Back in the days, we were stuck with black pots, kettles, walls, and this was when cooking with stoves which needed kerosene for their ignition was the only available modern cooker. Cooking must have been a tasking chore to most people, not until a good deal was handed down to us almost on a platter of bronze. This good deal is the gas cooker, it’s smokeless burning leaves your kitchen and utensils stain free. It is no news to most people, if not all, that gas cookers need to be ignited with gas, which come in different kilograms of cylinders.
- The 3 kg gas cylinder
- The 5 and 6 kg gas cylinders
- The 10 and 12/12.5 kg cylinders
- The 15 kg gas cylinder
- The 25 kg gas cylinder
- The 50 kg gas cylinder
- Safety precautions to follow for your gas refilling and purchase of cylinders
- Bottom line
What is not news are the prices at which these different kilograms of gas cylinders and their refilling’s are sold at, because they fluctuate from time to time. In this article, we are going to be talking about the different sizes of gas cylinders, their prices, and costs of refilling, and the one to choose to suit your needs.
Note - The prices for refilling gas cylinders below are the estimated prices as of 2023, while the prices of the gas cylinders differ according to their different brands. Also note that refilling prices differ across the different states and towns of Nigeria. The prices below are the price ranges and what you should expect if you need to purchase or refill a gas cylinder.
The 3 kg gas cylinder
This size of gas cylinder is very small and portable and thus it is suitable for mobile activities. It could be used as a choice of cooker while camping, or cooking for a very small outdoor gathering, etc. It can also be used at homes or for hostel students, but it is important to know that it would require frequent gas refills because of its limited gas supply. So, if you are looking to get this size of gas cylinder and you know you would be using it a lot, then you might want to step it up and get a bigger cylinder.
The 3kg cylinder can be bought between the prices of NGN10,000 to NGN15,000, and it can be refilled at an estimated price of NGN1,800.
The 5 and 6 kg gas cylinders
These two kilograms of gas cylinder are somewhat bigger than the 3 kg cylinder. They could also be used for mobile activities. They are also suitable for small businesses and some homes that will have a limited need for it. Although the cylinders hold more gas than the 3kg gas cylinder, they do not hold so much to escape frequent refills, which of course depends on how often it is used.
The 5-6 kg gas cylinder can be purchased between an estimated price of NGN15,000 to NGN22,000. The 5 kg cylinder can be refilled at the estimated price of NGN3,000, while the 6 kg cylinder can be refilled at an estimated price of NGN3,600.
The 10 and 12/12.5 kg cylinders
The size of these gas cylinders is way bigger than the cylinders discussed above and thus will be a wrong choice for a mobile purpose. They are most suitable for small to medium businesses and then for homes. They have larger carrying capacities for gas. They may last for a while or not, depending on the frequency of usage.
The 10 and 12/12.5 kg gas cylinder can be gotten between the prices of NGN25,000 to NGN28,000. The 10 kg gas cylinder can be refilled with the sum of NGN6,000, while the 12/12.5 kg gas cylinder can be refilled with NGN7,200 and NGN7,500 respectively.
The 15 kg gas cylinder
The 15 kg gas cylinder is a good choice for commercial and industrial purposes although it can still be used for homes. Just like the 10kg and 12 kg gas cylinders, it has a high holding capacity for gas and will last according to how often it is used.
The 15 kg gas cylinder can be purchased at the sum of NGN32,000, and be refilled at an estimated price of NGN9,000.
The 25 kg gas cylinder
This size of gas cylinder is most suitable for commercial purposes, it is not necessary for home use.
It can be purchased at an estimated price of NGN38,000, and refilled at an estimated sum of NGN15,000.
The 50 kg gas cylinder
The 50 kg is solely for commercial use. It is not advisable for domestic use as storing that large amount of gas at home can be dangerous.
Purchasing and refilling a 50 kg gas cylinder comes with heavy price tags.
Safety precautions to follow for your gas refilling and purchase of cylinders
Liquified petroleum gas is highly explosive and so careful measures should be observed and maintained to avoid accidents.
1. Make sure to get your gas cylinders from trusted gas vendors because gas cylinders require quality metal to withstand corrosion and other factors. A gas cylinder that is not able to withstand these things will be prone to leakage which can cause an explosion.
2. Make sure to have your gas cylinders refilled at trusted gas stations as bad gas can cause an explosion.
3. Another reason you should have your gas cylinder refilled at a trusted gas station is to get your money’s worth of gas. Gas is volatile, so refilling it can be tricky as atmospheric air can also be mixed with the gas, leaving you with a lesser kilogram of gas.
4. Make sure to tighten your gas nozzle and keep an eye on it from time to time.
5. Make sure to turn off the control knobs of your gas cooker completely or cylinder if you are cooking directly on the cylinder.
6. Keep your gas cylinder outside.
Bottom line
Purchasing gas cylinders and refilling them from reliable vendors is best for safety, we at Daibau will connect you to trusted vendors nearest to your location to get your quality gas cylinders and refill for an accident-free use.
