The 9kg gas bottle is a small gas bottle valued for its portability in a lot of uses from BBQs and patio heaters to camping stoves and more…
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If you are looking for home LPG gas bottles gas suppliers near you (gas providers) with LPG gas supplies close by, you’ve found a gas company with both.
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We have LPG gas bottles gas in various bottle LPG gas bottles sizes to suit all your home LPG gas bottles (gas cylinders) needs. An LPG gas company with quick and easy online LPG gas bottles gas ordering and home gas payments and local LPG gas bottles gas delivery and local LPG gas supplies near you.
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ELGAS LPG gas company can provide all your for home LPG gas bottles gas supplies (home gas) for cooking gas LPG, heating, fireplace and hot water needs as your home gas bottles (gas cylinders) LPG gas company.
We offer your choice of:
- 45kg home LPG gas bottles exchange for which we supply two 45kg home gas bottles
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Easy LPG gas online orders make home LPG gas bottles (gas cylinders) and home gas bottle delivery hassle free with a great ELGAS 45kg gas bottle price on LPG gas for home gas bottles.
Whether you’re switching LPG gas supplier or placing a last minute LPG gas order; working to a budget or wanting flexibility – ELGAS LPG gas company makes home LPG gas bottles gas (gas cylinders) for home easy with LPG gas near you.
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ELGAS bottle LPG gas company has your business LPG gas bottles (gas cylinders) needs covered no matter where you operate, with bottle LPG gas supplies nearby at over 400 bottle LPG gas supplier local locations. Being local LPG gas suppliers near you (gas providers) helps ensure fast and reliable LPG gas bottles gas with gas bottle delivery to your business.
We offer LPG gas near you with:
- Bulk LPG Gas Supplies adjacent to LPG gas bottles (gas cylinders) or LPG gas tanks.
- Forklift LPG Gas Bottles Gas Supplier (gas providers) with 18kg & 15kg LPG gas bottles
- Gas delivery of forklift LPG gas bottles gas supplies to your fleet
- LPG gas company for ordering LPG gas online
Local, safe and reliable bottle LPG gas supplies nearby for online LPG gas bottles gas with gas bottle delivery, LPG gas orders, and payments.
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Gas: What is Gas?
Gas is a basic state of matter in the universe, along with solids, liquids and plasma.
Gas exists in a vaporous or gaseous state of matter, with no set volume or shape.
A pure gas consists of molecules of a single type.
Gases can also be mixtures of various types of molecules.
For example, air is a gas consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, water vapour and trace amounts of neon, helium, methane, krypton and hydrogen gas.
Liquified Petroleum Gas – LPG gas is a vaporous gas consisting primarily of propane, butane, isobutane gas or LPG gas mixtures of the three LPG gases.
There can also be trace gas amounts of ethane, pentane and other natural gas liquids.
Gas Near Me Gas Company Program for Local Gas Close By
The Gas Near Me™ LPG gas company program is our effort to always have local LPG near you, no matter where you live in Australia or New Zealand.
For home gas, gas BBQ, and commercial LPG gas, the local LPG Gas Near Me LPG gas program is supported by approximately 400 LPG gas company branches, gas agents, and gas distributors with LPG gas around Australia and NZ, so there are always gas providers with LPG near you.
This makes sure you have a source of local LPG gas bottles gas nearby.
Local LPG gas close by your home LPG gas bottles or business LPG gas around means faster gas bottle delivery, better service and help finding the cheapest LPG gas nearby prices with LPG near you.
For gas BBQ LPG gas, this means that the local LPG Gas Near Me gas program consists of approximately 6,000 SWAP’n’GO LPG gas dealers providing gas BBQ LPG gas supplies near you.
The Gas Near Me LPG gas company program is all about convenience for our SWAP’n’GO LPG gas BBQ customers.
Having local LPG gas supplies nearby means shorter drives and more time to spend at the family gas BBQ.
