Greek and Italian gas bottle system

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Greek and Italian gas bottle system

Greece and Italy have slightly different gas bottle system compared to the typical “german” propane gas bottle fitting. For those looking for a gas bottle refill, here’s whats needed to convert to a Greek or Italian gas bottle.


 

Gas bottle cylinders in Greece and Italy

The Italian / Greek gas bottle is slightly different from a “German” gas bottle – which is the most common in European, Asia, and Middle-East;

Gas bottle from Greece - similar to Italian Gas Bottles
Gas bottle from Greece - similar to Italian Gas Bottles

The Greek / Italian gas bottle is a few cm less high but slightly wider

In June 2012 a gas bottle refill in Greece costs about €19,-
 

Italian and Greek Gas bottle thread

The gas connector thread is one size smaller ;

Gas bottle thread in Greece
Gas bottle thread from Greek / Italian gas bottle

The top shows the “german” gas bottle thread, which is one size bigger.
 

Italian - Greek Gas bottle adaptor

This gas bottle adapter converts a Greek / Italian gas bottle fitting to the commonly used “German” gas bottle fitting.

Gas bottle thread in Greece
Gas bottle adaptor for Italian - Greek system

Get the gas bottle adaptor before leaving, it's very unlikely you find this adapter in Greece of Italy.

Have a look at the Portuguese and Spanish gas bottle system.
 

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