Frequently Asked Questions
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The Whale Easi-Slide External Gas/BBQ Point provides a neat and convenient external LPG connection for caravans, motorhomes and campervans, allowing a suitable gas barbecue or other compatible external LPG appliance to be connected directly to the vehicle's onboard gas supply.
Designed for propane and butane LPG systems, the Whale SO1000C combines simple one-handed operation with an important integrated safety feature. The safety coupling prevents the gas tap from being turned on unless the correct hose coupling is properly connected, helping provide a secure connection when using an external gas appliance.
Once connected, the external appliance can use the vehicle's existing onboard LPG supply, removing the need to carry and connect a separate gas cylinder specifically for the barbecue.
The rear gas connection uses an M14 x 1.5 threaded nut and compression olive for 8mm diameter gas pipe, making it suitable for integration into many caravan and motorhome LPG installations.
Part of Whale's Easi-Slide exterior socket range, the SO1000C is designed for use with the compatible Whale Easi-Slide BBQ/Gas Icon lid, available separately in a choice of colours. This allows the lid to be matched to other Whale Easi-Slide water, gas and electrical utility points fitted to the vehicle.
The socket is designed for use with the Whale Easi-Slide BBQ/Gas Icon Lid, available separately in:
This allows you to match the gas point with other Whale Easi-Slide utility sockets already fitted to the vehicle.
The Easi-Slide BBQ/Gas lid is NOT included and must be purchased separately.
Installation of LPG equipment in a leisure vehicle must be carried out and tested by a suitably qualified and competent gas engineer in accordance with the relevant regulations and standards.
Whale specifically states that installation of the BBQ socket must be certified by a qualified gas engineer in accordance with BS EN 1949.
It provides an external LPG connection for a suitable barbecue or other compatible external gas appliance, allowing it to use the caravan or motorhome's onboard LPG supply.
Yes. Whale specifies the SO1000C for onboard LPG propane and butane systems.
The rear connection uses an M14 x 1.5 threaded nut and compression olive designed for 8mm diameter gas pipe.
Whale specifies a 30mbar nominal working pressure and a maximum working pressure of 4 bar.
The socket incorporates a safety coupling designed so that the gas tap cannot be turned on unless the correct coupling is properly connected.
No. Whale states that the gas tap incorporates a non-return valve, preventing gas from being supplied back into the vehicle through the external connection.
The Whale outlet incorporates the safety coupling system required to connect a compatible external appliance.
No. The Easi-Slide BBQ/Gas Icon lid is sold separately, allowing you to choose the required colour.
The complete Whale Easi-Slide BBQ socket is IP55 rated when the correct lid is fitted and closed.
Whale states that the BBQ socket installation must be carried out and certified by a qualified gas engineer in accordance with BS EN 1949.
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