Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) refers to two types of natural gas – Propane and Butane. Both Propane and Butane are produced as a bi-product of both gas & oil extraction (66%) and refining crude oil (34%).

LPG exists as a gas under normal atmospheric pressure and becomes a liquid at very low temperatures and under pressure. This means it can be stored and transported as a liquid in pressurised steel tanks and cylinders.

When the pressure is released, the liquid ‘boils’ to form a vapour and increases its volume some 250 times. The vapour produces a very hot flame ideal for heating, cooking and running vehicles.

Butane: Sold in ‘blue or yellow bottles’, butane freezes at 0 degrees Celsius and, as such, is not suitable for outdoor use in winter, or in cold climates. ‍

We sell it in 13kg, 7kg and 4.5kg cylinders.

In temperate climates like the UK it is often used for cabinet heaters, gas BBQs, Camping Gas, and cigarette lighters.

Propane: Sold in red bottles, green ‘Leisure Gas’ cylinders, or in Gaslight bottles – propane freezes at minus 42 degrees Celsius and is suitable for outside use in all but very extreme climates.

We sell it in 47kg, 19kg, 18kg, 11kg, 6kg and 3.9kg cylinders.

Common uses range from central heating for houses and offices to factories and poultry sheds, driving a variety of machines from incinerators to FLTs and cars, and for a number of industrial and commercial heating processes from grain drying to cooking and baking in very large quantities.

The green ‘Leisure Gas’ cylinders contain propane and are perfect for outside uses such as BBQ’s, pizza ovens, and patio heaters.

Leisure gas cylinders have 27mm clip on regulator making it easy to use with no spanners required.

Gaslight cylinders contain propane and perfect for outside uses such as BBQ’s, pizza ovens, and patio heaters. Weighing in at 15kg, Gaslights are considerable lighter than typical gas cylinders making them easy to handle.

Gaslight cylinders have 27mm clip on regulator making it easy to use with no spanners required.

We supply LPG in the following cylinder sizes:

Propane: 47kg, 19kg, 18kg (FLT), 11kg, 6kg & 3.9kg

Butane: 13kg, 7kg, 4.5kg

Leisure Gas: 11kg & 6kg

Gaslight: 10kg & 5kg

VAT on LPG gas is charged at the reduced rate of 5% for domestic and small commercial uses.

Cylinder agreements and delivery charges are charged at the full rate of VAT at 20%.

We deliver throughout Dorset and South Somerset. Our delivery area can be found HERE.

When you place your order you will be asked for your mobile number which will be used to text you details of when your delivery has been scheduled.

Yes – our drivers are trained to remove your empty cylinder and to connect your newly delivered full cylinder.

Once you have placed your order it will be process by our office and passed to the transport team. Transport will then organise a delivery when we are next in your area – commonly within 3 working days. If you are urgent please let one of our team know and we will expedite your delivery and can usually delivery the next business day.

All deliveries are made on an open backed transit van size vehicle and our driver will need clear access to deliver your cylinder.

Yes you can collect from our depot at Gibbs Marsh Trading Estate, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2RU – out What3Words address is bond.warrior.mistaking.

You can order LPG cylinders with us either by calling 01963 853190 or by placing an order online.

Once your order has been placed we will deliver your gas cylinder within 3 working days.

Delivery is free for orders of over £75.00.

Smaller orders will be subject to a £7.50 delivery fee.

If you suspect a gas leak you should turn off the gas bottle and move to a safe place if you can.

You should then:

1. Extinguish all possible sources of ignition within 7.5m of the leak. If the leak is indoors, extinguish any sources of ignition and gas appliances, where safe to do so.

2. Don’t operate and electrical equipment – including switches.

3. Don’t smoke or vape.

4. Call us on 01963 853190 and our team will be happy to help you.

If the suspected leak is indoors increase ventilation by opening doors and windows.

A variety of pressure regulators or hose assemblies can be connected to the cylinder valve, but the regulator connection is the same – UK POL 5/8” LH male. First, ensure the POL thread is clean and undamaged and then offer up to the cylinder valve.

The connection is left hand to tighten, right hand to disconnect. Care should be taken to select the correct direction! A spanner will be required to ensure gas soundness is achieved by the final firm ‘nip’ to tighten onto the valve thread. It is advisable to perform a leak test with a simple soap solution. If bubbles form around the valve, consider tightening the nut further but not with excessive force.

