LPG Gas Near Me: Business & Home LPG Gas Bottles Gas Company Near You

BBQ gas bottles (gas cylinders) are the 4kg or 9kg gas bottle for a 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.

A “gas company” can refer to either a gas retailer, like ELGAS, or a utility company that manages the gas distribution network, like Australian Gas Networks or Jemena.

The type of company depends on whether you need a gas retailer for your natural or LPG gas or to connect to a gas network.

A gas company that manages is a gas network is typically location specific, depending on the locations of their pipeline networks.

There are also gas companies that specialise in industrial or specialty gases.

For example, ELGAS supplies fuel gases like LPG and LNG as well as industrial and hospitality gases.

BOC and Stargas are both examples of an industrial gas company that provides gases like helium, CO₂, nitrogen, argon, acetylene, and LPG.

Here are some estimates on how long a 45kg gas bottle will last (45kg gas cylinder):

How long does a 9kg gas bottle last is dependent upon the application.

The following table gives some examples for the most common applications including gas BBQ (gas barbecue).

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 LPGs 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.

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.

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):

1. Fill a bucket with hot tap water. More water is better for how to check gas bottle level (test gas bottle level).
2. Slowly pour the hot water (not boiling water) down one side of the gas bottle. (Take care not to scald yourself)
3. A line of condensation may appear as the gas bottle level indicator (gas bottle gauge). If not:
4. Wait a few seconds and then run your hand down the same side of the gas bottle, where you poured the water.
5. 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.
6. 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.

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 gas company, 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:

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 company 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.

Here are some of the reasons you might choose to swap at SWAP’n’GO instead of refilling for a gas BBQ (gas barbecue):

• 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 a gas BBQ (gas barbecue)
• All BBQ gas bottles are new or checked & refurbished by fully trained gas company 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 (gas barbecue)
• 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.

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 heater or gas heaters, cooking gas LPG, or a gas hot water system.

You can find LPG gas nearby from any one of hundreds of our gas suppliers near you, with ELGAS gas company branches, agents or distributors (gas providers) all around Australia.

The odds are we have a gas supplier near you with hundreds of ELGAS gas company branches, agents or distributors (gas providers) all around Australia.

Just go online and enter your details to find out if ELGAS services your area.

If portability is your primary concern, you would choose a 4kg gas bottle for gas BBQ.

If you intend to provide LPGs for a stationary outdoor appliance (gas BBQ or patio heater), then you would choose a 9kg gas bottle (gas cylinder) for gas BBQ from a SWAP’n’GO near you.

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.

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.

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.

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 gas company 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.

ELGAS gas company is Australia’s largest home bottle LPG gas suppliers (gas providers) with easy LPG gas for home and LPG gas bottle delivery from one of the best gas companies around.
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 service and LPG home gas bottles (gas cylinders).

Australia is a major global gas producer and the world’s third-largest exporter of LNG – Liquefied Natural Gas.

Exports account for most of the gas extracted (approximately 80%), most of which goes to Asia, generating substantial revenues and job opportunities.

However, the exports are also forcing up domestic prices, leading policy debates on adequate royalties and mandatory domestic reserves to ensure sufficient domestic supply and fair pricing.

The domestic market relies on natural gas and LPG for homes and businesses.  

Gas exports generate substantial revenue, supporting jobs and investment, but domestic users often pay higher prices due to this focus on exports so there is increasing pressure to exports with necessary local energy affordability and security. 

The AEMC (Australian Energy Market Commission) are the regulators in charge.

Elgas is the leading gas provider in all states.

This includes gas providers NSW (including gas providers Sydney) QLD, NSW, VIC (including gas providers Melbourne), gas providers SA, NT, TAS and WA (including gas providers Perth WA).

They have the largest distribution network and the greatest number of LPG customers of any gas provider.