Gas canisters

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Gas canisters

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I've had some of these for four years or so:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Canisters-Cani ... hdGY&psc=1

Will they still be OK or do I need to replace them?

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They should be ok providing they are not rusting
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Out of interest where does one dispose of cannisters if they are rusting? Found some right at the back of our camping storage, I seem to recall inheriting them from someone. I am obviously not going to risk using them or disposing of them with the household waste. Will a recycling centre accept them do you think?
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Medusa wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:49 pm Out of interest where does one dispose of cannisters if they are rusting? Found some right at the back of our camping storage, I seem to recall inheriting them from someone. I am obviously not going to risk using them or disposing of them with the household waste. Will a recycling centre accept them do you think?
Ours has a gas cylinder locker for cylinders
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I have DOZENS wrapped in plastic ( originally) in fireproof boxes in a cool outbuilding ( and fire safe) . 12 years old and perfect. In fact I’ve been reminding my wife how to cook-in an emergency with the same,and the methylated spirit cooker too. ;)
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Re: Gas canisters

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Thanks everyone.

They look fine and are stored in a heated outhouse.
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When we had our little fire one of the firemen ran through a checklist to give us any advice; we were ok on all of it and when I mentioned I had a few cans of gas for the bistro stove in my workshop he said that wasn't a problem.

If they were looking a bit iffy I'd take them to the household waste recycling site (aka "the tip") where they have facilities to dispose of them.
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jansman wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2024 7:34 am I have DOZENS wrapped in plastic ( originally) in fireproof boxes in a cool outbuilding ( and fire safe) . 12 years old and perfect. In fact I’ve been reminding my wife how to cook-in an emergency with the same,and the methylated spirit cooker too. ;)
The fireproof boxes idea looks interesting. Could you recommend any? I've had a look on Amazon and they just bring up fireproof safes>
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Moorland Prepper wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:35 pm
jansman wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2024 7:34 am I have DOZENS wrapped in plastic ( originally) in fireproof boxes in a cool outbuilding ( and fire safe) . 12 years old and perfect. In fact I’ve been reminding my wife how to cook-in an emergency with the same,and the methylated spirit cooker too. ;)
The fireproof boxes idea looks interesting. Could you recommend any? I've had a look on Amazon and they just bring up fireproof safes>
I’m using age old ammo boxes! However they are on shelves in brick outbuilding in the constant darkness and cool .
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Moorland Prepper wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:35 pm
jansman wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2024 7:34 am I have DOZENS wrapped in plastic ( originally) in fireproof boxes in a cool outbuilding ( and fire safe) . 12 years old and perfect. In fact I’ve been reminding my wife how to cook-in an emergency with the same,and the methylated spirit cooker too. ;)
The fireproof boxes idea looks interesting. Could you recommend any? I've had a look on Amazon and they just bring up fireproof safes>
Remember LPG is heavier than air there's a reason why caravans and holidays homes have drop vents at floor level to stop the gas pooling ..

A decent metal chest or box / ammo case ideally vented low down in a well ventilated shed / outbuildings fire is one thing g you don't want an explosive build up of leaked gas

Propane iirc is illegal to store within a dwelling or attached outbuilding /garage butane within a dwelling is 30kg iirc (less explosive than propane)
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