Thread: refill your disposable canisters

Different mix of what @hillclima?

It all comes off one boat out of one tank.
You could just get one made at a good welding supply shop. I've got a few made for doing argon etc.

Different mix of what @hillclima?

It all comes if one boat out of one tank.
You could just get one made at a good welding supply shop. I've got a few made for doing argon etc.

Originally Posted by Wirehunt

Different mix of what @hillclima?

It all comes if one boat out of one tank.
You could just get one made at a good welding supply shop. I've got a few made for doing argon etc.

Propane/Butane mix, you see different quantities based on alpine use etc. so wasn't sure if normal LPG was different, Shooter answered it above and seems like it's not an issue

Also need to shake the small canisters a bit when it's cold. One bull sale we had to keep shaking the 9kg bottle to run the bbq

Anyone know where I can buy 110g gas cannisters in Chch? Didn't know they existed till a few hours ago.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Anyone know where I can buy 110g gas cannisters in Chch? Didn't know they existed till a few hours ago.

Do you want the jet boil ones (100gr)? , Do you want them for filling as I got a coulple here that have only a 1/4 gas in them . You can have .Tower Junction your best bet , I'm pretty sure Macpac do . If its not them the other 5 outdoor shops will.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Anyone know where I can buy 110g gas cannisters in Chch? Didn't know they existed till a few hours ago.

We have the same problem here GM. Shops only stock the 230g which don't fit inside the billy like the 110g
Luckily another forum member found a supply of the small ones in 09 land. Cheers Doubleshot

Thanks Munsey, I'll be heading over that direction later so will have a looksie.

bivouac have some small MSR ones

Seems everyone sells them at roughly the $10 mark for the 110g MSR. The 230g version is only $6.50 at Mitre10. Go figure.

It's all good advice Mauser. I appreciate the warning. There's good reason why NZ don't sell them, they tend to treat everyone to be as stupid as the most stupid f&@k which is one way of dealing with things. If treated correctly I believe these units are safe. I agree using the weight to fill. If I suddenly stop participating in this conversation ignore everything I've said

Your local mega or hardware store will probably carry replacement lpg bottle connectors. Simply cut off n replace. Make sure your fittings are tight afterwards.

Remember that leaking lpg liquid will "burn" your skin as severely as the flame will. Gloves and goggles are minimum I'd say. And well ventilated too. LPG is heavier than air I think. If I'm correct it'll mean It can accumulate in low areas.

Having said all that I've bought one too and will be trying it out when I get back from this weekend's wallaby trip

So is the adapter that was linked the wrong thread or are they all the wrong thread? Or hit and miss?

What about the canisters themselves? Are they designed to be refilled? Will they fatigue and fail? How many refills might be considered safe? (If any)

The thread on the adapter is not quite right but can wind on enough to be secure.

Originally Posted by specweapon

So is the adapter that was linked the wrong thread or are they all the wrong thread? Or hit and miss?