What is LPG?

Propane vs Butane – what’s the difference?

Whilst Propane and Butane have similar properties, they each have specific uses.

Propane has a lower boiling point, making it more suitable for outdoor storage – and is most commonly used for central heating, cooking, transport and commercial operations.

Butane is best used indoors, making it the preferred option for portable mobile heaters. It’s also used to power leisure activities during warmer, summer months, such as camping, boating and BBQs.

LPG supply

LPG is available either in handy, portable cylinders or larger, bulk tanks – or you may benefit from a mix of the two. It will depend on your usage and storage space:

• Cylinders are designed to meet lower-volume needs, and are perfect when space is at a premium or when you’re on the go.
• Bulk tanks can be installed either above or below ground. They’re most popular when space is less of a concern and usage is higher.
• A metered supply is typically used for housing developments and mobile homes. This is where LPG is piped to individual properties from a centralised tank, so residents can benefit from a metered service.