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45kg Gas Bottle – 45 kg Gas Bottle Price NZ – Cheapest 45kg Gas Bottle Refill – 45kg LPG Bottle

The 45kg gas bottle (45kg LPG bottle) is ubiquitous alongside New Zealand homes and businesses.

It is, by far, the most popular size of LPG gas bottle outside of BBQ gas bottle sizes.

This is why the 45kg gas bottle price is important.

The 45 kg gas bottle size is large enough to last yet still transportable to users, based on its gas bottle dimensions and weight.

45kg LPG Bottle Dimensions – 45kg Gas Cylinder Dimensions – How Big is a 45kg Gas Bottle?

How big is a 45kg gas bottle? 45kg gas cylinder dimensions?

45kg LPG bottle dimensions (45kg gas cylinder dimensions) or 45kg gas bottle dimensions NZ include how tall is a 45kg gas bottle​:

• 45kg gas bottle is 1250mm tall (45kg gas bottle height)
• 45kg gas bottle (45kg LPG bottle) width (diameter) of 375mm
• 45 kg gas bottle (45kg LPG bottle) volume capacity of 88 litres of LPG gas (45kg gas bottle dimensions approximate)

Two 45kg Gas Bottles are Typically Installed

Two 45kg gas bottles are usually installed so that when one runs out, you can switch to the other gas bottle, using a gas bottle changeover valve, whilst reordering to replace the empty.

This gives you a virtually endless gas supply.

The logic behind two bottles is simple, once you understand the concepts behind it.

It typically takes over a month to consume the contents of this gas bottle size.

For some people it takes many months.

The concept is that you order your gas delivery as soon as the first bottle runs out.

This provides plenty of time to get your gas delivered with virtually no risk of ever running out.

A single 45 kg gas bottle size (45kg LPG bottle) can also be used for cooking, hot water and heating, but you risk either running out of gas or returning a bottle with some gas left.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions for a 45 kg Gas Bottle (45kg LPG Bottle)

45 kg Gas Bottle Price NZ – How Much is a 45kg LPG Gas Bottle?

45 kg gas bottle price NZ start around $145 per bottle*, for the first five 45kg gas bottles, with promotional pricing.

Typical standard pricing and 45 kg gas bottle refill price NZ usually start around $165 per 45kg gas bottle*

45 kg gas bottle suppliers pricing typically includes 45kg gas bottle delivery at no extra charge.

So, if you are looking for the cheapest 45kg gas bottle refill price (45kg gas bottle prices), it pays to shop around the 45kg LPG bottle refill market for the cheapest 45kg gas bottles.

*45kg gas bottle prices (45kg gas cylinder price) as of 5 May 2025.

How Does 45kg Gas Bottle Exchange Work – 45kg Gas Bottle Refill

With two gas bottles installed, when one gas bottle is empty, you just switch to the adjacent gas bottle and order your 45kg gas bottle exchange.

The gas delivery driver disconnects the empty and connects a full 45kg gas bottle refill (45kg LPG bottle refill).

How Long Does a 45kg Gas Bottle Last

• A 45kg gas bottle (45kg LPG bottle) lasts around 52 days based on 16 L/min Hot Water used for 20 minutes per day
• A 45kg gas bottles should last 244 days based on 9 MJ Cooktop Burner used for 60 minutes per day
• A 45kg gas bottle (45kg LPG bottle) lasts around 49 days based on 15 MJ Gas Heater used for 3 hours per day
• A 45kg gas bottles should last 44 days based on 25 MJ Gas Fireplace used for 2 hours per day

How Many MJ in a 45kg Gas Bottle Size (45kg Gas Bottle MJ) – What is the Unit MJ (Megajoule)

How many MJ in a 45kg gas bottle? What is the unit MJ (megajoule)?

The unit MJ (megajoules) is energy content and can be considered yet another of the 45kg gas bottle dimensions.

There are 2205 megajoules in a 45kg gas bottle size (45kg gas bottle MJ) based on LPG gas at 1 kg = 49 MJ.

How Many Litres in a 45kg Gas Bottle (45kg LPG Bottle)

How many litres in 45kg gas bottle​?

45kg gas bottle dimensions (45kg gas cylinder dimensions) include a capacity of 88 litres in a 45kg gas bottle.

Can You Buy 45kg Gas Bottles

You can find places to buy 45kg gas bottles, but renting is easier.

When you rent, your gas supplier provides exchange delivery, connection and is responsible for any maintenance and the inspection due on the gas bottle expiry date.

Can You Refill a 45 kg Gas Bottle (45kg LPG Bottle) – 45kg LPG Gas Bottle Refill

Yes, you can do a 45kg LPG gas bottle refill, as discarding them would be terribly expensive.

There are two ways to get a gas bottle refill.

The first is automatic tanker refill, where an LPG tanker truck comes to your home or business and refills the gas bottles onsite (image show).

More commonly, your gas supplier will exchange a full one for an empty, whilst doing a 45kg LPG gas bottle refill (45kg LPG Bottle refill) of the empties at their depot.

How Much Does a 45kg Gas Bottle Weigh When Full

A 45kg gas bottle weighs approximately 78kg when full.

Height of 45 kg Gas Bottle Size – How Tall is a 45 kg Gas Bottle

45kg LPG bottle dimensions (45kg gas cylinder dimensions) include a 45kg gas bottle height of approximately 1250mm.

How to Disconnect a 45 kg Gas Bottle (45kg LPG Bottle)

You disconnect a 45 kg gas bottle size (45kg gas cylinder) from the gas pigtail using a wrench.

It is a POL gas fitting with a left-handed thread, so you loosen to disconnect by turning it clockwise.

Transporting 45 kg Gas Bottles

45 kg gas bottles must be transported and stored upright.

Transport must be open-air for full ventilation, in the event of any leaks.

45 kg Gas Bottle Clearances

The following are the required 45kg gas bottles clearances:

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45 kg Gas Bottle Disposal – 45kg LPG Bottle Disposal

Most 45 kg gas bottle size (45kg LPG Bottle) are owned by the gas suppliers.

You will find their name stamped or imprinted on the gas bottle.

Just ring them and request a 45 kg gas bottle disposal pick-up.