If you are looking for unusual stocking filler Christmas gifts Towler & Staines may have the answer.

At this time of year we usually blog about Christmas Gift Ideas from Towler & Staines, the Calor Gas Principal Dealer in Keighley and Bradford. This year is no exception take a look at their unusual array of items in stock which will  be ideal stocking fillers.

Here is a list of just some of the items:

• Table Clips for attaching to a folding chair to hold your glass or cup.
• Cadac Curved Barbecue Tongs. Stainless steel with ergonomic handle design.
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• Cadac Tapas / Egg Set with non-stick lining.
• Sievert Weed Burner. Cartridge powered / fights weeds in an environmentally friendly way.
• Flexi Refillable Gas Lighter. Multi-purpose with flexible neck and safety lock.
• Elegance Tableware. Virtually unbreakable glasses and tumblers made from acrylic.They are tough and light, ideal for travelling or any outdoor use.                                      
• A range of Kampa collapsible kitchenware ideal for the camper or caravanner.
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•  Tickling stick duster inexpensive and may cause a smile!
•  The Cadac Burger Press enables you to create meat patties that are consistent in shape size and weight. It is 11cm diameter with a non-stick coating.
• The Cadac Pizza Lifter allows for effortless lifting of pizza, cakes, and bread from an oven or a barbecue in use with a Pizza Stone.
•  Fabsil Universal Protector which protects against water and stains on leather, suede, sheepskin and fabrics.
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• There are many more interesting products available too, so call at one of the Towler & Staines stores or surf the website (you can type in the items above and you will go directly to the page) and select an unusual gift for someone

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See how Calor Gas portable heaters can enhance your home and keep you warm.

The Calor Gas powered portable cabinet heater has come a long way since its introduction in 1973.
Back then it was ideal for home heat when central heating and quality insulation were in their infancy. Now the role has changed, the wheel around cabinet heater is ideal for back up heat in large areas or they can be moved from room to room providing warmth when the central heating is not switched on. This is a much cheaper option than using the costly central heating all the time.

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 different cabinet heater models to choose from. Prices range from £74.00 for the Lifestyle Seasons Warmth Heater (available in red or black) to £259.99 for the Provence Living Flame heaters (available in five different colours). There is another flame effect heater with a modern style: the Manhattan at £198.50. All these heaters are powered by a Calor Gas 15kg or 12kg cylinder.

The latest addition to the range is the Lifestyle Azure which has sleek looks and a stylish blue flame effect, giving a contemporary feel to any living space.Three easy to use heat settings along with a piezo igniter give you total control at all times. Whether you need a gentle top up heat or need to warm your room up quickly, the Azure is up to the task.

The Lifestyle Heat Force Mini Cabinet Heater which runs off a smaller 7kg Calor Gas cylinder with 3 heat settings is available in red or black and is priced at £80.

You can see from the videos below how Calor Gas portable heaters can enhance your home.

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Frost is here, get ready to beat the cold now.

The first frost of the autumn has arrived and it is time to consider keeping warm this winter. A mobile cabinet heater is useful at this time of year as a spot heater to follow you around instead of heating the whole house by switching on the central heating, which is definitely a cheaper option.

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different cabinet heater models to choose from. Prices range from £74.00 for the Lifestyle Seasons Warmth Heater (available in red or black) to £259.99 for the Provence Living Flame heaters (available in five different colours). There is another flame effect heater with a modern style: the Manhattan at £198.50. All these heaters are powered by a Calor Gas 15kg or 12kg cylinder.

The Lifestyle Heat Force Mini Cabinet Heater which runs off a smaller 7kg Calor Gas cylinder with 3 heat settings is available in red or black and is priced at £80.

Lifestyle Azure Blue Flame Heater

The latest addition to the range is the Lifestyle Azure which has sleek looks and a stylish blue flame effect, giving a contemporary feel to any living space.Three easy to use heat settings along with a piezo igniter give you total control at all times. Whether you need a gentle top up heat or need to warm your room up quickly, the Azure is up to the task.

The Azure has a full length tempered glass front, offers three heat settings up to a maximum of 3.8kW. It has an oxygen depletion system and flame failure device for maximum safety and reinforced castor wheels for easy mobility about the house.

