Butane cost ?

[owlpool]

how much do you pay for your butane?
my local hardware shop got in some for me
camping stove type, using new style push on [rather than screw on] adapter
over £4 a can

 

[owlpool]

the new adaptor seems to leak more than the old type

B&Q old type go-system is £4.73 per 144g

http://www.diy.com/departments/gosystem-144g-gas-cylinder-cylinder/212291_BQ.prd

has anyone come across a more reasonable alternative without going down the propane mix route?

 

[beavercreek]

At the G scale/16mm/large scale shows it is about £3 a can. I buy all I need then and hope that I don't run out before the next show!

 

[David1226]

has anyone come across a more reasonable alternative without going down the propane mix route?

Surely there's enough hot air generated in the Coffee Lounge to raise all the steam you need.

David

 

[a98087]

I use these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BUTANE-GAS-CANISTERS-BOTTLES-IDEAL-FOR-PORTABLE-STOVES-GRILLS-HEATERS-FLAMES-/201323714553?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item2edfd417f9

Works out at £1 a can if you buy 28 cans,


Ordered some 2 years ago and still haven't run out!!

Dan

 

[Railfan]

I buy a shrink pack of four cans at $5 (£3.26) or $1.25 (£0.82) per can here in the US. The cans are the 8" tall type and contain 8 oz (227 g) of fuel. I find them at Korean or Asian grocery stores, not the usual suspects. (Who would have guessed?). They are used for portable stoves, BBQ's, or woks. I have found it interesting to find the cans in the grocery store (what's the equivalent UK name?). I wander around the store and finally find a display with them. I have tried asking one of the store workers where to find them, but my Korean/their English is insufficient, so I wander. It's kind of fun and I eventually find the cans. I should just photo a can and show them. Perhaps, next time.

 

[Jeff]

I found the cans of butane lighter fuel in my local cash and carry. A packet of 12 cans cost about 50p a time.

 

[owlpool]

Thanks for the tips
What size are the eBay ones Dan? I can't make it out

 

[Railfan]

Thanks for the tips
What size are the eBay ones Dan? I can't make it out

Farther down in the ebay description it says "Standard 227g butane gas canisters".

 

[owlpool]

Thanks

 

[dunnyrail]

Buy a loco worth 5 to 6 hundred and querying the cost of gas?.............................. : :

Could be cos they have spent all their pennies on the Loco!
JonD

 

[owlpool]

Buy a loco worth 5 to 6 hundred and querying the cost of gas?.............................. : :

5-6 hundred?. higher, higher

why pay more for any supply than you have to?

 

[owlpool]

NEVER fear...help is 'ere.



Should last a few sessions!! (READ the reviews about them)......


http://www.amazon.co.uk/28-Pack-Butane-Gas-Canisters/dp/B0057XHOKY

thanks - buyer beware

 

[ST1]

Owl pool, it was money well spent. Irvine

 

[3Valve]

My local general store/hardware/ironmongers sells these 300ml Clipper canisters for 1.75 each.

 

[owlpool]

Owl pool, it was money well spent. Irvine

Hi Irvine, welcome to the madhouse
it was a good weekend

this is worth a look for ideas -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcMe1QKuEyQ&list=PLYdqgmYJKJx3lLZEfkrCwuQmkljnX0T3s

 

[Rhinochugger]

Austins hardware sell the 4 packs

 

[minimans]

I buy mine from the local smoke shop (read weed seller) here in CA Buy a case of 12 for $20.............

 

[andyspencer]

My local general store/hardware/ironmongers sells these 300ml Clipper canisters for 1.75 each.

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My local cash/carry type place sells these for £1 each. Bought all 10 they had on the shelf so hopefully I can run some steam loco's this year!!

 

[stockers]

Cost of gas. It depends on how much you use it.