Rating of the best cabinets for gas cylinders for 2022

A large number of villagers, summer residents in Russia do not have the opportunity to use the main gas pipeline, so they are forced to use cylinders. These containers are explosive, require special treatment, regulated by law. To make the operation safer, they are stored in boxes for propane cylinders, placed on the street. They are purchased at the store or made independently from fireproof materials.

In our review, we will provide recommendations on what to look for in order not to make a mistake when choosing cabinets for gas cylinders, introduce new products, popular models, the best manufacturers, and orient at average prices.

How to choose the right cabinet for gas cylinders

The box is made with some design features that perform important functions:

• gas does not heat up under the sun;
• protects against unauthorized entry;
• in the event of an explosion, the steel on the side walls will stop the fragments;
• prolongs the service life of the cylinder, protecting it from adverse weather conditions, corrosion;
• carries explosive material away from the place of residence.

In exchange for these important advantages, the cabinet will require little maintenance: lubrication of the hinges on the door, periodic painting in the original color, since the maintainability of the product is at a height that allows it to be used for many years.

The design provides for the presence of one or more doors with a key lock. The criteria for choosing one or another option depend on the number of cylinders that you intend to use.

It is important to pay attention to the presence of vents, this detail is an important part of the product for the safe storage of cylinders, as a rule, they are located on the top or bottom, preventing gas accumulation in the event of a leak.

Another point that affects the functionality is that you are offered a one-piece cabinet or a prefabricated one, one or another option affects the convenience when transporting the product to the place of operation. Overall boxes, basically, have a collapsible design.

For the production of cabinets, steel sheets up to 1.5 mm thick are used. A large thickness can unnecessarily increase the weight of the box.Powder paint is applied over the metal, it protects from exposure to elevated temperatures and humidity.

It is important to mention what colors the cabinets come in, as they are often the same color as the cylinders, oxygen is blue, helium is brown, and so on. Hazard warning signs are placed in a conspicuous place. Check if the product has stiffeners that fix the structure.

Before purchasing equipment, determine the size of the cylinder that will be used. Purchase a box according to its dimensions. The normal height of the product is 1 - 1.5 m. Plan the location of the reducer, pressure stabilizing device, if installed, additional space will be required. The bottom area is usually 43 * 40 cm, 43 * 80 cm, depending on the number of cylinders.

Product Placement and Appearance Tips

The equipment should be located on the north side of the building, in the shade, no closer than 5 m from the entrance to the house. Such planning is a guarantee of safer operation. It is advisable to make a small foundation, which will be slightly larger than the size of the bottom. The gas tank is secured with a clamp that will prevent it from tipping over.

The door must be reliable, not creak, have a smooth ride. Particular attention should be paid to the fastening of the hinges. The cabinet has large dimensions, it can ruin the design, do not fit into the yard area. In this case, repainting it in an acceptable color for giving will help.

Making a box at home

If you want to save a couple of thousand rubles or more, check out the step-by-step instructions on how to assemble a wardrobe with your own hands. All you need is a pair of dexterous hands, the tools necessary for work:

• decide on the type of design of the intended product, for this you need to calculate its capacity, depending on the number of tanks included in it;
• draw a detailed plan describing specific parameters, such as: height, width, depth;
• determine the materials that would meet the requirements for the installation of such structures;
• draw up a budget.

After all the preliminary procedures have been followed, you can’t slow down, you should proceed to the direct assembly of the best cabinet in your life:

• welding a frame from steel corners, our advice is to create additional stiffeners, the equipment must be reliable;
• fastening of the pallet for cylinders;
• covering the structure with metal sheets;
• drill holes for the gas supply hose, plan where to place it, behind or on the side;
• the next step should be taken very seriously, make a ventilation consisting of a series of holes with a diameter of 1 cm, spaced 7-8 cm apart, with a number of at least 16 on each side;
• mount fasteners that will firmly fix the cylinders inside the box, as a rule, this is a chain or a clamp;
• weld door hinges, reliable lock.

For work, you will need argon and electric welding, a grinder, a tape measure, a drill, metal drills. After the assembly is completed, the product should be coated inside and outside with polymer paint, install the cabinet in the selected place, securely fasten it.

Where could I buy

You can buy budget, branded models in a specialized salon of gas equipment, managers will orient how much this or that product costs, tell you which company is better to buy a box, in accordance with your needs.It is impossible not to mention online stores where you order your favorite wardrobe online.

Rating of quality cabinets for gas cylinders

Our review is based on real reviews, it takes into account the opinion of buyers who are familiar with the characteristics, the popularity of models.

