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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2021 20:23:00 GMT
The ongoing problems with Calor show no signs of improvement on the Macclesfield, and I understand supplies to my home base are very restricted and causing problems.
I'm fortunate so far as I replaced a bottle in early May before the problems fully surfaced, so my need is not currently pressing, but this must be a real worry for live aboards in particular.
Anybody aware of developments ?
Rog
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2021 20:53:41 GMT
At work We get a decent service from Flogas, 6x 18kg FLT on a weekly delivery along with a 47kg every 8-10 weeks - not a lot of help if you want a casual waterside delivery though!
Shell filling stations often have a plentiful supply of Calor along with places like the Range - again you need a motor to take advantage of this, I’m not sure how many cabbies would be thrilled with hauling an LPG cylinder about?!
Still not as bad as old Batesy 🤪👌💣💣
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2021 20:59:43 GMT
My theory was that certain less than scrupulous resellers of calor had cottoned on to how easy it is to do DIY refills.
One of the coal boats was paying £15 for empty calor bottles. Hmmm
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2021 21:00:32 GMT
I know quaysider lugged a 13kg Flogas from a garden centre to his boat ... he assures me the bottles are interchangeable with Calor and I've not heard a loud explosion yet  Rog |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2021 21:05:22 GMT
I know quaysider lugged a 13kg Flogas from a garden centre to his boat ... he assures me the bottles are interchangeable with Calor and I've not heard a loud explosion yet Rog He is correct all propane lpg cylinders are POL fittings and standard across suppliers; he’s not just a pretty face you know 🤫 Butane use different sized regs across different cylinders and suppliers which can be a pain in the butt for those not in the know. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2021 21:10:13 GMT
I’m not sure how many cabbies would be thrilled with hauling an LPG cylinder about?! Most cabbies would not give a tinker's cuss so long as you were paying. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2021 21:18:53 GMT
I’m not sure how many cabbies would be thrilled with hauling an LPG cylinder about?! Most cabbies would not give a tinker's cuss so long as you were paying. Buggered if I’m paying - stand yer own taxi fare! 😜 |
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Post by quaysider on Jul 14, 2021 6:35:36 GMT
Stone Marina had some in the other day when we were there if anyone is heading that way. I've now got 2 full and 1 on so to speak. They should see my season out unless I come across a boat in in need and end up giving one away.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2021 7:48:20 GMT
I hope that's a sign of improvements in supply Rog |
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Post by Isambard Kingdom Brunel on Jul 14, 2021 15:26:32 GMT
Fuel boat Halsall had gas last weekend.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Jul 14, 2021 15:36:59 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2021 16:41:31 GMT
Fuel boat Halsall had gas last weekend. Bollington Wharf the home base of Four Counties Fuels certainly didn't this week. They're tearing their hair out ... told it's a bottle shortage and couldn't get 48 empty bottles collected. But I'll take it as a positive sign that things are getting back to normal, thanks. Rog |
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Post by ianali on Jul 14, 2021 17:54:23 GMT
Shortage is caused by an increase(uptick lol) in staycations isn’t it? Caravans etc using more.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2021 18:26:36 GMT
That's one of the reasons given
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2021 18:37:27 GMT
No Covid 5 years ago when there was such a shortage of 4.5kg cylinders I got rinsed for a refill and ended up getting a Camping Gaz 907 to make sure we didn’t run out with a nipper onboard.... thunderboat.boards.net/thread/575/on-cwdf |
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