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Do you change your existing gas bottles as the procedure is just the same? A good suggestion from OBoy
Do you change your existing gas bottles as the procedure is just the same? A good suggestion from OBoy
Bazbro
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I'm pretty sure any gas fitter would happily do this as a quickie job. If you can sort out the system you want and have the fittings ready, then connecting up is simple, particularly for a professional - and he could do it on your own driveway. If you want an external filler, it's a little more complicated in that a certain sized hole (70mm) needs cutting to accept the filler, but it's all very straightforward. This might encourage you to at least get it planned and sorted yourself, then get a gas fitter to connect it all - it's how to fit the external filler... The complete kit - exsis owners forum
Fitting the hoses and regulators inside the gas compartment is quite straightforward...
Gaslow website here... http://tinyurl.com/z2znhr4
GasiT website here...GAS IT Refillable gas bottles, refillable gas tank, vapour tanks and gas bottles, for caravans, by GAS IT, Alugas - GAS IT Leisure Gas - Catering, Motorhome, Caravan, Farrier and Road Repair Refillable Gas Solutions
I'm sure that either of these companies would plan your system for you if you're unsure.
Buying off eBay can be problematic IF what you buy isn't good quality. Frankly, unless I was certain of the manufacturer/source of the components, I wouldn't bother.
Good luck.
Barry
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ivanisafish
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Thanks for info, I hadn't realised that you can just connect it up yourself if it doesn't have external cap. Is there any advantage to having external one?
Bazbro
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I believe so, yes.
Apart from the inconvenience of having to open the gas locker to connect to your bottle(s), I have heard of instances where garages have refused to sell gas to vehicles where the filling is done via open boot lids/lockers, etc. and not via a purpose-fitted connector. This is presumably a caution against people attempting to refill bottles that are non-user refillable because they don't have the internal "80% shut-off" safety device (ie Calor, etc).
For the comparatively minor job of cutting the 70mm hole adjacent to the gas locker, the benefit is overwhelming. A garage repair shop could possibly cut this hole for you for a few quid if you were intent on doing the job yourself. I'd urge you to get the gas connections either made or at least checked by a qualified gas-fitter before you use the system no matter how competent you think you are. The gas fitter should carry personal liability insurance should the unthinkable happen later (a disastrous gas leak, etc.).
When deciding the position of the hole, sufficient space on the interior is, of course, important. Have a dummy run on the floor of your garage (or lounge if Mum lets you!) so that you can visualise the space that the hoses' curves need on the inside, behind the connector.
If you do cut (or have cut for you) this 70mm hole, I'd caution you against using a DIY hole cutter, normally sold for use on wood. Some m/home walls use steel mesh embedded in the construction and/or have an aluminium shell - neither of these is suitable to be properly cut by a DIY hole-cutter. The proper cutter costs about 20 quid or so and a tradesman should either have one or be prepared to acquire one to do your job. If cutting it yourself with the correct cutter, apart from checking the position several times(!) before making the hole, I recommend that you cut part way through from one side and then finish the hole by cutting from the other side - you then have two neat cuts either side.
Good luck.
Barry
Apart from the inconvenience of having to open the gas locker to connect to your bottle(s), I have heard of instances where garages have refused to sell gas to vehicles where the filling is done via open boot lids/lockers, etc. and not via a purpose-fitted connector. This is presumably a caution against people attempting to refill bottles that are non-user refillable because they don't have the internal "80% shut-off" safety device (ie Calor, etc).
For the comparatively minor job of cutting the 70mm hole adjacent to the gas locker, the benefit is overwhelming. A garage repair shop could possibly cut this hole for you for a few quid if you were intent on doing the job yourself. I'd urge you to get the gas connections either made or at least checked by a qualified gas-fitter before you use the system no matter how competent you think you are. The gas fitter should carry personal liability insurance should the unthinkable happen later (a disastrous gas leak, etc.).
When deciding the position of the hole, sufficient space on the interior is, of course, important. Have a dummy run on the floor of your garage (or lounge if Mum lets you!) so that you can visualise the space that the hoses' curves need on the inside, behind the connector.
If you do cut (or have cut for you) this 70mm hole, I'd caution you against using a DIY hole cutter, normally sold for use on wood. Some m/home walls use steel mesh embedded in the construction and/or have an aluminium shell - neither of these is suitable to be properly cut by a DIY hole-cutter. The proper cutter costs about 20 quid or so and a tradesman should either have one or be prepared to acquire one to do your job. If cutting it yourself with the correct cutter, apart from checking the position several times(!) before making the hole, I recommend that you cut part way through from one side and then finish the hole by cutting from the other side - you then have two neat cuts either side.
Good luck.
Barry
caplee
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Thanks for your help everybody. It has taken some time but ordered from GASIT today. Great customer services and got a nice little discount too 
Leanne
Leanne