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doe 06-04-06 12:33 PM

Where can i buy paraffin
 
Can anyone tell me where i can buy some paraffin. i have been to B&Q and Halfords, no joy. Thanks

jambo 06-04-06 12:35 PM

I get mine from the local hardware store. Have to bring my own clean milk container with "Parafin" written all over it, costs very little.

doe 06-04-06 12:38 PM

Would that be in saaf london? i am in london over the weekend. Where about is ur hardware store? Don't any of the big DIY chains sell paraffin.

Thanks

jambo 06-04-06 12:45 PM

This is in Saaf london in South Noorwood. But the best bet is to use www.yell.co.uk and search for local hardware stores to you, and give them a call, no point coming all the way to my local gaff just to pick up a couple of pints of parafin 8)

diamond 06-04-06 12:49 PM

I got mine in B&Q, they call it Parasen ( I think it's the same stuff, it cleans the chain up loverly) and it's in the outdoor/BBQ section.

No point asking the staff in there cos they had no idea they even sold it.

doe 06-04-06 12:52 PM

Thanks ed. i will have to try B&Q again. Couldn't find any and like u said the staff didn't have a clue. i wonder if white spirit can do the same job? i am sure the answer is noooooooooooo.

wtdafk 06-04-06 01:17 PM

lamp oil is the same 2

chazzyb 06-04-06 02:00 PM

It'll be outside hidden in the gardening section at B&Q. Labelled Parasene, it's clear and low odour compared to some. Careful with white sprit: some I bought recently for cleaning purposes gave me breathing difficulties after inhaling the fumes - not nice.

kciN 06-04-06 02:03 PM

I bought 5 litres, weekend just gone.

The Motorists Centre. Chain store, but not as big as Halfrauds!

8)

Blue_SV650S 06-04-06 02:26 PM

Many petrol stations sell it, like many sell Gas bottles, you probably would never have noticed until you look. Paraffin is usually for sale on the forecourt where you would expect to see BBQ stuff in the summer. It will be in about a 4L bottle/container, usually white.

Take a looksee at your local petrol stations, I’d be surprised if out of five if at LEAST one didn’t sell it.


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