Hello!
R-H recommends butane and isobutane to be used in their tanks.
I use isobutane in cool to colder weather and butane in the summer. You
can stock up on butane at a tobacconist or
http://www.elighters.com/r1.html. For isobutane, you can find it at
camping stores or http://www.rei.com and search for butane/isobutane.
Boating or marine stores may have butane as well.
I have not had problems finding butane or isobutane in the bustling
metropolis of Harrisburg, PA; so, I have not had to resort to the
propane mixes.
Free advice: follow the factory manual so as to keep your R-H warranty
in force.
Regards,
Joe
"David M. Cole" wrote: (SNIP)
>
> At issue, I believe, is the pressure rating of the on-board gas tank. The
> manufacturer doesn't believe it will survive the higher pressure of the
> butane/propane mix.
>
> Conversely, that higher pressure is what makes it work so well in the cold.
>
> A number of gas tanks are rated for the butane/propane mix, but some
> aren't. If the maker says use only 100 percent butane, then you should
> follow the recommendation.
>
> FYI, the Accucraft, makers of the Ruby, say 100 percent butane in their
> literature, but I know of a number of people (myself included) who use
> butane/propane will no ill effects. But you are doing so at your own risk.
>
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> Grand Teton & Everglades Steam Excursion Co.
> (formerly the Westline & Mussel Rock Railroad) <http://45mm.com/>
> Pacifica, Calif. USA
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>
>
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