Inexpensive

SHGR 27-1

On the 4th place - ShGR 27-1, which can accommodate one cylinder, designed for 27 liters. The box is sold unassembled. If desired, they can be joined in a line through the holes provided for this in the side walls. During installation, the ventilation is not obstructed, it forms a single system.

The equipment is designed for outdoor installation, the outside is powder-coated in light gray RAL 7035. The door is provided with a key lock of increased secrecy, reliable hinges. The design has a solid base, which is important, compatible with the euro standard. The tank with gas placed inside the box is isolated from the effects of precipitation, sunlight. Can be used in small spaces.

Technical indicators:

Options	Characteristics
Assembly dimensions (H x W x D), mm	660 x 400 x 406
Net weight no more than, kg	9
Painting	Powder
Material	Steel
Color	Basalt gray
Construction base	Whole
Ventilation holes	On the side walls and on the door
On the rear walls of the hole for the gas hose.	+
Security lock on the door	+
Supplied	Disassembled
Package	Cardboard

• powder paint protects against corrosion;
• solid base;
• ventilation on the side walls;
• high security lock;
• sold unassembled, which is convenient for transportation;
• inside you can put a eurocylinder;
• there is the potential to connect several cabinets in a row;
• inexpensive in price.

• not detected.

Petromash

3rd place - at a collapsible box with dimensions (HxWxD), mm: 1050x400x370. Inside the equipment, you can place ordinary 50 l propane cylinders. The steel structure is quite easy to mount, has a protective polymer coating.

Technical indicators:

Options	Characteristics
Fuel consumption, g/h	100
fire type	Closed
Fuel used	Gas
Connectable cylinder	Domestic
Piezo ignition	-
power, kWt	1
flame regulator	-
Fuel regulation	-
Packed weight, g	17000

• does not rust.

• there are no full ventilation grilles.

SHGR 50-1

Silver - for a product that meets safety standards for the storage of gas equipment. A steel box protects the gas container from adverse weather conditions and can be placed in the local area. This model has been widely used in manufacturing companies, in summer cottages where there is no central heating and the room is heated using gas.

Like most designs of this kind, the product has a polymer-powder coating that provides durability and wear resistance. The cabinet is equipped with fasteners for a padlock, a hole for a gas hose, it is sold unassembled, which is favorable for its transportation. A bottle up to 50 liters can fit inside.

Technical indicators:

Options	Characteristics
Assembly dimensions (H x W x D), mm	1020 x 400 x 450
Net weight no more than, kg	12.2
Painting	Powder
Material	Steel
Color	Basalt gray
Construction base	Whole
Ventilation holes	On the side walls and on the door
On the rear walls of the hole for the gas hose.	-
Supplied	Disassembled
Package	Cardboard

• the design provides for a high security lock;
• You can combine multiple boxes.

• not detected.

GSh 27-1

1st place among budget models is occupied by GSh 27-1, designed to place gas containers inside it. It is used outdoors, protects the cylinder from mechanical damage, unauthorized entry, and exposure to adverse weather conditions.

It is possible to place cylinders from 5 to 27 liters inside the box. The design has a set of elements required for such a product: reinforced hinges, fastenings for a padlock. At the back there is a hole for a hose, which is mounted to the fuel supply sources in the building (stove, boiler). The universal door can open to the right or to the left, the product is purchased unassembled, which simplifies transportation to the place of operation.

High-quality steel, from which the structure is made, is covered with powder-polymer paint. The base is one-piece, there is a cardboard package, assembly instructions are included in the kit.

Technical indicators:

Options	Characteristics
Packed dimensions, mm	860x480x100
Material	Steel
Steel thickness, mm	0,8 - 1
Color	Grey
The weight	10 kg
Producing country	Russia
Brand	fort
Country of Origin	Russia

• reinforced loops.

• not detected.

Middle price segment

NZGA

On the 4th place - NZGA, made for a fifty-liter capacity. The kit can be successfully used by private homeowners, organizations that use gas equipment inside or outside the premises.

The box will keep your property from intruders, ensure its long-term, safe operation. The structure is welded from high-strength, wear-resistant metal sheets. The surface of the product is protected by a special powder-polymer paint.

Technical indicators:

Options	Characteristics
Country	Russia
Dimensions (HxWxD), mm	100x43x40
Height, cm	100
Width, cm	43
Depth, cm	40
Weight, kg	14
Guarantee	1 year

• simple, reliable design;
• stiffening rib.

• not detected.

G-1

Bronze in the kit, corresponding to GOST 12.2.008-75, it protects gas equipment from heating, as a result of direct sunlight. Made of metal 0.8 mm thick.

