LPG

Liquefied Petroleum Gas is a colourless, efficient fuel. It’s made of molecules which only contain hydrogen and carbon atoms, making it part of the hydrocarbon family.  

As the name suggests, LPG fuel is really a gas, so it will evaporate from a liquid to a gas at low temperatures. This means that it burns really easily and makes fewer nasty gases and smoke than many other fuels.

There are two types of LPG. Both are hydrocarbons and have similar properties.  

• The first is propane LPG, which comes from natural gas processing and oil refining. Propane boils at -42°C, making it ideal for outdoor use, think heat and cooking. If you want to use LPG in bulk for your business or home, propane is the one you need. 
• The other type of LPG is butane, which comes from refining petrol, and has a boiling temperature of -2°C. This makes it ideal for use indoors, so portable heaters and cookers.

Read more about butane vs propane.

LPG evaporates really easily, so it needs to be stored carefully. Even a small leak can see a lot of gas disappear quickly, which is bad news if you need to warm your home or cook your dinner.

For small items, like your BBQ, our LPG is pressurised into gas bottles. We make these by putting the LPG under pressure, so it turns into a liquid, then filling the bottles with the liquid.

If you need a bigger storage solution, we offer larger LPG cylinders and bulk LPG tanks. These are filled in the same way as the bottles, but on a much bigger scale.

For more on how LPG can be stored see our installation options. 

When compared to other fuels like oil or charcoal, LPG emits less harmful chemicals when burnt. That includes Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, and Sulphur. Better for you, better for the environment.

If you can’t get gas from the mains, LPG is the best answer. Easily transported, convenient and safe, LPG will keep your home toasty and your shower hot.

Switching to LPG from charcoal on your BBQ will put an end to the smoky start of dinner. And, for your boiler, the soot and residues which oil makes won’t be missed by you or your neighbours!

Calor makes LPG easy to use across a wide range of applications serving both domestic and commercial needs. We fuel homes and businesses of all sizes, providing solutions beyond just heating and hot water.

• Commercially - LPG is used in large industrial spaces, it's used for farming and agriculture, as well as catering and hospitality too.
• Residentially - LPG is used in living spaces from mobile homes to large holdings and everything in between. Uses include cooking and heating swimming pools.

We offer a variety of storage options to suit any requirement - from compact and portable solutions for on-the-go living to high-capacity tanks for substantial energy needs.

Whatever your LPG needs, Calor provides a convenient and effective solution for every situation!