Calor gas lite disappearing?

SallyD
SallyD Forum Participant Posts: 85
edited April 2017 in Parts & Accessories #1

Tried to get a cylinder today but dealer was unable to provide as apparently stocks are low again and also the rumour is that they are being discontinued. Anybody else heard this?

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  • Steve Scott
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    edited April 2017 #2

    Saw delivery of Calor lite just the other day to local storage didn't seem any shortage.

    Steve

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  • dmiller555
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    edited April 2017 #4

    There seems to be a recall notice on older cylinders which may account for the short supply.

    From the Calor website.

    "Product recall
    We have issued a product recall on all 6kg CalorLite manufactured between 2008-2011 inclusive. For further information visit"

     

  • Navigateur
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    edited April 2017 #5

    I got one yesterday from a gas dealer by swapping in a heavyweight one that I had to take during the previous shortage.

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited April 2017 #6

    Since the recall I have been more successful in obtaining a replacement Calor Lite at campsites rather than Calor retailers. Last year I was told the same thing about them being phased out however I am sure I read somewhere that someone from Calor had denied this but I can't remember where I saw it.

    David

  • Randomcamper
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    edited April 2017 #7

    Here........from Husky Dog........???

    https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-together/discussions/information-technical-tips-advice/parts-accessories/calor-gas-lite/?p=1

  • Wherenext
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    edited April 2017 #8

    Try Go Outdoors.

  • thegibsons
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    edited April 2017 #9

    Swapped a steel for a lite the other day, re phase out saw this brought up on another forum which got a direct reply from calor stating there will be no phase out, don't understand how these rumours start

  • Navigateur
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    edited April 2017 #10

    anyone know off hand what the difference is anyway betwwen the standard and the lite - the gas is 6kg in both cases.

  • huskydog
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    edited April 2017 #11

    The lite is 50% lighter than the steel 6kg bottle 

  • huskydog
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    edited April 2017 #12

    I had a e-mail reply today from Mr Tom Hopkins ,the customer service department Calor, they they have no plans to discontinue the lite bottle .

    it could be that demand has increased due to the "start" of the season that in some areas there is a shortage ,

  • Vicmallows
    Vicmallows Forum Participant Posts: 580
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    edited April 2017 #13

    .....and the cost to exchange for the same amount of gas is greater than if in a standard steel bottle!

  • Tammygirl
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    edited April 2017 #14

    We have 1 going spare, as we now have Gaslow refillable so if you are in the area let us know and you can collect.smile

  • Merve
    Merve Forum Participant Posts: 2,333
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    edited April 2017 #15

    I never have a problem now I am using Safefill but I keep a Calor lite 'just in case' 

  • poplardave
    poplardave Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited April 2017 #16

     Hi do you still have the gas flow canister and if so where can it be picked up from.

  • Tammygirl
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    edited April 2017 #17

    Hi Dave, sorry I might not have been clear. Its a Calor light 6 kg empty bottle that we have going spare if you want it. 

    We have just fitted Gaslow refillable to the van.

    We are just North of Perth if you are still interested.

  • poplardave
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    edited April 2017 #18

    No I'm sorry it was me that stated the wrong item it was the Calor light 6 kg empty bottle that I was interested in.  I live in Perth (Oakbank) I would be interested in collect the canister please where do I collect from.

  • Tammygirl
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    edited April 2017 #19

    That's no problem Dave, we are coming into Perth (Lidl) tomorrow morning could you meet us there say 10.30am 

  • poplardave
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    edited April 2017 #20

    Hi that would be great meet you at 10:30 at Lidl, I'll wait at the entrance doorway.

  • Tammygirl
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    edited April 2017 #21

    smile ok see you then 

  • EasyT
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    edited April 2017 #22

    Will you be carrying a copy of The Times to aid identification? wink

  • ABM
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    edited April 2017 #23

    No,  they  were  both   wearing  it to  deflect  that  nasty North -- Easterly  Wind  surprised

  • mdr
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    edited May 2017 #24

    It is confirmed,  Calor lite is being discontinued.   I have seen the letter from Calor to my local stockist. 

    There is also a magazine article about it at:

    https://www.practicalcaravan.com/news/45480-calor-lite-bottles-discontinued

  • DianneT
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    edited June 2017 #25

    We have always used BP Lite since it's introduction 14 years ago never a problem.  Obtainable at any Homehase Store.

    DianneT

  • Chris Ardis
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    edited June 2017 #26

    Re-filled my Safefill recently with just over 6 Kg of Autogas for £5.86. I kicked Calor into touch 2.5 years ago.  No regrets.

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited June 2017 #27

    We use a 10kgs BP Light and a 6kgs Calor lite at the moment so hedging our bets so to speak! It's good that Calor will introduce a new lightweight model and this will be their third try at it!!! I just hope they don't change the overall size too much as that could cause some issues.

    BTW, our Homebase is currently being rebranded as Bunnings so I hope they continue with the supply of what was BP Light.

    David

  • captainslogg
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    edited June 2017 #28

    Just paid £21-60 for a cylinder change at our local Calor dealer.

    They said many cylinders are being scrapped when they at sent back to Calor. The slightest scratch or dent and they are junked. They ordered 36 light from Calor and only 9 turned up. May go on to BP at some point, but don't use much gas anyway

  • cyberyacht
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    edited June 2017 #29

    I've got a couple of full Calorlites if anyone wants to make me an offer I can't refuse.

  • tigerfish
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    edited June 2017 #30

    Once again a very poor level of customer service from a major player in our area of activity.  I will be changing over to safe fill I think.

    TF

  • EasyT
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    edited June 2017 #31

    I wonder how popular Calor Gas Lites are/were. I see very few on site. As a low user they never had any appeal for me as I prefer the similar weigh 3.9kg bottles of propane. With many using hookups gas usage must have dropped from what it was 25 years ago. Most folk really do not need two 6kg bottles. I know some use more gas and particularly those who rally or use sites without having or using EHU

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