Campingaz CV 300 Plus Screw On Gas Cartridge, for Camping Stoves, Compact and Resealable Canister

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Actually, you do get some indication beforehand, as your gas cylinder gets lighter with the more gas used. At a push you could also use the George Foreman to heat through a saucepan of soup, but it’s not really designed for this. A dedicated hob is probably better suited if you want to boil water or just heat through rather than sear. Obviously, only buy something that looks in good condition and hasn't been tampered with. For gas cylinders like the Campingaz R907, ensure it still has its handle/cap. Without it, you may find it difficult to do a refill exchange as you aren't exchanging a complete gas cylinder. (See below for replacing the handle). If you are camping in Europe, then Campingaz refills will be easy to find, but you won't find refills for Calor gas.

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Each cylinder holds a different amount of gas, and each regulator has a flow rate, so assuming you burn the gas on full flow, the following table gives a rough guide - but note that is artificial for comparison only. The BBQ uses a ridged griddle pan which is specially angled to allow juice and fat to flow off into a trap. The griddle is removeable for easy cleaning. Campingaz are a massive brand and so they were never going to let Cadac monopolize the gas BBQ camping sector. With the Campingaz Party Grill 400 CV grill stove they’ve pulled a blinder. Other gas cylinders are available, and other sizes, but the above gas cylinders are recommended for family camping and are the easiest to get refills. In real-world use, though, you are unlikely to use it at full, and if you drop the Calor regulator down to 0.8kg/hr (i.e. you don't have your gas hob on full), then the Calor 4.5kg could last over 5.5 hours - an extra 2 hours longer than the largest Campingaz cylinder. Cylinder

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So a refill doesn't happen whilst you wait. Your cylinder is just swapped for one that's already been refilled. You mustn't lose this handle as your cylinder may not be accepted as a complete cylinder when you come to exchange for a refill. However, if you’re travelling through different countries or out in the middle of nowhere, you can’t always find screw-on gas canisters.

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The amount of gas most people use when camping can easily be accommodated with smaller gas cylinders, so aim to get a cylinder less than 15kg (and a 15kg cylinder is still a big cylinder for camping). If you're getting a gas cylinder for camping, you need to read this guide. We uncover the best gas cylinder to get for the type different types of camping.