gas cooker using bottled lpg gas

[runci21]

im thinking of changing my electric cooker for a gas version which i would like to run from lpg bottles .
does anyone have a setup like this ??
how long does a bottle last ???

 

[breezer]

i dont think its that simple, i think it requires differnt jets (read that in plumbing forum)

also bottle time depnds on use time

 

[runci21]

i was checking you can get cookers with lpg conversion kits from quite a few manufacturers

 

[scaby]

you wont get an electric to gas conversion, you need to buy a new cooker, do you have gas bottles already installed?

 

[kevplumb]

im thinking of changing my electric cooker for a gas version which i would like to run from lpg bottles .

methinks you didn't read the first post

 

[runci21]

obviously im going to get a new cooker (gas ) not try and convert electric one to gas

 

[scaby]

my apologies, as kev said I didint read it properly...

 

[kevplumb]

how long does a bottle last ???

depends how much you use the cooker

 

[Lagerkhan]

im thinking of changing my electric cooker for a gas version which i would like to run from lpg bottles .
does anyone have a setup like this ??
how long does a bottle last ???

I fit loads of em.
Get two gas bottles at least and buy an automatic changeover valve so as you don't run out halfway through cooking the best quality beef

 

[Agile]

Many of the italian cookers and hobs come with the LPG conversion jets as standard in a packet. Should still be fitted and tested by an LPG CORGI.

The gas bottle should be located outdoors!

My French cottage has a two burner and oven mini cooker and on holiday use for light cooking it lasts about three months.

I would expect a heavy family cooking of a full meal every evening it might be 3-4 weeks and the cylinders cost about £13 for a refill.

Its a pain taking them to get a refill and a spare cylinder is almost a must.

Tony

 

[gas4you]

One call to Calor or other supplier and they come out to deliver and fit new full bottle

 

[clf-gas]

Have a country pub customer, uses a bank of four on automatic change over, 1 bottle lasts average 5 weeks (large bottles). Household running one cooker 2-3 months.
run yours off twin bottle with auto change over.

Ask your installer to fit one side with longer hose, keep a spare smaller bottle, for when you forget to re-order (cause you will), bottles easy to change with the POL connections.

If your bying a new cooker, buy an LPG, saves messing with convertion.

 

[runci21]

thanks for your help chaps was thinking of a changeover valve with two bottles .
im trying to reduce electrical load so i dont have to upgrade power supply to house

 

[doitall]

Ask your installer to fit one side with longer hose, keep a spare smaller bottle, for when you forget to re-order (cause you will), bottles easy to change with the POL connections.

All the bottles must be the same size, and a smaller bottle will under perform and could lead to possible problems, as it will deliver a lower maximum offtake.

Why do I get the feeling any minute now I shall be getting the book out to quote chapter and verse

 

[clf-gas]

doitall, read the quote again........ small bottle as a backup when out of gas...
I thank you