Happy New Year! Hotgas will be closed Monday 26th January for Australia Day Public Holiday
LPG cylinders are designed to be safe, even in Queensland’s harsh climate, but understanding how to manage them during bushfires, storms, and floods is especially important for homes and businesses across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie regions. Actions During...
Understanding Your LPG Cylinder LPG cylinders are designed to operate safely in Australian conditions — including Queensland’s heat. Understanding how your cylinder works and how it manages the Queensland environment can give you peace of mind and ensure safe use at...
You’ve probably heard both terms — LPG and Natural Gas — when talking about energy. Despite sounding similar, they’re actually very different. Here on the Sunshine Coast and Gympie, LPG is the main type of gas used, as there are currently no natural gas pipelines...
Why Forklift Cylinder Storage Matters LPG forklifts are a practical and reliable option for many businesses. To keep them safe and efficient, it’s important to store forklift LPG cylinders correctly. Proper storage protects your team, maintains cylinder quality, and...
Do You Need a Gas System Compliance Certificate in Queensland? When it comes to gas safety in your home, business, or caravan, compliance isn’t just a formality — it’s the law. In Queensland, every new gas system installation, replacement, or major modification must...
There are many theories about how to check your gas levels. So we will share the best way to check how much gas is left in your cylinder so you don’t get caught out. What we do not recommend Some people believe that if you tap the side of the cylinder it may sound...
We shouldn't have to tell you that your gas cylinder installation (pipework, regulator, etc) or gas appliances must be installed by a licensed gas fitter. There are many rules & regulations surrounding the location of your gas system with set clearance zones...
Are you aware of the BBQ gas cylinder changes in Australia? From the 1st April 2021, a new BBQ cylinder valve has been introduced for both 4kg & 8.5kg sizes and will continue to roll out for all new and retested cylinders. Additionally, all appliances used for BBQ...
Did you know, on average there are 500 gas cylinders thrown away each month just here on the Sunshine Coast? At Hotgas, we aim to do our bit to reduce waste and one key example of this is through recycled gas cylinders. How our cylinder recycling initiative works In...
Time flies when you’re having fun—2020 marked the 30th anniversary for Hotgas. Over the last three decades, our business has evolved into the premier Sunshine Coast family-owned and operated LPG gas supplier. To celebrate our milestone birthday, we put together a fun...
