How do you connect a gas bottle to a gas barbecue?

1. Check whether the seal is damaged. If not, remove it. If it is, return it to the store.
2. Check the gas pressure regulator and the rubber ringlet inside of the connector of the regulator for damage.
3. Connect the gas pressure regulator to the gas bottle.
4. Firmly tighten the regulator, using your hands.
5. Connect the other end of the gas hose to the barbecue.
6. Place the gas bottle on a level surface, in an open space.
7. Open the gas valve with your bare hand, don't use any tools.
8. Use a little brush to cover the connectors with soapy water.
9. If you spot any bubbles, the gas pressure regulator isn't properly connected. In this case, repeat all of the steps above.
10. No bubbles to be seen? Ignite the barbecue.

The type of gas bottle you need depends on the type of gas barbecue. In addition, there are 2 different types of gas. There's butane gas and propane gas. You can read all the information you need on BBQ gas bottles in the article below.

Always store a gas bottle outside. Keep it upright and place it in an open shed or under a roof. Also check whether the gas valve is closed tightly and remove the gas pressure regulator from the bottle. Never store the gas bottle in the basement, closed spaces, or near heat sources such as direct sunlight.

Depending on where you bought the gas bottle, you can exchange the bottle or have it refilled. Usually, you can return to the seller to hand in the empty bottle. Never just throw a gas bottle away, because that's dangerous.

Before you start barbecuing, make sure to read the tips below:

• Before you connect the gas bottle, always check the gas hose for tears.
• The gas bottle must always rest on a level surface. There's a chance it might fall over if the bottle is tilted, which is dangerous.
• Keep the gas bottle away from children.
• Due to explosion hazard, don't place the gas bottle inside of the recess of the barbecue while barbecuing.
• The gas bottle must never get warm.