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We are a family-run welding service with 45 years of expertise. We have a fully-stock shop of quality welding supplies with everything you need for your project, at an affordable price. Order online or collect from our workshop in Slough. The choice is yours.
Sparks is your local approved Flogas supplier based in South Berkshire and Capel Dewi, Carmarthenshire. We provide Flogas LPG to many businesses and individuals across the Heathrow, West London, Berkshire and Carmarthen area. Come and collect from out physical locations.
We offer a versatile range of Flogas bottle sizes that are suitable for any use, residential or industrial. Our customers purchase Flogas gas bottles from us to be used for:
From cooking to welding, we can supply the most suitable gas bottle for your needs. Being an approved Flogas supplier means we have a large stock of gas bottles available. We can also acquire gas next day. Call us now to discuss your gas requirements.
Possible with the right manifold system, but we suggest having one bottle per single appliance as a best practice for maximum performance and safety, especially in high-demand uses such as space heating.
Store bottles upright in a well-ventilated area away from sources of heat and direct sunlight. Keep them outside or in a well-ventilated, locked storage room. Keep them away from electrical appliances and never keep them in basements.
Yes, we do supply special LPG cylinders designed for forklift trucks. They are equipped with special connections and designed to meet all safety requirements for industrial trucks. Operational safety relies on installation correctness and regular maintenance checks.
The easiest method is to carefully lift the bottle – if it’s light, it’s likely to be low. Alternatively, pour warm water down the side of the bottle; the line of condensation will mark the level of the gas. We recommend that you keep a spare bottle for uninterrupted BBQing.
For semi-permanent or permanent off-grid homes, we recommend our 47kg bottles. They provide extended periods of cooking and heating availability. For a continuous supply, two bottles and an automatic changeover valve are recommended.
Yes, we do sell dedicated propane bottles specifically intended for paintball marker and Airsoft gun use. They are fitted with the correct fittings for paintball equipment. Do not attempt to adapt standard gas bottles for paintball use, as it is not safe to do so.
A 3.9kg regular bottle will endure 15-20 hours of continual use on a medium heat camping stove. Yet duration is determined by your appliance and usage. For weekend camping, a 3.9kg bottle ought to be fine, but extended trips or family camping might require a 6kg bottle.
Yes, Flogas propane is appropriate for cutting and welding. For welding in industry, we would recommend our 47kg cylinders since they provide long operating times and constant pressure. Always employ the correct regulators and safety gear for welding operations.
For patio heaters, we would recommend our 11kg propane cylinders. They provide about 35-40 hours of continuous use for an average patio heater. They are perfect for those evenings sitting in the garden. The smaller capacity also means they are easy to store and transport.