Bottle LPG Gas from Australia’s Largest LPG Gas Company with LPG Near You
ELGAS LPG gas company are the leading gas providers of bottle LPG gas supplies with LPG gas bottles gas for home, commercial LPG gas and light industrial LPG gas customers in Australia and New Zealand since 1984.
We are LPG gas suppliers near to more than 350,000 homes and businesses, with Australasia’s largest local LPG gas supply near our local LPG gas bottles gas distribution network ensuring reliable LPG gas bottles gas, gas bottle delivery and security of LPG gas supplies around Australasia with LPG gas near you.
Gas providers supplying LPG gas near you from more than 1,000 LPG gas company offices, agents and LPG gas supplies local depots (gas providers) located across Australia and New Zealand, our friendly, local LPG gas company staff make everything easy – from setting up online LPG gas accounts and changing LPG gas bottles (gas cylinders) and LPG gas tanks to safety training and new commercial LPG gas installations.
At the same time, ELGAS SWAP’n’GO® have been gas providers of gas BBQ LPG gas supplies near you and powering Australasian bottle LPG gas BBQ for a generation.
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What is an LPG bottle and how does the gas in bottle it work?
A gas bottle or gas cylinder is a pressure vessel for storing and transporting liquefied gases (LPG gas) and compressed gas at above atmospheric pressure.
A gas bottle (gas cylinder) is typically made from steel or aluminium which is drawn, pressed and/or welded into a cylindrical shape.
The gas bottle (gas cylinder) has a threaded opening in one end, with or without a neck, for the attachment of a gas valve to control the release of the contained gas.
The gas is generated when the LPG – propane liquid boils (see image) and turns from LPG to gas in bottle, when you release some of the pressure in the LPG gas bottle by using gas.
Vaporisation is LPG boiling from liquid into gas in bottle.
An LPG gas bottle (LPG gas cylinder) works with some of the LPG at the top of the LPG gas cylinders as gas in bottle whilst it is liquid at the bottom. (See image above)
All LPG gases, including propane, are compressed into liquid at relatively low pressures and are also referred to as natural gas liquids – NGL.
Importantly, almost all of the uses for an LPG gas bottle (gas cylinder) involves the use of the gas in bottle, as opposed to the liquefied gas.
What sizes do LPG bottles come in and which one do I need?
BBQ gas bottles (gas cylinders) are the 4kg or 9kg gas bottle for gas BBQ.
Home gas bottles are 210kg, 90kg, and 45kg gas bottle sizes.
Forklift gas bottles (gas cylinders) are the 18kg and 15kg gas bottles.
If portability is your primary concern, you would choose a 4kg gas bottle.
If you intend to provide gas for a stationary outdoor appliance (gas BBQ or patio heater), then you would choose a 9kg gas bottle.
If you are a typical home gas bottle user or a small business user, the 45kg gas bottle (gas cylinder) would be the typical choice.
Forklifts require a special forklift gas bottle, as it is liquid withdrawal.
How much gas is in an LPG bottle?
A 9kg gas bottle (gas cylinder) with an 8.5kg fill has 16.66L of LPG gas.
A 4kg gas bottle with a 3.7kg fill has 7.25L of LPG gas.
A 45kg gas bottle contains 88L of LPG gas.
How long does an LPG bottle last for home or gas BBQ use?
Here are some estimates on how long a 45kg gas bottle will last (45kg gas cylinder):
How Long does a 45kg Gas Bottle Last? (45kg gas cylinder) |
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| Gas Heater | 2 hrs/day | 3 hrs/day | 4 hrs/day |
| • 15 MJ Heater | 73 days | 49 days | 37 days |
| • 25 MJ Heater | 44 days | 29 days | 22 days |
| Gas Hot Water | 10 min/day | 20 min/day | 30 min/day |
| • 16L/Min 124 MJ | 105 days | 52 days | 35 days |
| • 26L/Min 199 MJ | 66 days | 33 days | 22 days |
| Gas Cooktop | 30 min/day | 60 min/day | 90 min/day |
| • 9 MJ Burner | 489 days | 244 days | 163 days |
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• Durations shown assumes that you use the appliance on the maximum setting.
