LPGGuides
Posted on May 21, 2025
Bottled Gas and Gaslight
Frequently Asked Questions About Cylinders and Bottled Gas
Find out where to buy bottled gas and gaslight on our ‘Find a Gaslight Stockist‘ page.
Size
5 kg
Weight of bottle
3.7 kg *
Total weight of full bottle
8.7 kg
Height
393mm
Diameter
305mm
Size
10 kg
Weight of bottle
5.4kg
Total weight of full bottle
15.4kg
Height
587mm
Diameter
305mm
Some cylinder compartments have mouldings or brackets on the floor of the compartment that are designed to fit steel cylinders. You can buy a plastic bracket to fit in your cylinder compartment which will hold both Gaslight and steel cylinders safely and securely in place.
When your Gaslight bottle is empty, return it to your selected stockist to exchange it for a full bottle. This time, you'll pay only for the gas.
You should always inspect your regulator for defects and dirt ingress before connecting to any cylinder or at least annually. It is recommended that you replace your regulator every five years or sooner if the manufacturer guide recommends this. It is important that you check before each connection is made though for defects.
Most appliances can be used with either Butane or Propane but the cylinders use different regulators so please check what size is needed first. Propane operates at a higher pressure than Butane so it is not possible to use a butane regulator on a propane cylinder and vice versa. Propane can be used all year round due to it’s lower boiling point, Butane may not give off vapour in low seasonal temperatures, typically below two degrees Celsius.
In use the two are very similar. Propane can be used all year round due to it's very low boiling temperature whereas Butane tends to be more suitable for summer use as low winter temperatures may mean the liquid will not boil to produce vapour to burn.