BBQ Gas Bottle: Swap or Refill
A BBQ gas bottle holds LPG for your grill. You can swap, refill or buy new.
Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.
Where to buy
- Search AmazonLive search · amazon.com
- Search WalmartLive search · walmart.com
- Search eBayLive search · ebay.com
- Google ShoppingLive search · google.com
- ELGAS SWAP'n'GO BBQ gas bottlesOfficial site · elgas.com.au
- SWAP'n'GO locatorOfficial site · elgas.com.au
Petrol stations, hardware stores and gas dealers swap or sell full bottles. Online shops sell empty bottles only, shipped without gas.
Professional insight
Gas fitters check the test date, valve type and tare weight first.
- Bottles need retesting every 10 years in Australia.
- LCC27 bottles fit POL fittings, not the reverse.
- Tare weight on the neck ring shows remaining gas.
- Avoid valve adaptors, which add leak points.
Check the label
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Types
| Option | How it works | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Swap | Trade your empty for a full, inspected bottle | No waiting, expired bottles accepted |
| Refill | Your own bottle is filled on site | Usually cheaper per kg |
| New empty bottle | Buy a bottle, then fill or swap | First BBQ or a spare |
Safe use
- Store bottles upright, outdoors and in the open air.
- Never keep a bottle indoors, even with the BBQ.
- Turn the valve off after every cook.
- Leak test joints with soapy water, not a flame.
Tips
- Weigh the bottle and subtract tare to see gas left.
- Carry a spare in summer.
- Transport it upright with windows open.
- Ask your dealer if they accept old POL bottles.
Common questions
- How much gas is in a 9 kg bottle?
- It is filled with 8.5 kg of LPG.
- Can I swap an expired bottle?
- SWAP'n'GO accepts out of date bottles.
- Is a swap dearer than a refill?
- Usually a little, but you get an inspected bottle.