01/09/2026
Got 45kg LPG bottles at home? This video is for you!
One of our customers recently came to us with a frustrating problem — they were going through a 45kg LPG bottle in just three weeks! 😳
We checked the gas system, serviced the appliances and tested for leaks — everything was operating as it should.
So where was all the gas going?
🚿 The shower!
We tested the flow rate by filling a bucket: • Old shower rose — 8 seconds to fill • New efficient shower rose — 15 seconds to fill
That might not sound like a big difference, but the old shower rose was using around twice as much water.
More hot water = more gas being used. 🔥💧
We replaced the shower rose with a more efficient option, which should significantly reduce the amount of hot water being used — and therefore help reduce LPG consumption.
If you're burning through your 45kg bottles faster than you think you should, don't automatically assume you've got a gas leak. There can be some surprisingly simple causes!
If you're in the Whakatāne area and you're having issues with high gas usage, give Proturn Plumbing, Gasfitting & Heating a call. We can help track down what's actually using your gas.