EN 417 is a
European Standard
European Standards, sometimes called Euronorm (abbreviated EN, from the German name , "European Norm"), are technical standards which have been ratified by one of the three European Standards Organizations (ESO): European Committee for Standardizat ...
concerning non-refillable metallic cartridges for
liquefied petroleum gas
Liquefied petroleum gas, also referred to as liquid petroleum gas (LPG or LP gas), is a fuel gas which contains a flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases, specifically propane, Butane, ''n''-butane and isobutane. It can also contain some ...
es. The standard specifies material, construction, inspection and marking requirements for cartridges with or without a valve, for use with portable appliances which comply with the requirements of EN 521.
The term is used colloquially to refer to cartridges with the
7/16" UNEF threaded valve used on disposable
butane
Butane () is an alkane with the formula C4H10. Butane exists as two isomers, ''n''-butane with connectivity and iso-butane with the formula . Both isomers are highly flammable, colorless, easily liquefied gases that quickly vaporize at ro ...
and butane/
isobutane
Isobutane, also known as ''i''-butane, 2-methylpropane or methylpropane, is a chemical compound with molecular formula HC(CH3)3. It is an isomer of butane. Isobutane is a colorless, odorless gas.
It is the simplest alkane with a tertiary carbon a ...
/
propane
Propane () is a three-carbon chain alkane with the molecular formula . It is a gas at standard temperature and pressure, but becomes liquid when compressed for transportation and storage. A by-product of natural gas processing and petroleum ref ...
mix cartridges used in some
backpacking stoves. The correct name for this is ''Lindal B188 valve'', the manufacturer's designation. This informal use is improper, as the EN 417 standard applies also to cartridges that do not have a Lindal valve, such as the valveless, pierceable Epigas canisters often used in Europe.
Unlike a pierceable, disposable canister, a Lindal valve should seal itself if the fuel container is unscrewed from the equipment to which it is attached. However, the self-sealing action cannot be relied upon as a safety feature. A dirty valve can leak, and the thread can be damaged by external force.
Among suppliers of gas cylinders and camp stoves are Epigas (
Coleman
Coleman may refer to:
Places Antarctica
* Coleman Glacier (Antarctica)
* Coleman Peak, Ross Island
Canada
* Coleman, Alberta
* Coleman, Ontario
* Coleman, Prince Edward Island
United Kingdom
* Coleman, Leicester, England
United States
* C ...
), Sievert, GoSystem,
Primus,
Brunton Brunton may refer to:
Places
*Brunton, Northumberland, England (near Alnwick)
*Low Brunton, Northumberland, England (near Hexham)
*Brunton, Wiltshire, England
*Brunton Memorial Ground, Radlett, Hertfordshire, England
*Brunton, Fife, Scotland; a Lis ...
,
Jetboil
Jetboil is an American manufacturer of lightweight gas-fueled portable stoves used primarily for backpacking.
The company was formed in 2001 by Dwight Aspinwall and Perry Dowst in a former woolen mill in Guild, New Hampshire, debuting its pr ...
,
Mountain Safety Research
Mountain Safety Research, or MSR, is a producer of camping, hiking and mountaineering equipment, such as portable stoves, water filters, snowshoes, and tents. While specializing in lightweight and technical equipment, MSR's gear is designed fo ...
, Snow Peak,
Trangia, Rothenberger, and
Campingaz
Campingaz, formerly Camping Gaz, is a brand of products with compressed, mixed butane/propane gas supplied in small, lightweight, disposable canisters and larger, refillable cylinders designed for use as a fuel while camping and Recreational vehi ...
.
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