Calor Gas has warned that it will take legal action against those who post advice online as to how to tamper with its gas cylinders in order to make wood burners.
The company warned last week of the dangers of attempting to construct wood burners from Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders. It said it had become aware of websites giving instructions about how to transform or deconstruct LPG cylinders, for example into domestic wood burners.

The company said: 'LPG cylinders are safe when used correctly, following the accompanying safety instructions. But LPG is a highly flammable material. If a welding torch or power cutter is used on an LPG cylinder, even if it appears to be empty, it can explode violently.'

It added: 'As well as the safety implications of a potential gas explosion, tampering with LPG cylinders or attempting to change their use is unlawful offence and could lead to a claim for damages or criminal prosecution.'

All Calor's cylinders are the property of Calor Gas and are supplied to customers under a refill agreement.