• Gas consumption would be less, and the duration longer, on lower settings.
• Numbers have been rounded and are only estimates.
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How long does a 9kg gas bottle last is dependent upon the application.
The following table gives some examples for the most common applications.
How Long Does a 9kg Gas Bottle Last? |
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| Traditional Gas BBQ | 1 Gas BBQ Burner | 4 Gas BBQ Burners | |
| • 15MJ Burners | 29.4 hours | 7.3 hours | |
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• 17MJ Burners
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25.9 hours
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6.5 hours
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| Compact Gas BBQ | 1 Gas BBQ Burner | 2 Gas BBQ Burners | |
| • 7.5 MJ Burners | 58.8 hours | 29.4 hours | |
| • 10MJ Burners | 44.1 hours | 22 hours | |
| Gas Patio Heaters | 1 Burner | – | |
| • 35MJ Burner | 12.6 hours | – | |
| Table Top Heater | 1 Burner | – | |
| • 12MJ Burner | 36.7 hours | – | |
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• Duration Shown assumes that you use the burners on the maximum setting.
• Gas consumption would be less, and the duration longer, on lower settings.
• Result numbers have been rounded.
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How do I know when my LPG bottle (gas cylinder) needs refilling or replacing?
Here’s how to check gas bottle level (test gas bottle level) using condensation and/or temperature change as your gas bottle gauge (gas bottle level indicator):
- Fill a bucket with hot tap water. More water is better for how to check gas bottle level (test gas bottle level).
- Slowly pour the hot water (not boiling water) down one side of the gas bottle. (Take care not to scald yourself)
- A line of condensation may appear as the gas bottle level indicator (gas bottle gauge). If not:
- Wait a few seconds and then run your hand down the same side of the gas bottle, where you poured the water.
- You should feel a noticeable cooler change of temperature at the level of the gas. The point where the temperature changes is another gas bottle level indicator (gas bottle gauge) for gas bottles.
- If you feel no difference when you check gas bottle level (test gas bottle level), it may be empty.
PRO TIP: The hot water test to check gas bottle level (test gas bottle level) works even better during or after you use one of your LPG appliances, making the finding of the gas bottle level indicator for gas bottles (gas cylinders) even easier.
For example, if you have LPG hot water, look for the gas bottle level indicator (gas bottle gauge) during or right after someone takes a shower. The condensation gas bottle level indicator (gas bottle gauge) may even appear without pouring the bucket of hot water.
What’s the difference between swap and refill LPG bottles?
Here are some of the reasons you might choose to swap at SWAP’n’GO instead of refilling for gas BBQ:
- You get your choice of either 8.5kg gas bottle or 3.7kg gas bottle swap for gas BBQ.
- We stock the 3.7kg or 8.5kg gas bottle in both POL and LCC27 gas bottles (gas cylinders).
- You can buy a gas bottle even if you don’t have one to swap
- You can swap an older POL 3.7kg or 8.5kg gas bottle (gas cylinder) for a newer LCC27 gas bottle at the same SWAP’n’GO prices (same SWAP’n’GO gas bottle price)
- You can swap your 3.7kg or 8.5kg gas bottle without worrying about:
a) When it was last checked to and if it is still in date.
b) Whether it has been filled correctly. - We pride ourselves on our BBQ gas bottle exchange quality for gas BBQ
- All BBQ gas bottles are new or checked & refurbished by fully trained technicians
- Every SWAP’n’GO BBQ gas bottle (gas cylinder) is precision filled and leak tested.
- The yellow SWAP’n’GO seal on the neck or tamper proof plug indicates that it has been quality checked and filled to safe industry gas BBQ standards.
