Warning from Repsol in Spain: watch out how you install your butane cylinder at home

The company's experts offer a detailed guide on how to connect, change and maintain your domestic gas installation

C. L.

Thursday, 17 April 2025, 15:01

Butane is still the main source of energy for cooking or heating in many Spanish households, which is why fitting the butane cylinder correctly is essential. In theory, this is a simple process. However, many households are unaware of the correct technique.

That's why Repsol's experts offer a detailed guide on how to connect, change and maintain your domestic butane installation.

The following three steps explain how to connect several gas cylinders:

- You will need specific equipment: a 'Y' type connector or an automatic change valve system.

- Connect the Y-connector to the cylinder valves. Make sure that all connections are tight.

- Check the connections in the same way as with a single cylinder.

Connecting the cylinder

For the correct installation of a single butane cylinder, Repsol recommends the following steps:

- Place the cylinder in an upright position, on a flat surface and at a close distance from the appliance that will use the gas, such as a cooker, but still maintaining a safe distance. It is also important that the room where it is located is well-ventilated.

- Make sure that the cylinder and all components of the installation are in good condition.

- Remove the orange seal from the cylinder valve by pulling the tab. Do not use sharp objects. If you have a spare cylinder, it's a good idea to keep the seal to protect the valve.

- Attach the regulator properly to the cylinder valve: lower the black ring at the bottom of the regulator with your fingers until it fits correctly; you should hear a clear "click".

- Open the gas regulator valve: the opening position is usually represented by a flame symbol; when you are not using your butane gas appliance, we recommend that you close the regulator valve.

- Once the regulator valve is open: if you're going to ignite any appliance (such as a heater or portable stove), make sure it is ready to be used safely.

Changing the cylinder

Repsol's experts also explain how to change a butane cylinder in a home. Follow these steps:

- Close the regulator valve completely and make sure that you have proceeded correctly.

- Disconnect the regulator from the cylinder valve by lifting the black ring on the bottom of the regulator with your fingers.

- Remove the empty canister and place the new one in the same location.

- Connect the new one in the same way as explained at the beginning.

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