Technical Implications of switching from Propane to LPG

[Nenagh52]

On a few recent trips in Europe I see lots of folk with a fixed LPG cylinder, with external inlet, in place of the propane gas cylinders, gets over the different propane cylinder connections in different countries and LPG is pretty widely available in Europe

Just wonder what are the issues/considerations:
new regulator?
different nozzles in fridge, water heater and kitchen .
A few were Uk and they said about 800 quid for the conversion work.
Thanks as always

 

[Communicator]

LPG is an abbreviation for Liquified Petroleum Gas. Propane is a petroleum gas and is sold iin liquified form.

Autogas may be a mixture of propane and butane, but my understanding is that in the UK it is approximately 100% propane.

Regulators in motorhomes are set to a standard pressure of 30mB, and appliances are required to accept either gas at that pressure.

The largest problem with using Autogas (LPG) in the UK ,is the declining number of outlets.

 

[NeilDD]

Exactly as @Communicator says.
Fit the tank under the van, it has it's own regulator built in, A 12V source to open the solenoid valve and it all works.
The other option is to use refillable tanks in place of existing Propane bottles

I have a Gasit 20l under floor tank, which easily lasts me a year, and fill up at the local FloGas depot.

 

[theoneandonly]

Depending on age of motor home a 30mb bulkhead regulator may already be fitted so the simplest method may be to swap out a "calor" bottle with a refilable. the are several suppliers available. For you the easiest source may be a Gaslow 6 or 11kg from Hamiltons in NI and a new pigtail (pipe between bottle and regulator) plus all the advice you need. Dont forget the reliable side of the system and adaptors required if travelling in Europe.

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