Converting a Continental LPG regulator to Calor,can it be done?

vyv_cox said:
I have an adaptor that will convert a continental (German) LH bottle thread to a RH Calor one. I was given it, many years ago, by someone who inherited it on a boat he bought in Holland. I have never used it (and neither did he) and have no idea who made it.
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This regulator I have which is as previously stated fitted a bottle marked Dongers.....Herkeurjaar Propan & it has a 22mm diameter left hand thread on it.I bought the boat in Belgium but it seems to have spent most of it's life in Holland,ring any bells? What I would like is some sort of converter so that I can screw it strait onto a Calor Propane or Butane bottle.This really should not be rocket science.

PS:If it helps the bottle is also green.
 
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Nicholas123 said:
I've got news for you I'm happy to keep my boat away from you quivering jellies that are scared of your own shadows.
Fear is contagious & the sound of your knees knocking combined must be very offputting.
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Not at all, the extra fender might come in handy.
 
lpdsn said:
Not at all, the extra fender might come in handy.
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I get loads of fenders here washed up,infact I have never had to pay for one of them.In the real world I suggest you do that.That is something that you can rely upon!
In the meanwhile if you could stop your teeth from chattering & your knees from knocking that would be very nice.It is disturbing the peace somewhat. ;)
 
Nicholas123 said:
I get loads of fenders here washed up,infact I have never had to pay for one of them.In the real world I suggest you do that.That is something that you can rely upon!
In the meanwhile if you could stop your teeth from chattering & your knees from knocking that would be very nice.It is disturbing the peace somewhat. ;)
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Only sound I'm making is laughing quietly at you. Never mind, if you're happy, do what you want.
 
I've only just joined this mêlée but I gather that you have a rubber pipe with a regulator on the end that fits a Belgian gas bottle and you want an adapter to make it fit a calor propane bottle. I think you're unlikely to find one and should take the advice already given and buy a new regulator. I understand there's a new marine type one that's more expensive but has additional safety features. I've got a bag of old regulators in the shed that all work but are time expired. I believe the reason they don't last for ever is that they have rubber components that perish after a while (possibly a diaphragm). Check the age of your hoses as well - you know it makes sense.
Nicholas123 said:
This regulator I have which is as previously stated fitted a bottle marked Dongers.....Herkeurjaar Propan & it has a 22mm diameter left hand thread on it.I bought the boat in Belgium but it seems to have spent most of it's life in Holland,ring any bells? What I would like is some sort of converter so that I can screw it strait onto a Calor Propane or Butane bottle.This really should not be rocket science.

PS:If it helps the bottle is also green.
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Nicholas123 said:
This regulator I have which is as previously stated fitted a bottle marked Dongers.....Herkeurjaar Propan & it has a 22mm diameter left hand thread on it.I bought the boat in Belgium but it seems to have spent most of it's life in Holland,ring any bells? What I would like is some sort of converter so that I can screw it strait onto a Calor Propane or Butane bottle.This really should not be rocket science.

PS:If it helps the bottle is also green.
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I doubt that you will find an adapter in the Uk , rocket science or not. Vyv seems to have one that does the opposite (ie UK regulator to continental bottle) so perhaps you should concentrate on Dutch and Belgian sources.


Failing that get a local engineering workshop to make one. It only has to be something simple that will connect your regulator to the M20 thread on a propane bottle connector with the aid of a couple of joint washers.
It will obviously not be cheap and IMO not worth the expense or bother for something that will only be of use until your continental regulator finally dies/ boat is blasted into oblivion.
 
Nicholas123 said:
This regulator I have which is as previously stated fitted a bottle marked Dongers.....Herkeurjaar Propan & it has a 22mm diameter left hand thread on it.I bought the boat in Belgium but it seems to have spent most of it's life in Holland,ring any bells? What I would like is some sort of converter so that I can screw it strait onto a Calor Propane or Butane bottle.This really should not be rocket science.

PS:If it helps the bottle is also green.
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I had a look outside for it (them?) and don't entirely remember what it (they) was. Anyway couldn't find it (them) Sorry.
 
Nicholas123 said:
I've got news for you I'm happy to keep my boat away from you quivering jellies that are scared of your own shadows.
Fear is contagious & the sound of your knees knocking combined must be very offputting.
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While I understand your ideas about saving money, you are happy to mock those that stick to the rules. Changing kit when the manufacturers state it is a good idea is not foolish, it might just be that are conservative about the life of the component, so, unless you know a lot more about the bits than they do, it might be a good idea to follow the guides.
If you do know more than them, why are you asking on here?

