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    Calor confirms it is increasing its small cylinder capacity

    • July 15, 2024

    Following years of shortages, Calor has announced it has ordered "a significant number" of 3.9kg propane and 4.5kg butane cylinders

    A Calor gas 4.5kg bottle on a boat

    Calor Gas U-turn on phasing out 3.9kg & 4.5kg bottles

    • December 29, 2023

    Calor Gas has confirmed that it will continue to supply 3.9kg propane and 4.5kg butane cylinders having announced it was phasing them out

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    Calor Gas alternatives for boat owners

    • June 20, 2023

    With Calor discontinuing some of its gas cylinders, Barry Pickthall looks at the options available for boat owners with older vessels

    For years, boaters have struggled to refill 4.5kg Calor Gas butane bottles

    Calor Gas: Longer phase out time for 4.5kg & 3.9kg cylinders

    • April 19, 2023

    Calor Gas has confirmed that although it will discontinue its 4.5kg butane and 3.9kg propane cylinders, the phasing out period has been extended

    For years, boaters have struggled to refill 4.5kg Calor Gas butane bottles

    Calor Gas discontinues its 4.5kg butane cylinders

    • January 23, 2023

    Calor Gas has announced it is discontinuing its 4.5kg butane cylinders, which are popular amongst sailors and boaters

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