If you already own a mobile cabinet heater which has seen better days Towler & Staines will give you £10 pounds off your new heater for a trade in!

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Towler & Staines can provide the heat for large areas.

The weather forecast is predicting much colder weather in the coming weeks and if you work or pursue your hobby in larger spaces such as garages, workshops, large shops and work stations in large factories then Towler & Staines the Calor Gas Principal Dealer in Bradford and Keighley can offer solutions. We stock a large range of propane powered blown air heaters. If you estimate the cube of the area you wish to heat our staff can recommend the right appliance for you by charting the kW of heat required to bring the temperature up to the required level for working in comfort.

These blown air heaters which need electricity to power the fan but the heat comes from propane gas. Towler & Staines offer 4 models from Master. The BLP11 model gives a 10kW output which consumes 0.8kg of propane per hour. The Master BLP17 adjusts between 11 and 15kW output consuming 0.8 and 1.07kg of propane gas per hour. The Master BLP33 is adjustable between 18 and 33kW output and on the highest heat output consumes 2.4kg of propane gas per hour. The largest model is the Master 53 which adjusts between 33 and 52kW output and on the highest output consumes 3.78kg of propane gas per hour.

Also for large areas the Bullfinch 1400 Space Heater has an output varying from 17kW to 25kW, and it does not need an electric fan it is simply propane powered using a cyclone effect to distribute the heat.

All these heaters are available currently at Towler & Staines and will definitely fight the cold!

Consider your needs today and avoid getting caught on a cold and frosty morning.

Master BLP17 Propane Heater 

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Towler & Staines stock the gear every welder needs.

Towler & Staines the Calor Gas Principal Dealer in Bradford and Keighley are also agents for Air Products and Hobbyweld industrial gases. Indeed, they have been agents for Air Products for 40 years and have recently added Hobbyweld to their portfolio.

They also stock most of the items a welder or cutter needs. The list includes 7 different types of Industrial Gas Regulator, 4 types of Hose, 4 types of Gas Bottle Trolley, 12 types of Cutting nozzle and 12 types of Welding nozzle.

Their MIG wire is competitively priced Futuris brand with 0.8mm x 15kg, 1mm x 15kg, 0.8mm x 5kg and 1mm x 5kg mild steel reels in the range.

Other accessories include the Futuris FFX150 Auto Darkening Weld Helmet, Flip up Goggles, welding and clear Goggles, Gauntlets, Leather Gloves, Flint Lighter, and the 18/90 Cutting Torch.

If you are a welder please pay Towler & Staines a visit either in person or on line you will not be disappointed.

Industrial gas regulators

Welding nozzle

Cylinder Trolley

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Warmth from out of the blue.

Towler & Staines the Calor Gas Principal Dealer in Bradford and Keighley are pleased to announce the arrival in stock of an exciting new cabinet heater. It is the Lifestyle Azure blue flame heater.
The Azure has sleek looks and a stylish blue flame effect, giving a contemporary feel to any living space.

Three easy to use heat settings along with a piezo igniter give you total control at all times. Whether you need a gentle top up heat or need to warm your room up quickly, the Azure is up to the task.

The Azure has a full length tempered glass front, offers three heat settings up to a maximum of 3.8kW. It has an oxygen depletion system and flame failure device for maximum safety and reinforced castor wheels for easy mobility about the house.

The Azur heater is powered by 7,12 or 15kg Calor cylinders.

Get the heat from the Azur blue today, winter is on the way!

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Calor BioLPG for fork lift trucks is now available from Towler & Staines.

Towler & Staines the Calor Gas Principal Dealer in Bradford and Keighley is delighted to announce that they now stock Calor BioLPG for Fork Lift Trucks.

Calor BioLPG is molecularly identical to Propane LPG but it is cleaner and greener: it can reduce your CO2 emissions by up to 32%. It is produced from sustainable sources such as food waste. Fork lift truck operators can switch from LPG to Bio tomorrow with no investment or equipment changes needed. It is as clean and reliable as LPG and you can be confident of supply continuity because of Calor's network coverage and support. Also, the new Calor BioLPG doesn't cost a penny extra!