£10 or less is miniscule in a yachting budget, yet the downside could be huge. " Do you feel lucky"?
DW
 
VicS said:
I doubt that you will find an adapter in the Uk , rocket science or not. Vyv seems to have one that does the opposite (ie UK regulator to continental bottle) so perhaps you should concentrate on Dutch and Belgian sources.


Failing that get a local engineering workshop to make one. It only has to be something simple that will connect your regulator to the M20 thread on a propane bottle connector with the aid of a couple of joint washers.
It will obviously not be cheap and IMO not worth the expense or bother for something that will only be of use until your continental regulator finally dies/ boat is blasted into oblivion.
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As a British Aerospace trained Precision Engineer I have not altogether written off the possibility of knocking up conversion pieces for both Butane & Propane so watch this space.......or listen out for explosions ;)
 
DownWest said:
While I understand your ideas about saving money, you are happy to mock those that stick to the rules. Changing kit when the manufacturers state it is a good idea is not foolish, it might just be that are conservative about the life of the component, so, unless you know a lot more about the bits than they do, it might be a good idea to follow the guides.
If you do know more than them, why are you asking on here?

£10 or less is miniscule in a yachting budget, yet the downside could be huge. " Do you feel lucky"?
DW
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I would'nt mock anyone if they had not criticized my ability first,end of.

What is it someone said,rules are for the blind obedience of fools & the guidance of wise men?Something like that.
I asked here about a specific problem that had nothing to do with 'the rules',lets get the facts strait shall we :rolleyes:

& PS: I still hav'nt seen hard factual evidence to show that using a regulator beyond six years,which is what some people have claimed here has any real serious consequences because of something tangible,just speculation.
Luck is for those that believe in the Lottery,personally I've never bought a ticket :p
 
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Nicholas123 said:
I have a pretty good combined Propane & Butane regulator with a gauge on it that came with the boat & it is marked "FAHRZEUGREGLER NICHE IN GESCHLOSSENEN RAUMEN VERWENDEN" on the back whatever that means.

The trouble is that it has a flat face with a 7mm spigot on it rather than the type that can be connected to a Calor bottle either propane or Butane.I did have it connected to a Butane bottle using a bit of rubber pipe to pad it out but it was'nt very satisfactory & now I intend to convert entirely to Propane it is simply impossible.
Is it possible to buy some sort of junction conversion piece anybody know?
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Here you are !

Here is the adapter you want to connect your regulator to a a UK propane cylinder

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........ http://www.bbqgaslondon.co.uk/accessories/foreign-bbq-adapters/germany-uk-propane-adapter.html
 
In one of his books, paul heiney, who sometimes contributes on here, says how he bought a comprehensive set of gas bottle adapters before he set off on his voyage. If you read his book, you'll see the details. (I don't have it).
 
ghostlymoron said:
In one of his books, paul heiney, who sometimes contributes on here, says how he bought a comprehensive set of gas bottle adapters before he set off on his voyage. If you read his book, you'll see the details. (I don't have it).
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PaulRainbow said:
A link to a set was posted in post #12.
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But the OP does not need an adapter to fit foreign cylinders..... He needs one to connect his foreign regulator to a UK propane cylinder !
 
VicS said:
Here you are !

Here is the adapter you want to connect your regulator to a a UK propane cylinder

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........ http://www.bbqgaslondon.co.uk/accessories/foreign-bbq-adapters/germany-uk-propane-adapter.html
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Well done for finding it Vic, but it still makes little sense to me. A new regulator has to be the answer, if it needs to fit different bottles the link in post #12 soles it.

I'm all for saving a few quid, but when it comes to gas on my boat i tend to be just a little bit extra careful.

Another solution might be one of these : https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-medi...l_progressive,q_80,w_636/17ic37qjysg1zjpg.jpg
 
VicS said:
But the OP does not need an adapter to fit foreign cylinders..... He needs one to connect his foreign regulator to a UK propane cylinder !
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That link will allow him to connect a UK bottle of any sort and he can also connect any old bottles he happens to find in the verge or at the local tip, thus saving even more money. :)
 
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PaulRainbow said:
That link will allow him to connect a UK bottle of any sort and he can also connect any old bottles he happens to find in the verge or at the local tip. :)
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But to M20 .... He wants to connect to his German regulator ! That the whole point of the thread........ He wont buy a new regulator... There'd be no problem if it did that.
 
VicS said:
Why does that not make sense to you? It is the connector which will do what you asked in your opening post

Here is the same thing from Socal http://www.socal.co.uk/toolbox/regulators-adaptors/gaslow-uk-pol-to-21-8lh-cylinder-adaptor.html

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Like the suggestion in #52 It will allow you to connect your German regulator to a UK propane cylinder.
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I never made the opening post and i don't have a German regulator, have you been drinking ?

What doesn't make sense is spending more money on an adapter for an old regulator than a new regulator would cost.
 
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