Using calor gas bottle stored on it's side. Is it a problem?

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Using calor gas bottle stored on it's side. Is it a problem?

I've discovered I can fit my calor gas bottle into the gas locker of my van side on, and it's much easier to reach the on/off tap from the trapdoor in the seat above.

This means I don't have to get out of the van and walk round to the back doors to switch off the gas at night.

Is it ok to use and store gas bottles on their sides? Just wondering in case there is some technical or legal reason?

Any feedback appreciated.

Allyssa
 
I'm not in any way qualified as a gas engineer.

Do not use your gas bottle on its side

The gas bottle you have if full of LPG, the important part in this case being the "L" which stands for liquified. If you use the bottle whilst on its side you may introduce liquid gas into your system with potentially lethal results.

Gas bottles can be seen mounted on their side on LPG driven forklifts for instance. These are designed for liquid withdrawal of the gas & are not the same as your gas bottle.

Please post a follow up & reassure me that you're not in the local burns unit having skin grafts :)

D.
 
quite so , recipe for disaster !

why would you switch off the gas at night anyway ? if the system isn't safe it shouldn't ever be switched on!!!
 
i wonder why you switch off .only time i turn mine off is if changing a bottle could stay on for 6 months.
but best not keep on its side please dont do it.
cheers alan.
 
as other have said dont use bottle on its side you will go bang!!!!!! also no harm in leaving the gas turned on all the time you will need to if you are using the fridge ours is never turned off
 
Guys i do hope you switch your gas off when driving the van,you should all know better,and as for you Mandrake,im ashamed of you!!
 
drove all the way to maroc and back with the gas fridge working many times.only time switched off was to change bottle.
 
Thanx for the speedy replies.
.... I had a feeling it was maybe not a good idea, but glad to have it confirmed! Ok, it's back in the upright position.

I've always turned off the gas at night (and before driving). I just thought that was the safest thing to do.
 
It is not safe to drive with the gas turned on.

In the event of an accident, and the possible fracture of gas lines - BANG!

Don't do it - EVER
 
could be difficult turning it off if you use lpg for fuel. cause if it bothers you get a excessive use shut off valve. lets stop giving old wives tales .you could be gassed in your sleep next.
 
Petrol stations do not permit any naked flames on the forecourt.

Petrol vapour and gas pilot lights don't mix!

And of course your insurance company would probably not pay out if you are proven negligent ...

Don't chance it.
 
vwalan said:
could be difficult turning it off if you use lpg for fuel. cause if it bothers you get a excessive use shut off valve. lets stop giving old wives tales .you could be gassed in your sleep next.
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The Truma Secumotion system allows the gas to be left on, since some of their heating systems are designed to be used safely when travelling.
See: SecuMotion

AndyC
 
it only takes a spark to light gas vapour .petrol cars give lots of sparks and very high tension ones . dynamo,s alternators starter motors all give lovelly sparks .best stay home as more people die from cars etc.wrap your self up and never leave home.
 
Only time mine is off is when I'm refilling a bottle.;):D Mind you, the other bottle is still switched on :eek::D:D:D

Why else would the auto fridge have a 15 minute delay on gas if you needed to turn it off when travelling?:confused::rolleyes:
 
if travelling with the gas on is a problem for you .google bes gas fittings .on their lpg valves section you can get a muli-purpose safety fitting for 11.28quid .cuts out if a pipe is leaking aCTS AS A ROUGH CONTENTS GAUGE
part no. 12673. have a look could give peace of mind .
 
If you go into a filling station for petrol with your fridge burning gas you could cause an explosion due to petrol vapours entering your fridge vents and BANG, you would incur a huge bill to rebuild the garage and for any other damage caused and your insurance company would NOT foot the bill. This happened at our local TESCO store a few years ago, BE WARNED.:(:(:(
 
coolasluck said:
Guys i do hope you switch your gas off when driving the van,you should all know better,and as for you Mandrake,im ashamed of you!!
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try to turn the gas off but the missis wont keep quiet, she is always gassing on .:eek::eek: fink isa dead man if she reads this :D oops arghh choke
 
on a serious note i suppose you all have a valid point about the fridge ignighting fumes when refueling ,and as my fuel filler is at the same side as the fridge only something i realy use in summer .its something i have never thought about. guess what my gas is going off when driving in future
 
vindiboy said:
If you go into a filling station for petrol with your fridge burning gas you could cause an explosion due to petrol vapours entering your fridge vents and BANG, you would incur a huge bill to rebuild the garage and for any other damage caused and your insurance company would NOT foot the bill. This happened at our local TESCO store a few years ago, BE WARNED.:(:(:(
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out of interest do you have a link to your Tesco petrol station blowing up? Urban myths can soon spread.
cheers

Simon
 
BedfordMJ said:
out of interest do you have a link to your Tesco petrol station blowing up? Urban myths can soon spread.
cheers

Simon
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as you say there are a lot of urban myths ,and realisticly thinking .to get an explosion with anything. first of all the combustable material must be contained in something ie a sealed canister then an ignition source must be introduced into that sealed container other wise you cannot have an explosion the explosion is caused by the rapidly expanding gasses in the sealed canister cetara.cetera and well i think we all know the rest :D the real danger would more than likely come from a blow back of petrol when refilling and the flame ignighting the fuel spillage there is a chance . no such probs with deisel though..
 
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