The benefits of LPG are:

• 98% less emissions of harmful particulates with low carbon monoxide and NOx counts. Emissions are lead and soot free.
• Because it is cleaner it can be used in sensitive environments.
• It is much quieter in operation.
• LPG spillages vaporise avoiding clean up costs or reputational damage.
• Unlike diesel installations which must comply with Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) Regulations LPG installations are easier, quicker and cleaner.   

Calor BioLPG Certificates are available for customers to see and prove that you are taking steps to reduce your environmental impact by using a sustainable fuel now and into the future.

If you are a Fork Lift Truck operator contact Towler & Staines about making your business greener.

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Calor Automotive Bio LPG 18kg cylinder

Towler & Staines will be exhibiting at the Motorhome Season Finale at Lincolnshire Showground

Towler & Staines the Calor Gas Principal Dealer in Keighley and Bradford will be exhibiting their wares again at the Motorhome Show Season Finale at the Lincolnshire Showground (LN2 2NA) on 20th to 22nd September 2019. The show will have more than 200 exhibitors on site and Towler & Staines will be on stand number 154. 

On the Towler & Staines stand this year will be the Cadac Safari Chef 2 Pro which includes 4 interchangeable cooking surfaces and a carry bag, all weighing just 4kg. Other portable barbecue models from Cadac and an innovative range of new accessories will also be available.

Collapsible washing bowls, drainers, buckets, colanders, and saucepans from Kampa are also worth a look. These are ideal items for the motorhome owner where space is at a premium.

                                                                                                                                                                 Also featured will be the Sabre LINK 150 Awning and Tent Lighting System which is available as a Starter Kit or an Add On kit.Up to three lights can link together, with brightness adjustments and remote control. It has 150 super bright LED bulbs which never need replacing and is 1.2 metres in length with 5 metres of power cable on the starter kit. A mains adaptor is included in the Starter Kit. A Euro version is available and an optional 12V adaptor lead. Velcro tabs for on Kampa AIR awnings for easy fitting. Pole clips and S-Hooks are included for other awnings and tents.

The Towler & Staines showstand will continue to show outdoor furniture from Crusader and Quest. As usual there will be special offers on toilet fluids, gas cartridges, tableware, drinkware and a  huge range of LPG essentials and accessories for the motorhome owner.

Make sure you pay the stand a visit, you will not be disappointed.

Collapsible 1litre electric kettle

Collapsible saucepan

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Cadac innovations: new accessories available at Towler & Staines

Towler & Staines the Calor Gas Principal Dealer in Bradford and Keighley are also agents for Cadac barbecues, accessories and spares. Indeed they shared an exhibition stand with them at the recent VW Festival at Harewood and the Country File event at Castle Howard.

Cadac are great at product innovation in the field of outdoor cooking. They have recently added to their accessory range, see below:

• The Cadac Pizza Lifter allows for effortless lifting of pizza, cakes, and bread from an oven or a barbecue in use with a Pizza Stone.
• The Cadac 36cm Pizza Stone Pro with heat deflector ensures a perfect pizza. Ideal for use with electric ovens, charcoal kettles and gas barbecues such as te Carri Chef range and the Citi Chef.
• The Cadac Burger Press enables you to create meat patties that are consistent in shape size and weight. It is 11cm diameter with a non-stick coating.
• The Cadac Rectangular Grillmat (33 x 40cm) is ideal for all chromed and enamelled parts of the barbecue. Meat will not stick or burn owing to the non-stick coating. It prevents food falling between barbecue grids. It is easy to clean and is dishwasher safe.
• The Cadac Universal Tool Holder to hang tools at the side of the barbecue, it is particularly suitable for the Carri Chef, Grillo Chef and barbecues with a 37-47cm diameter.
• There are Quick Release Couplings with 2 connections for clicking and unclicking gas hose to a barbecue with couplings for use on 2 devices; also new is the Rotating Right Angle Quick Release Coupling which is ideal for the Cadac 2 Cook Deluxe.

36cm Pizza Stone Pro

Burger Press

Pizza Lifter

Rectangular Grillmat

Universal Tool Holder

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Towler & Staines sell a lot more than just gas!

Towler & Staines the Calor Gas Principal Dealer in Keighley and Bradford sell Calor Gas, Air Products Industrial Gases, Air Liquide Drinks Dispense Gases and Hobbyweld Gases but that is not all! Of course they sell a full range appliances powered by Calor Gas and items needed by the welder. They also offer a huge range of items for the caravanner and motorhome owner.