- No waiting to refill your BBQ gas bottle at petrol stations
- You get a fresh 3.7kg or 8.5kg gas bottle every time you gas bottle swap for gas BBQ
- You own the 3.7kg or 8.5kg gas bottle (gas cylinder) you receive for gas BBQ
- You won’t have to travel far to find SWAP’n’GO, with thousands of outlets, city and country.
There are two reasons you might choose gas bottle refill:
- The cost of the gas is a bit lower.
- You get to keep your same gas bottle.
How much does an LPG bottle cost in Australia?
45kg gas bottle price can be as low as $64-$88 per bottle*, for the first two 45kg gas bottles, with promotional pricing.
Typical standard pricing and 45kg gas bottle refill price usually start around $140 per bottle* with rental starting from around $45 per bottle*.
NT, WA, and other remote locations can be significantly higher, based on transportation costs and specific location.
So, if you are looking for the cheapest 45kg gas bottle price, it pays to shop around the 45kg LPG gas bottle refill market for the cheapest 45kg gas bottles.
*Prices as of 28 April 2025.
An empty 9kg gas bottle of decent quality for gas BBQ typically costs between $55 and $70.
Typical SWAP’n’GO prices range from the upper $20s to the mid $40s for 9kg (8.5kg) gas bottle refill price.
The following table shows the lower and upper ranges for 9kg and 4kg SWAP’n’GO gas bottle swaps:
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Gas Bottle Sizes
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SWAP’n’GO Gas Bottle Price
Low Range*
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SWAP’n’GO Gas Bottle Price
Upper Range*
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8.5kg (9kg) Gas Bottle Refill Price
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Upper $20s
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Mid $40s
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3.7kg (4kg) Gas Bottle Refill Price
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≈$20
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Mid $30s
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Prices vary as they are set independently by the dealers and are indicative only.
Some SWAP’n’GO gas bottle prices may be outside of these ranges, particularly in remote areas.
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Can I get LPG gas bottle delivery to my home or business?
We deliver home gas bottle refills near you and home gas bottle exchange next to your home, with gas bottle refill at our closest gas refill depot.
Then we provide the nearest gas refill home gas bottle delivery and connect the LPG gas refill next to your home with a 45kg gas bottle refill for the empty gas bottles (gas cylinders) needing LPG gas refill adjacent to your home.
Is it safe to use LPG bottles for home gas heating, cooking, or hot water?
Our gas bottles (gas cylinders) are always in-date and are leak tested.
Combined with the fact that every gas bottle (gas cylinder) has a pressure relief valve and gas bottles are very safe for home gas use.
Where can I exchange or refill my ELGAS LPG bottle near me?
You can find LPG gas nearby from any one of hundreds of our gas suppliers near you, with ELGAS branches, agents or distributors (gas providers) all around Australia.
The odds are we have a gas supplier near you with hundreds of ELGAS branches, agents or distributors (gas providers) all around Australia.
Just go online and enter your details to find out if ELGAS services your area.
Are ELGAS LPG bottles compatible with my gas BBQ or appliance?
If portability is your primary concern, you would choose a 4kg gas bottle for gas BBQ.
If you intend to provide gas for a stationary outdoor appliance (gas BBQ or patio heater), then you would choose a 9kg gas bottle (gas cylinder) for gas BBQ.
If you are a typical home gas bottle user or a small business user, the 45kg gas bottle would be the typical choice for home gas.
Forklifts require a special forklift gas bottle, as it is liquid withdrawal.
How do I connect or disconnect an LPG bottle safely?
Follow the following 7 steps to connect/disconnect a 9kg gas bottle:
1. For how to change a gas bottle (how to change a BBQ gas bottle), it goes on the gas BBQ mounting hook or in its holder/shelf, depending on your gas BBQ or heater.
The BBQ gas bottle should ALWAYS be kept upright.
Your LPG gas bottle must NEVER hang by the gas hose.
2. Remove any dust cover or plug that may be inside or over the female valve opening, where the gas BBQ gas regulator screws in.
Please note that, if it is a screwed-in plug, you must turn it clockwise to remove it (reverse thread).
