BBQ FAQ
- Do we offer assy and delivery
- can I try before I buy?
- Can I use LPG in Natural gas bbq's or vice-versa
- What is the difference between LPG and natural gas?
- Usefull terminology
Do we offer assy and delivery
Yes we can assemble and deliver any of our huge bbq range.
Not only do we deliver but we show you how to use your nrw bbq.
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can I try before I buy?
Yes we have cooking demo's on most weekends.
We also hold regular cooking schools, these show you around your bbq, and offer some great advise and ideas on cooking on a bbq.
Give our staff a call for dates of our schools.
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Can I use LPG in Natural gas bbq's or vice-versa
No. Each type of gas requires different amounts of oxygen to burn properly, so different burners are needed in the appliances. All gas installations and conversions must be carried out by a licensed gasfitter.
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What is the difference between LPG and natural gas?
They are similar in terms of usage, but natural gas cannot be stored and transported as a liquid and therefore is not widely available. In addition, LPG produces greater heat due to its higher calorific value.
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Usefull terminology
COMMON GAS TERMS
COMMON CONVERSIONS
This table will be helpful in providing an understanding of this terminology to assist when choosing the product you require.
0.625 W = 1 Candlepower
1W = 1.6 Candlepower
1kW = 3.6MJ
1MJ = 0.27kW
1kW = 3412BTU
1 BTU = 0.2931W
TERM EXPLANATION
BSP British Standard Pipe thread size.
LH Left hand thread which tightens in a counter clockwise direction.
POL The common name for the left hand thread fitting used for connecting to a Propane cylinder.
POL is the abbreviation for Prest-o-Lite who were the original manufacturer of this particular style of connection.
Electronic Ignition A battery generated spark to ignite gas.
Piezo Ignition A device which produces a spark from two crystals to ignite gas.
Manual Ignition Requires a flame to light - often provided by a match or lighter.
Gas Consumption The amount of gas (normally in grams or kilograms) used by an appliance when in use for one hour at maximum flow.
All gas consumption figures stated are approximate only and will vary depending on ambient conditions.
Propane Liquefied Petroleum Gas is a mixture of hydrocarbons which is predominately propane. Often called bottled gas.
BUTANE A mixture of hydrocarbons which is predominately butane, usually supplied in disposable containers.
LPG Input Energy input into an appliance normally described in kilowatts/hour or megajoules/hour.
Output LPG input less efficiency of appliance equates to output. BTU/hour.
W Watts, often used to measure power, i.e. 60 watt light bulb. (Metric)
kW Kilowatts which equates to 1000 watts. (Metric)
BTU British Thermal Unit is another form of energy measurement (imperial). Often applied to heat.
MJ Mega Joule is the metric equivalent of BTU.
Candlepower (CP) A measurement of output usually used in reference to the intensity of a light source.
High Pressure Appliance An appliance designed to operate directly from a gas cylinder or with a high pressure adjustable regulator, i.e. over 6.9kPa.
Low Pressure Appliance An appliance designed to operate using a low pressure regulator attached to a gas source
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