Under the Camping and Caravanning banner there are 52 accessories; 28 types of outdoor furniture; 9 water containers; 8 electrical items; 14 water treatment and toilet fluid items; 9 water traps and crystals; 39 tableware and drinkware items; 8 caravan outdoor points; 13 kettles; 8 catering items; 12 camping lights and stoves and 2 cool boxes and fridges. Also under the Clever Ideas banner there are another 17 items which appeal to those who enjoy the outdoor life.

Add to this the huge range of Cadac barbecues including all spares and accessories and one can see that Towler & Staines is about a lot more than just gas.  Give them a browse or a call, you may find something you cannot live without!

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Visit the Cadac / Towler & Staines stand at the VW Festival at Harewood House on 9th-11th August 2019

Towler & Staines the Calor Gas Principal Dealer in Bradford and Keighley in partnership with Cadac  will be exhibiting at the VW Festival at Harewood House on 9th until 11th August 2019. They will be doing live cookery demonstrations to show you how versatile the range of Cadac portable barbecues are.

Call on to the Cadac stand as they will be offering some great prices on all the Cadac range of barbecues.

 In addition Towler & Staines will be exhibiting a range of collapsible chairs and tables designed with lovers of the outdoor life in mind.

For more details of the VW Festival visit:
https://www.vwfestival.co.uk/

Visit the show and the Cadac/ Towler & Staines show stand, you will not be disappointed.

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Some of the Cadac range 

Crusader Green Comfort Chair

Crusader TT Folding Chair

Antigua Director Chair

New Hobbyweld sizes now available at Towler & Staines

Towler & Staines the Calor Gas Principal Dealer in Bradford and Keighley have been stocking Hobbyweld cylinders for some time now. However, they only carried the small cylinders in the range.

They have now added the Hobbyweld Plus sizes to their range. These Plus size cylinders contain approximately 3 times the volume of gas for twice the price of the original size. The gases in the range are Hobbyweld 5 and 15 for MIG welding; Pure Argon for TIG welding; Oxygen and Acetylene gases.The one off deposit on the Plus size cylinders is £110.00 .

The Plus gases contain 20 litres @ 230 bar and the Acetylene 10 litre approximately 1764 grams of the fuel gas.

Towler & Staines have also added Hobbyweld Helium Original and Plus cylinders to their stocks. The Original will fill 160 and the Plus 500 x 9 inch latex balloons. The Original will fill 80 x 18 inch foil balloons and the Plus 250 x 18 inch balloons.

A  Helium valve is available for £20.00 inc. VAT.

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Towler & Staines are the place to buy Cadac appliances, accessories and spare parts.

Towler & Staines the Calor Gas Principal Dealer in Keighley and Bradford are well known for supplying all types of cylinder gases and LPG appliances but that is not all they supply.

Towler & Staines are the agent for Cadac barbecue spares and accessories and carry a large stock.
They stock 47 different accessories for Cadac and spares for the following:
Carri Chef ; Grillogas; Safari Chef ; Eazi Chef; Grillo Chef; Travel Chef and 2 Cook Supreme.

 New Cadac appliances are also in stock at competitive prices.

Spares are stocked for models which have been discontinued which could even be 15 years old.
However, these stocks are dwindling and eventually some items will not be available. Act now if you need a spare for an older appliance. Of course there are no such problems for more recent models.

If you have a problem the friendly staff at Towler & Staines are experts on Cadac appliances and will be happy to help.

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Air Products deep involvement in space exploration, Towler & Staines are their agents.

Towler & Staines the Calor Gas Principal Dealer in Bradford and Keighley are proud to also be agents for Air Products industrial gases. They are leaders in gas technology worldwide and this is demonstrated by their close involvement with NASA on space exploration projects.

The NASA Insight which successfully landed on Mars in November 2018 was supplied by Air Products industrial gases and proprietary technology for the mission. This included liquid oxygen for the rocket fuel oxidizer and liquid helium to pressurise tanks and purge fuel lines.

Indeed, Air Products have been serving space exploration needs for more than 50 years including: the 2014 Orion EFT1 launch deep space mission and gases for fuelling all NASA travels of the Space Shuttle, Apollo and earlier Mercury missions.