3. Inspect the gas BBQ gas regulator and hose for any damage.
Some gas BBQ gas regulators have rubber O-rings on the connector.
The O-ring should also be undamaged.
The connector should be clean and dirt free prior to insertion.
4. How to change a gas bottle (how to change a BBQ gas bottle) is different for POL versus LCC27 regulators. Screw the BBQ gas regulator into the valve opening by turning gas BBQ Gas Regulator Hand Wheel anti-clockwise (reverse thread) for older POL connectors and clockwise for newer LCC27 connectors.
Tighten well by hand only.
Make sure the gas hose is not kinked.
5. How to change a gas bottle (how to change a BBQ gas bottle) isn’t complete until you do a leak test. Without turning on the gas BBQ, open the Gas Valve Hand Wheel to turn on the gas (anti-clockwise).
Spray the entire gas BBQ gas regulator, valve and gas hose with soapy water to check for any possible leaks.
You will see bubbles or smell gas if there is a leak.
If you have a leak, you should immediately turn the gas off (clockwise) and fix or replace the leaking component.
For more detailed instructions, please see BBQ Gas Leak Test
6. Assuming you have no leaks, you are ready to use your gas BBQ or patio heater.
Turning the gas BBQ gas bottle ON a couple of turns is sufficient.
You should not turn it hard to the open stop.
7. Remember, when you are finished with your gas BBQ or patio heater, you should always turn off the gas at the BBQ gas bottle (gas cylinder) first.
Close firmly by hand only.
NOTE: These instructions only apply to POL fittings and LCC27 fittings.
What should I do if my LPG bottle is leaking or smells like gas?
If you notice any subtle signs of leaky gas (a gas leak in home), turn off the gas at the meter or the gas bottle (gas cylinder).
Also, if it is safe to do so, leave windows and doors open and then evacuate the building.
Do not operate electrical switches or other ignition sources, including telephones.
As soon as you are in a safe location, call emergency services (000) for assistance.
If there is a fire involved, just evacuate immediately and call for help as soon as possible.
Can I recycle or return empty LPG bottles?
You can recycle an old 4kg or 9kg gas bottle (gas cylinder).
Gas bottle disposal and recycling can be done at a local council recycling centre or you can leave the bottle at your nearest SWAP’n’GO depot.
You cannot return SWAP’n’GO bottles (gas cylinders).
When you purchase or gas bottle swap a 3.7kg or 8.5kg gas bottle at SWAP’n’GO you own the bottle for gas BBQ.
Unfortunately, there is no basis for issuing a refund.
You might consider giving your bottle to family or friends.
Local clubs that do sausage sizzle fund raising would also appreciate the donation for gas BBQ.
Why choose ELGAS for LPG bottles over other suppliers?
ELGAS is Australia’s largest home bottle LPG gas suppliers (gas providers) with easy LPG gas for home and LPG gas bottle delivery.
We offer home gas bottles (gas cylinders) LPG gas bottle delivery from a bottle LPG gas supply branch near you.
Local safe and reliable home gas suppliers with bottle LPG gas and LPG home gas bottles (gas cylinders).
Access to ELGAS Purple Perks™ rewards program**
* Gas bottles gas delivery charges may apply for some select ELGAS Branches and Agents. Call your local ELGAS Team on 131 161 to confirm. ** Terms and conditions apply
LPG Gas Carbon Offsets and Commitment to a Sustainable Future
ELGAS LPG gas company is committed to working toward sustainability with our LPG gas customers, industry and government as we transition to a decarbonised Net Zero economy by 2050.
As Australia’s largest local LPG gas company with LPG gas supplies nearby, we are working to find renewable LPG gas alternatives to fossil fuel energy sources.
When you choose an opt-in carbon neutral LPG gas bottles gas plan for your home or business, ELGAS will offset the carbon emissions of your LPG gas bottles gas used.
We are also actively working with key partners to progress gas research and development into low carbon gas alternatives.
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