2006-12-23 08:55:26 · 7 answers · asked by Samantha J 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Both are derived from oil and are heavier than air as opposed to methane (natural gas) which is lighter than air.
2006-12-23 10:09:59 · answer #1 · answered by Gaspode 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Butane comes in "Blue" bottles and Propane comes in "Orange" bottles - both do same job i.e. portable gas energy supply where natural gas is not available - however Propane has a much lower freezing point which is ideal for storing the bottles outside of property.
2006-12-23 09:11:57 · answer #2 · answered by nashyboyslim 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Butane - C4H10
Propane - C3H8
Butane is contained at a lower pressure than propane - ie it liquefies at a lower pressure. Propane gives a hotter flame and is better for use where the bottle is exposed to low temperatures eg. outdoors, as it has a lower boiling point.
Never use propane on a butane appliance and vice versa unless they are dual fuel.
2006-12-23 09:07:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Kind of. About the same BTU's. If your stove says it will work with either, go for it. You need the right regulator. The gas fittings are different for each cylinder's. If your stove will work with either not the differences between the two: Butane don't work at freezing. If winter camping, no butane.
2016-05-23 02:21:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One bottle has butane in it. The other has propane.
2006-12-23 08:58:55 · answer #5 · answered by RScott 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
butane is C4H10
propane is C3H8
2006-12-23 09:04:53 · answer #6 · answered by Paul 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The answer you want is from V8MAN
2006-12-23 11:51:13 · answer #7 · answered by Berl W 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