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Why You Should Maintain Your Air Conditioning During Winter

When it comes to air conditioning, most people’s thoughts immediately turn to summer days when the respite from a well-functioning AC unit is nothing short of relief. However, maintaining your air conditioning system is often overlooked as a summer-exclusive task, which isn’t the case. Winter

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Beyond Balloon Arches: Helium Event Décor

Planning an event isn’t easy; from creating the guest list to choosing the perfect venue, there are countless details to consider and ensuring you get everything right can be stressful. One of the many considerations to add to your to-do list is décor, but luckily,

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Demystifying the Role of Shielding Gases in Welding

Welding is a vital process that involves joining two or more pieces of materials by melting them into a molten pool to form a bond. While welding is important, it can only be done with the right precautions. The employment of shielding gases is one

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Elevate Your BBQ Game With Bottled Gas

Barbecuing is an art form that requires skill, precision, and the right tools. One of the most essential components of a successful BBQ is the fuel you use. While charcoal grills have their merits, bottled gas, specifically propane and butane, offers a convenient and efficient

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How Are SodaStreams a Sustainable Product?

Those who grew up in the 1970s and the 1980s will be familiar with SodaStream and the sense of nostalgia that the modern version brings along with it. However, for those who have no idea, SodaStream is a popular brand of at-home carbonation systems that

Calor Streamlines Cylinder Range

Calor Enhances Customer Service with Streamlined Cylinder Range Discontinued Cylinder Sizes Calor, the UK’s leading supplier of LPG, has announced plans to streamline its cylinder range as part of its first steps to improving customer service and the availability of cylinders sizes in higher demand.

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Safety First: Protecting Your Environment When Welding

When it comes to protection, there is nothing more important when welding. Welding provides many potential hazards that could damage both the environment and personnel within the space. We explore the dangers and how best to protect yourself when undergoing any form of welding. The

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What Is Hydroponics Gardening?

Have you ever wondered how you can still get particular fruit and vegetables outside their seasons? Whilst some produce is imported from warmer countries or colder climates, much of what you see in supermarkets can be grown here in the UK. Using hydroponics, you can

What is Propane Gas Used For?

Propane is a prevalent gas for domestic and commercial settings and offers a range of benefits with many applications. It became commercially available in 1911 and is the by-product of natural gas processing and petroleum refining. When this gas is in storage, it forms a

Which Gas Is Used in Hot Air Balloons?

Many people are fascinated by hot air balloons, the way they work, what makes them fly and how they came to be, us included. In this blog, we’re talking about everything hot air balloons, including which gas is used to get them in the air

Gas BBQ Tips and Recipes

Summer is coming. The nights are much lighter, the temperatures are much warmer, all pointing in one direction- barbeque season. The barbeque has been a British summer staple for many years and has been a cooking method since the dawn of time. However, if you

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The Everyday Uses of CO2

Carbon Dioxide is in the air we breathe every day. It is a by-product of processing oxygen through our lungs and expelling the leftover carbon dioxide. The gas has no taste, colour, or smell, making it hard to know if the levels have increased or

What Do You Need For the Perfect Home Bar?

Home bars have been popular for many years and are believed to have originated in the United States in the 1940s. In the ‘50s and ‘60s, many homes began to include them within their living rooms. The ’70s and ’80s saw a nightlife boom across

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What Are the Benefits of Using Nitrogen in Car Tyres?

Nitrogen is an incredibly useful gas, which is why you can find it in many different sectors, such as construction, food manufacturing, preservation and packaging, medical, and, of course, transportation. As bottled gas suppliers, we provide nitrogen, including car tyres, for many occasions and situations.