Why Using LCC27 Adaptors Could Put Your Business at Risk
Whether you’re firing up a BBQ for a team lunch, keeping patrons warm with outdoor heaters, or running gas appliances in a commercial kitchen or mobile setup—your business likely relies on LPG cylinders. There’s a critical safety change underway that every SME should understand: the industry-wide shift from POL to LCC27 gas connections.
This change can impact your operational safety, equipment compatibility, and legal compliance, but most importantly, using an adaptor is unsafe and banned in some states of Australia.
A Perth home owner received severe burns while using a barbecue with an LCC27 to POL adaptor that caused the safety valve to not operate. Western Australia has banned the sale, hire and use of LP gas cylinder adaptors that convert old Type 21 (POL) to new Type 27.
The LCC27 (Leisure Cylinder Connection Type 27) is the new standard gas valve being rolled out across Australia for LPG cylinders between 3.7kg and 9kg. It’s designed to replace the older POL valve system.
Prevents gas from leaking unless correctly connected to an appliance
Easier and safer to connect without tools
Reduces the chance of gas escaping from disconnected bottles
Key Date: From April 1, 2022, all newly manufactured LPG appliances in Australia must be compatible with the LCC27 valve.
Many Small and Medium Businesses use LPG cylinders as part of daily or seasonal operations:
If your business still uses POL appliances, this transition has direct operational implications. Bottles with LCC27 valves will not connect to your POL regulator, and using an adaptor creates serious safety and legal risks.
LCC27 to POL adaptors are still available in some stores—but that doesn’t make them safe, compliant, or wise to use. Here’s what the experts are saying:
Using an adaptor might feel like an easy fix in the short term—but it’s a decision that compromises safety and increases liability for your business.
Rather than patching over the issue with dangerous adaptors, SMEs should take proactive steps to transition fully to LCC27-compliant equipment:
LPG safety is about protecting your staff, customers, and property. An incorrectly connected bottle can lead to leaks, fires, or serious injuries. In commercial environments , the stakes are higher:
By committing to the full transition to LCC27-compatible equipment, SMEs are prioritising safety, efficiency, and peace of mind.
While this change may seem like an inconvenience, it’s part of a broader effort to improve LPG safety across Australia. The new bottles are backwards compatible to appliances with POL connections – so you won’t need an adaptor anyway.
SMEs should treat this as an opportunity to modernise their equipment, train their staff, and remove reliance on outdated infrastructure.
If your business needs assistance with LPG cylinders, equipment upgrades, or understanding the new safety standards, we’re here to help. Our team can guide you through the transition to ensure your operations remain safe and compliant.
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