A complete guide to getting that barbecue set up, buying a barbecue and cooking with gas on holiday or at home.
All new barbecues should come with come fitted with a regulator. This controls the amount of gas released from the cylinder to the BBQ. You are usually supplied with 27mm clip-on regulator which is red. Sometimes barbecues are supplied with a butane regulator and this is normally a Butane 21mm clip-on LP Regulator. Butane burns at a different temperature and is good for indoor use but I would recommend the use of propane. If you already have a butane cylinder you might be able to swap it, but check with your local stockist first!
There are lots of different manufacturers of LPG cylinders. It is always good to support you local stockist. They not only have a wealth of knowledge but are usually very competitive. If you plan to travel with your cylinder you should stick with one of the popular manufacturers as you will be able to get a refill from hundreds of suppliers in the UK including garden centres, DIY stores and some larger petrol stations.
If your not new to LPG and you already have a cylinder at hand you can use our find a stockist by manufacturer section to find a refill stockist for the cylinder you have.
Weather your going on holiday or just having a picnic there’s a cylinder or cartridge perfect for every occasion. Hears a few tips when buying a cylinder or cartridge for leisure use:
Cartridge Type | Availability |
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Piercable Cartridges | All around the world |
Clip-on Cartridges | Popular for traveling in Europe |
Screw-on Cartridges | Good for Europe and America Travel |
Aerosol | Popular in Europe and Australia |
If your looking at buying a gas stove then why not read our 'buying a gas stove' guide which explains all about the gas options and stove types with examples of gas stoves for sale now.
Obtaining a gas cartridge is different than obtaining a cylinder. From time to time we tend to be "brand loyal" and insist in using that brand only. There are popular companies such as campingaz, coleman and primus which is stocked by thousands of people but you really don't need to travel the world to get one. A generic branded cartridge is just fine and most stockists sell them. Gas cartridges for small to medium stoves and barbecues usually range from 125kg to 500kg and have an EN417 connection. Fold away stoves often use a canister with a bayonet fitting.