Air Products really understand their customer needs and build long term relationships. Towler & Staines have been supplying their gases since 1982. They are confident they can provide solutions to all industrial gas related problems, give them a call.

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Atlantis space shuttle at Kennedy Space Centre.

                               

Towler & Staines publish safety advice on the use of Calor Gas barbecues.

Towler & Staines the Calor Gas Principal Dealer in Bradford and Keighley stock a large range of Calor Gas powered barbecues.

However, many of you will be getting out the gas barbecue you already own and Calor have published the following safety advice.

Inspecting your Alfresco Appliances

Seasonal gas appliances are often stored in garages and remain unused for many months. Before they are lit for the first time at the start of the season, follow these simple rules:

Keep it clean! – Thoroughly clean your appliance using a stiff brush and pay particular attention to the impact of spiders and other uninvited little guests.

Check your equipment – Hoses and regulators also need attention. The recommended service life of a hose from the date it is first used is 5 years. Any visible signs of wear indicate immediate replacement.

Stay clear – Keep combustible material including garden furniture away from gas appliances and watch where you position it – not too windy and not too enclosed!

Using Gas Barbecues

The popularity of barbecued food seems to grow every year, but special care needs to be taken when preparing and cooking food outdoors:

Before you start – Burn off at full temperature for ten minutes and then scrape away the charred remains with a wire brush. Allow to cool and wipe over with a little vegetable oil before placing any food on the grill.

Fresh food – Ensure all food is clean and at the temperature appropriate to be cooked. Take particular care with raw meat products which should generally be kept in refrigerated conditions.

Cook thoroughly – Always follow approved cooking guidelines for the food you intend to prepare.

Too many cooks – Keep children and pets away from the cooking area to reduce risk of burns but never leave a lit BBQ unattended.

Turn it off – Once you’ve finished cooking, turn the BBQ off from the regulator, clean and store safely when cooled.

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A new limited edition barbecue available at Towler & Staines

Towler & Staines the Calor Gas Principal Dealer in Bradford and Keighley are pleased to announce the arrival in stock of the new Limited Edition Signet 320 Black barbecue from Broil King.

This barbecue comes in a beautiful jet black finish which not only adds presence to your outdoors but is rust and stain proof. It has three Dual-Tube gas burners backed by a ten year warranty with a combined output of 11.4kW allowing you to cook with total control.

The Limited Edition Signet 320 Black also features: 635 square inches (4097 square centimetres) of cooking space, heavy duty cast iron cooking grids, Stainless steei Flav-R-Wave cooking system, Linear-Flow valves with 180 degrees Semi-Touch control, Deluxe Accu-Temp thermometer, Sure-Lite electronic ignition system, Therma-Cast aluminium cook box with stainless steel wrap, rigid steel cabinet with stainless steel doors, rust proof resin base and tool holders and condiment bins.

Towler & Staines who have been successfully selling Broil King branded barbecues for over 35 years are offering the Limited Edition Signet 320 Black at £699.00 including a free barbecue cover worth £59.99.

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Limited Edition Broil King Signet 320 Black

Cadac barbecues are versatile. Towler & Staines have some examples.

Recently some members of staff at Towler & Staines the Calor Gas Principal Dealer in Keighley and Bradford attended a session with a professional chef to learn about cooking with a Cadac barbecue. Cadac are famous for their portable barbecues but they are now also promoting their large wagon style patio barbecues as well.

The session was great fun and the food produced showed the great versatility of a modern LPG powered barbecue. There were burgers (you can cook 28 on a Cadac Entertainer), Roast Lamb and vegetables, pizza, barbecued fruit pieces and chick pea dhal.

The main messages from the evening were that food cooks best with the barbecue lid down, and that Cadac have an excellent range of barbecues with accessories which enable you to cook a large variety of foods. These accessories include: pizza stone, paella pan, reversible ribbed flat plate, barbecue top , chef pan, roast pan, skottel top and a pot stand which offers true versatility for all the styles of cooking one needs.

Towler & Staines stock the Cadac range.
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The pictures below show some of the dishes prepared.

28 burgers on a Cadac Entertainer barbecue

Chick pea dhal in preparation in a paella pan.

Roast lamb and vegetables in a roast pan.

Pizza on a pizza stone.

