FAQs

FAQ's about the Safefill cylinder

A seamless composite translucent cylinder made up from a polyethylene, HDPE (High Density Polyethylene), moulded inner lining, glass fibres and resin are then wound round the inner liner to create an even greater strength and an outer layer is then added in the form of a polyethylene casing (HDPE). The casing provides both protection and an ergonomic grip.

We recommend the hand wheel type POL connector.

  • Small 5kg cylinder holds approximately 8.5 litres of LPG
  • Medium 7.5kg cylinder holds approxiamtely 14.5 litres of LPG
  • Large 10kg cylinder holds approxiamtely 19.5 litres of LPG
  • Small 5kg cylinder is 396mm high and 310mm in diameter
  • Medium 7.5kg cylinder is 482mm high and 310mm in diameter
  • Large 10kg cylinder is 583mm high and 310mm in diameter
  • Small cylinder weighs 3.4kg empty and 8.4kg when full
  • Medium cylinder weighs 4.1kg empty and 11.6kg when full
  • Large cylinder weighs 5kg empty and 15kg when full

LPG prices will fluctuate and vary from region to region but based on LPG @ 95p per litre the following would apply: 95p x 9.5 = £9.03, 95p x 14.5 = £13.78, 95p x 19.5 = £18.53

The Safefill cylinder can be bought directly from the web site or from any authorised Safefill distributor, as highlighted on the web site.

At the moment we cannot guarantee that all forecourts will allow you to fill the Safefill cylinder so please refer to the web site which lists the appointed refill centres that will be happy to fill your cylinder. We are constantly increasing our network of refill centres so please keep checking the web site.

As with most cylinders current guidelines require a recertification at 10 years.

The cylinder complies with a wide range of international standards and approvals - the principal ones include ISO 9001, ISO 11119-3, EN 12245, EN 14427, DOT-SP12706 and TC-SU-5931.

The Safefill cylinder, because of the materials it is constructed with, is designed to allow the LPG to leak out gradually ensuing a controlled flame. Our cylinders withstand a burst pressure that is twice as high as their steel counterparts and because they will not BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion), the risk of explosion, in case of fire, is eliminated.

No, the use of propane/LPG in portable room heaters is not recommended.