Refilling Your Canister: Advice for Staying Safe

If you’re looking for a gas solution that allows you to save money and help the environment at the same time,then refillable gas canisters are probably your best bet.You can re-use the canister once it is empty, eradicating the need to throw away any empty canisters which can often damage the environment.

While there are many benefits to using refillable canisters, there are also some safety issues that you will need to be aware of. Here at Adams Gas, we want you to be as safe as possible while using our products, so here’s our guide to refillable gas canisters for you to follow.

 

Advantages of Refillable Gas Canisters

Depending on what you need a gas canister for, choosing a refillable option over a pre-filled canister may be more ideal.

Firstly, it is generally more cost effective to be able to refill your canister when you need, as you won’t have to pay out for a whole new one when it runs out. The cost of these canisters will include the canister itself, so investing in a refillable one will reduce the amount you need to pay out every time you need gas, as you’ll only be paying for the gas itself.

It also allows you to refill your canister to the amount that you need, rather than having to buy more than you will use. For example, if you’re going camping for a few days, chances are you won’t necessarily need to take a completely full canister, so rather than paying out for more gas than you will need, you will be able to fill your refillable canister as much as you need – meaning you’re only paying for what you will use.

Even if you do return with some gas left over, you won’t have to worry about it going to waste. With a non-refillable canister, you probably won’t have use for a small amount of gas left in your canister and it will get forgotten about. However, with a refillable canister, you’ll be able to fill the gas up to a level that you need, no matter whether it’s completely empty or has a little left in it!

There’s also the environmental side to being able to refill your gas canister. While all spent canisters should be recycled anyway, there are huge costs involved in doing so. To avoid your canisters simply being tossed on the rubbish pile, recycling can seem like the only other option, which involves reprocessing, remanufacturing and transport – all which can contribute negatively to the environment when there’s a high demand.

By refilling the canister that you have rather than recycling every one you pick up, you’ll be able to reduce your carbon footprint!

Safety First

If we’ve convinced you that choosing refillable canisters are the way forward, we’d also like to bring the safety of using them to your attention. Gas canisters can be very dangerous to refill if you aren’t going about it the right way, and we want you to be as safe as possible.

Overfilling should be avoided at all costs as the potential for the canister to leak or explode increases drastically. To avoid this, it is important to keep your concentration fixed on how much gas you are putting into your canister – when it starts getting closer to being full, be ready to stop.

It’s also important to make yourself aware of how to spot a leak when filling up your canister – leaks can cause serious injuries if not dealt with immediately, especially if there’s a chance that the gas could ignite. Any hissing sounds that can be heard are indicative of a leak.

Checking for damage to the canister before filling should also be part of your refilling routine. Over time, valves and threads can become worn or loose, which can eventually lead to leaks later down the line. You should make sure that you’re checking every valve before you begin the refilling process to ensure that you can use the canister safely.

Are there Disadvantages?

Like most things, there are a few aspects of refilling a gas canister that can be viewed as disadvantages – the main one being that refilling can often be time-consuming if you have a large container.

However, this isn’t necessarily a drawback, as you should be refilling your canister in advance of its use anyway. If you have a large canister, it should be expected that it would take a little longer to fill than a smaller canister.

We encourage people that are looking to use refillable canisters to make themselves aware of the risks of doing so, as well as noting the benefits that it can bring. Here at Adams Gas, we offer a refill service for some of our canisters. If you’d like to find out more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today – we’ll be happy to help.