An important addition to the box is an oil and petrol resistant mat that increases the safety of using gas tanks. The design provides ventilation, a hole for a hose. G-1 is delivered unassembled, locked with a key lock. It is important to remember that the t°C in the room where the tank is located should not exceed 45°C.

Technical indicators:

Options	Characteristics
External height, mm	1200
External width, mm	450
External depth, mm	350
Weight, kg	18
Capacity	1 bottle
Color	Gray semi-gloss (RAL 7038)
Coating type	Powder
Guarantee	1 year
Manufacturer, country	Promet (Russia)

• availability of certificates of conformity;
• price quality.

• not detected.

Hamart

Silver for a collapsible structure made of steel, which is covered with a protective layer of powder enamel, containing two fifty-liter containers of fuel.It is a reliable, durable solution for households without piped gas.

Equipment from the company "Metles" is of high build quality, which makes it indispensable for arranging a personal plot. This is a great option at an affordable price.

The box will protect the fuel tanks from precipitation, overheating. On the walls there are holes for gas supply hoses, ventilation.

Technical indicators:

Options	Characteristics
Manufacturer	Gamrat
Country	Russia
Number of cylinders	2 x 50l
Material	Steel
Peculiarities	collapsible
Width, cm	75.5
Height, mm	1050
Depth, mm	375
Weight, kg	20
Volume	0.29 m3

• quality frame assembly.

• no visible flaws were found.

SHGR 40-2

The steel box for gas tanks, which has a prefabricated structure, weighing 25 kg, wins in the mid-price segment. The kit is used to store two tanks with a volume of 40 liters.

Gas equipment placed in a cabinet is protected from adverse weather conditions, exposure to sunlight, which allows the cylinders not to overheat. The door is equipped with reinforced hinges, fastenings for a padlock, on which, in order to preserve property, it is hung.

The product is used inside small garages, car services, in personal plots.
The side walls are equipped with ventilation holes. ShGR 40-2 is protected by an environmentally friendly gray polymer enamel coating (RAL 7035).

Technical indicators:

Options	Characteristics
Manufacturer	Gamrat
Country	Russia
Number of cylinders	2 x 50l
Material	Steel
Peculiarities	collapsible
Width, cm	75.5
Height, mm	1050
Depth, mm	375
Weight, kg	20
Volume	0.29 m3

• includes two cylinders of 40 liters;
• solid base;
• ventilation holes;
• high security lock;
• sold unassembled with step-by-step installation instructions;
• it is possible to combine several boxes in a row;

• not detected.

Premium class

SHGBK-010 REINFORCED

2nd place - for a model that is used to store six containers with oxygen, acetylene, carbon dioxide, and other gases at once. The volume of fuel tanks is 40 liters, diameter 230 mm. The product has two wings, can be locked with a lock. Like most kits of this type, ShGBK-010 reinforced is equipped with ventilation holes located on the side, on the doors.

ShGBK-010 is a welded structure made of cold-rolled sheet metal, 1.2 mm thick and a profile pipe 25*25 mm. The steady bed allows to use model indoors, on the street. An important advantage of ShGBK-010 is the strong fixation of tanks with steel clamps.

Technical indicators:

Options	Characteristics
Dimensions (HxWxD) in mm	1800x1040x600
Number of cylinders	6 pcs
Cylinder diameter	up to 230 mm
Product weight	71 kg
metal thickness	1.2mm
Design	Welded
Coloring	Powder
Product color	Light gray (RAL 7035)
Set	Chain for fastening

• used indoors, outdoors;
• made of heavy-duty steel;
• in a set of fastenings for capacities with fuel.

• high price.

ShGB 4x40

Wins in the nomination among premium-class products ShGB 4x40, which is used to store containers with compressed gas.The design can be transformed into various variations, which allows you to keep inside from 1 to 12 tanks of any type, diameter.

The product can be used inside buildings, on the street. The supply and exhaust system successfully ventilates the box throughout the entire volume, from the frame to the upper level. ShGB 4x40 is equipped with hinged doors with an opening angle of 180°, a folding auxiliary platform for moving fuel containers, fixing straps, additional shelves, rails for attaching pressure gauges, couplings.

To realize security, all drawers are equipped with eyelets for a padlock, you can purchase it yourself, according to your needs. ShGB 4x40 is successfully used in industry, construction, metallurgy, medicine or everyday life.

Technical indicators:

Options	Characteristics
Width, mm	1250
Height, mm	1650
Depth, mm	350
Steel thickness	2 mm

• universal design, from 1 to 12 tanks.

• high but justified price.

The choice of a kit for storing gas tanks is a crucial step, the safety and security of property will depend on it. We hope the above review, tables of characteristics will help you figure it out, purchase a quality product.

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