If bubbles continue to form, it would be advisable to replace the regulator as permanent damage will have been caused to the POL. Once the regulator has been connected the cylinder valve can be turned on.

All Flogas butane cylinders have either a 20mm or 21mm valve, so they need be fitted with the correct clip-on regulator. You can double check the size of the regulator by looking on the inside of the regulator.

Different heaters are supplied with different types of regulators, so refer to the heaters instructions if you are using a different regulator.

Make sure the hose coming from the heater is correctly connected to the regulator and they are clean and not damaged.

Make sure the switch on the regulator is in the off position. Turn clockwise into the 3 o’clock position.

Remove the protective cap from the gas cylinder

Place the regulator onto the valve and press down firmly until you hear a metallic click signifying the collar has locked onto the valve.

We recommend connecting your gas bottle outside of the portable heater and only placing it inside when it’s ready to use

To start using your heater, turn the regulator anti-clockwise so it’s in the 12 o’clock position.

The gas is now on. Light your portable heater as advised by the manufacturer’s instructions.

When you’ve finished using your heater, turn the switch on the regulator clockwise to the 3 o’clock position to turn the heater off.

We recommend turning the heater off at the regulator every time, this will burn off any residual gas left in the heater. If your heater has a power switch, you can also turn this off.

If you need to change your empty gas bottle, turn off the regulator and push in the button on the regulator to easily lift it off the bottle. It is now safe to replace your gas bottle.

All Leisure Cylinders have a 27mm valve, so they need be fitted with the correct clip-on regulator. You can double check the size of the regulator by looking on the inside of the regulator.

Make sure the hose coming from the appliance is correctly connected to the regulator and they are clean and not damaged.

Make sure the switch on the regulator is in the off position. Turn clockwise into the 3 o’clock position.

Remove the protective cap from the gas cylinder

Place the regulator onto the valve and press down firmly until you hear a metallic click signifying the collar has locked onto the valve.

We recommend connecting your gas bottle outside of the appliance and only placing it inside when it’s ready to use

To start using your appliance, turn the regulator anti-clockwise so it’s in the 12 o’clock position.

The gas is now on. Light your appliance as advised by the manufacturer’s instructions.

When you’ve finished using your heater, turn the switch on the regulator clockwise to the 3 o’clock position to turn the heater off.

We recommend turning the heater off at the regulator every time, this will burn off any residual gas left in the heater. If your heater has a power switch, you can also turn this off.

If you need to change your empty gas bottle, turn off the regulator and push in the button on the regulator to easily lift it off the bottle. It is now safe to replace your gas bottle.

When you buy gas from us in a cylinder, you’ll be asked to pay a ‘cylinder refill agreement charge’ for each cylinder. This is because it will remain the property of Flogas and it is being provided to you only for the purposes of using the gas supplied. When the cylinder is empty, you can simply exchange it for a pre-filled cylinder or return the empty cylinder to us. There is no charge when swapping a cylinder within the same category.

You can swap your gas cylinder for any cylinder within the same category. If you’re not sure which category your cylinder is in, they are outlined below.

To swap a cylinder, you can place an order on the website shop or your account. Simply choose the bottle you wish to order and when prompted select cylinder exchange.

The driver will deliver your new cylinder and take the old one away to be refilled.

You can return your gas cylinder for any cylinder within the same category:

Small cylinder category Propane:

• 11kg,

• 6kg

• 4.7kg

• 3,9kg

Small cylinder category Butane:

• 13kg

• 7kg

• 4.5kg

Leisure Gas category:

• 11kg

• 6kg

Gaslight category:

• 10kg

• 5kg

Large cylinder category:

• 47kg

• 19kg

• 18kg FLT

• 11kg FLT

Large cylinders are like for like only.

We are unable to collect or handle any cylinder provided by suppliers other than this owned by Flogas or any subsidiary company of Flogas Ltd.

If you have a cylinder belonging to another company we recommend that you contact the company and arrange for them to collect your empty cylinder. This is often free of charge.

Yes we offer a full range of LPG heating services, including new system installation, annual servicing and breakdowns. We can also offer a LPG boiler maintenance contract to ensure that you are fully covered.

No, unfortunately we can only exchange cylinders from Flogas or any subsidiary company of Flogas Ltd.

Yes – your fuel account can be used for LPG. Please contact our office to place an order on 01963 853190.