0
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