19kg Gas bottles are the standard size of gas bottles to be used with LPG equipment. The only LPG equipment that we supply that these bottles are not suitable for are our outdoor patio has heaters, which use a 13kg bottle.
Do you need to order gas?
All of our LPG equipment is supplied without gas bottles. Please order separately if you need them
- 13kg LPG Bottles are suitable for patio heaters
- 19kg LPG Bottles are suitable for all other LPG equipment we stock
- 30mm wrench required to attach bottles to equipment - can also be hired separately
- If unsure about connecting bottles to equipment utilise a Gas Safe Engineer
How does the hire of gas bottles work?
As an event hire company, consumables are treated a little bit differently than our other products. We have two kinds of consumable products at Expo Hire; the rules about them are as follows.
As gas bottles can be refilled both by the customer and ourselves, these are not treated as sold consumables. The hire price shown for these items are for the gas bottles themselves, which can then be refilled as and when a customer requires. All LPG bottles returned to us have to be replaced as per our gas safety agreements and therefore we cannot refund any customers for unused gas.
Water bottles are sold rather than hired and are delivered full and sealed. As these can be recycled we do pick up the empty bottles to help that process. Likewise, as chafing fuel pots cannot be refilled these are sold rather than hired.
Hire LPG Equipment with confidence from Expo Hire North West
We pride ourselves on safety at Expo Hire North West, and that's why all of our LPG equipment is regularly serviced and certified by a Gas Safe Engineer.
We can provide certificates of this on request, once hire is booked. Please Note: Our LPG products are supplied with a hose and regulator and connect directly to the LPG bottle by a standard bayonet fitting.
Our drivers cannot attach or set up equipment for you - if you are not comfortable connecting the fittings, we recommend consulting a Gas Safe engineer.
How does the delivery of LPG bottles work
Working out delivery costs is easy with Expo Hire North West. Just click the logo to visit the home page and tap the carriage calculator button. Once you have entered your postcode, our website will confirm which of our website is closest to your venue and the cost for carriage from that branch as well as a list of possible surcharges.
In the checkout page, once you have confirmed the delivery address and the dates for delivery and collection, our website will confirm exactly what the cost for your order is broken down in itemised fashion before you make payment.
| Fuel |
LPG |
| Suitable for |
Catering Equipment |
- What is the price including VAT?
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay
£51.00
each for a standard 3 day hire at checkout.
As primarily a
business-to-business supplier we advertise our prices ex-VAT as
most businesses will be able to
reclaim the VAT amount.
- Do you offer discounts for if the item is hired for less than 3 Days?
No. We recommend a minimum hire period of 3 days to provide
enough time for set-up and break-down of your event, and to make sure that problems such as traffic or
adverse weather conditions do not impact on your event. If you want to hire for a shorter period than this
then we cannot offer a discount.
- Do you offer discounts for Long Term Hire?
Yes, after the standard hire perion of 3 Days you will be charged
£8.50 per extra day up to day 7,
£6.38 per extra day up to day 28
and £4.25 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire |
1 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
7 |
14 |
21 |
35 |
| Cost (ex-VAT) |
£42.50 |
£42.50 |
£42.50 |
£59.50 |
£76.50 |
£121.13 |
£165.75 |
£240.13 |
- How much security deposit do you charge?
Nothing! Unlike most of our competitors, rather than charging a large
deposit, we provide a FREE 'minor deposit waiver' scheme to
cover minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage and
loss will be invoiced at 10 times the standard hire price of
the relevant items. Please read our terms and conditions for
full details.
- How much do you charge for delivery?
There is a minimum charge of £20.00 for a distance up to 10 miles each way.
After that we charge £1.00 per mile each way
and an additional £20.00 for each journey on a weekend or bank holiday.
We calculate the distance using driving directions from our local base to your event postcode, so it is important that you provide the correct delivery address at checkout.
You can use our Carriage Calculator to get a full quote.
- Can I choose a specified Time Slot?
We make deliveries anytime between 8am and 8pm, however we can offer early (8am - 1pm) or late (12 noon - 6pm) slots for an additional cost calculated at checkout.
We can not guarantee more specific times unless you pay for a dedicated driver. This is individually priced on request and are subject to availability.
- Can I collect from you warehouse rather than pay for delivery?
No. To ensure that your products arrive safely and correctly we offer a delivery and collection service only.
- Do you have a showroom where I can view the products before ordering?
No. As we are an online-only you can view all of our products on our website. To keep our prices as low as posssible our warehouses are not open to the public.
LPG Gas Bottles are supplied separately to products.
The price paid is for the hire of the bottle, rather than for the
consumption of the gas inside it. Gas Bottles are filled before
being supplied however we are not responsible for refilling them
should you run out of gas.
All of our LPG items are regularly serviced by Gas Safe Engineers - certificates
are available on request.
Please note that our drivers are not allowed to connect LPG products to gas
bottles for you. If you are unsure on how to connect products to gas bottles, we
recommend utilising the services of a Gas Safe engineer.
A 30mm wrench is required to connect
LPG products to gas bottles, which can be hired separately.