Pears and Pineapple barbecue beautifully on an Entertainer BBQ

Towler & Staines will be at the National Motorhome Show in Peterborough selling Calor Gas, appliances and accessories.

Towler & Staines the Calor Gas Principal Dealer in Bradford and Keighley will be exhibiting again at the National Motorhome and Campervan Show on 26th to 28th April 2019 at the East of England Showground, Peterborough PE2 6XE. They are on showstand number 40.

For the first time this year Towler & Staines will also be supplying Calor Gas cylinder refills and new cylinder issues on the site.

We sincerely hope that you will find time to visit the Towler & Staines trade stand who will be offering a range Cadac appliances and accessories; outdoor furniture from Crusader, Quest and Kampa; Elsan toilet fluids; also from Kampa Sabre Link Awning and Tent Lighting, LPG cartridges, hose, fittings, and regulators; Bullfinch external outlet points; unbreakable glasses; and a fascinating range of collapsible and foldaway kitchenware. All items are ideal for the motorhome owner.

Be sure to visit the show and the Towler & Staines trade stand with its wide range of quality products and friendly, expert advice. You will not be disappointed.

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Folding Saucepan 1 litre 

A check list on drinks dispense gas safety from Towler & Staines.

This is the third and final blog on the quality of drinks dispense gases for pubs, clubs,and restaurants.

By law, all transportable gas cylinders have to be regularly inspected and tested to ensure they continue to be safe for transporting and filling at the high pressures contained inside them. This test has to be done by a government appointed inspection body, typically every ten years. The date the test is carried out is permanently marked on the shoulder of the cylinder together with the stamp of the tester. This test has to be in-date for a cylinder to be refilled; cylinders can be used but not refilled if the test date has passed.

To help identify tested cylinders there will be a plastic ring fitted between the valve and the cylinder that has a particular colour and shape, it shows when the next date for inspection and test is due.

Please use the check list below to identify cylinders that are safe to use. You should be able to answer "YES" to all of these questions. A "NO" may indicate that the cylinder may be unsafe to use and should not be accepted.

• Are the cylinder contents clearly identified on the cylinder label?
• Is the product traceability label visible?
• Is there a current coloured plastic test date ring between the valve and the cylinder?
• Have you been supplied with separate product safety data sheets?
• Is the cylinder sealed when delivered?
• Is the cylinder valve in good condition with no evidence of tampering with residual pressure valve??
• Does the cylinder look in good condition? i.e. no excessive rust, dents, gouges, bulges or defacing of any kind.

Bad dispense gas will cost you money and can put your business at risk.

You know you can trust Towler & Staines the Calor Gas Principal Dealer in Bradford and Keighley because they supply Air Liquide drinks dispense gases.

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A message to drinks dispense gas users in pubs,clubs and restaurants.

Towler & Staines supply drinks dispense gas from Air Liquide as well as Calor Gas and Air Products industrial gases from their depots in Keighley and Bradford.

The British Beer & Pub Association have published a guide for Landlords and Bar Managers on the use of drinks dispense gases. The major points are as follows:Licensees are under immense cost pressures, with competition from other leisure activities and greater consumption of alcohol in the home. Increasingly, outlets are being targeted by seemingly attractive offers from non-reputable suppliers of dispense gas. Some of the consequences of this may be:

• One cylinder of bad dispense gas will ruin up to 10 kegs of beer.
• Customers will be lost through poor beer quality.
• The supplier will refuse compensation claims.
• There will be risk of prosecution for breach of Food Regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act.

Bad dispense gas may be supplied by rogue traders often in stolen cylinders in poor condition, without product identification labels, often filled with poor quality and/or contaminated gas- sometimes it might even be just compressed air! Poor quality dispense gas reflects directly on drinks quality and service.

Such cylinders have violently ruptured in cellars, causing immense damage and injury. Short of

rupture even a slow leakage of a non-breathable gas within the confined space of a cellar could lead to a very hazardous atmosphere. Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen have no odour and people have died in such atmospheres.

All drinks dispense cylinders supplied by Towler & Staines are from Air Liquide and are of food quality and comply with all legal and Health and Safety requirements. You can be sure that you are safe and problem free with their drinks dispense gases.

A future blog will give further details on this subject including product labelling, food traceability, labels, cylinder test date rings, and a dispense gas checklist.