In countries like in the UK, commercial propane is widespread over there, and you can identify them painted in "RED" colour. However, the LPG you choose to purchase, could depends on your location. Some British colonized countries like Nigeria, uses the UK standard adapters, valves, fittings and regulators. Most popular and common exchange-only companies in the UK are Calor and Flogas. These are the two main propane distributors in the UK. However, here in Nigeria, we don't have this sort of program available, where you can exchange an already exhausted gas cylinder with a whole new one with gas.
The Swap 'n' Go is a great initiative that will help stop illegal refuelling in Nigeria. These illegal refilling sites are mostly dangerous, and gas leaks may cause fires or explosions. It is simple. Just a call away. For example, if you have a gas cylinder bottle under a registered private bottle exchanger, for exchange, it will be the same size, shape you will get, unless it you do an upgrade.
For this to work in Nigeria, there should be a wide range of retail vendors affiliated with these private companies throughout the state of the country, where you can exchange bottles from, almost anywhere. But only with bottle from the same company.
The normal cooking gas cylinders may be the more convenient choice for use anywhere, because it comes in different sizes and shapes to meet your demands. The private exchange-only companies on the other hand, may not offer a cylinder bottle size portable enough to satisfy your cooking experience or fit your storage.
Private exchange-only companies do offers home delivery service. This makes availability of gas cylinders for refilling easy. If you run out of gas, you can call in, register and they will deliver the cylinder bottle of your choice. There is no change for this additional service. You also have a broad range of sizes and shapes like the 4.5kg, 7kg and 15kg cylinder bottles. These private companies also offer the Lite 6kg cylinder bottle and the 12.5kg composite transparent gas cylinders, with the same valve connections as standard cylinder, but more portably. Easily transportable.
In some states in Nigeria, especially in the FCT Abuja, they have private LPG exchange-only service. This helps to serve the people of the region, keeping in mind that no house buy LPG in black market, because it is prohibited.
For exchange-only cylinder bottle replacement, place a call to any private exchanger in your state of resident, and get your connection registered. After, you will have to deposit a sum of money, more like a subscription. The company will offer you full cylinder of your choice with a gas regulator and a gas booking card. You did need some documents to complete your registration such as:
* Postal Code Number
* Full Names
* Residential Address
* Passport Size Photograph
* Identification Card
* Contact Number, and so on.
All these information, can be found on their websites. Anyone can book new connections and make payments online. You can get cylinder bottle almost immediately. Some private exchange-only, have mobile application with modified features such as cylinder booking, repairs and servicing, LPG equipments, locate distributors and many more features available..