GasOwl is a set of scales that shows how much gas is in your 45kg bottles - so you save money and never run out of gas!
Know for sure what’s in your gas bottles!
GasOwl gives you a live look into your 45kg gas bottles. Don’t be in the dark any longer about the gas level and when to order! GasOwl shows you the level and your usage and lets you know when your bottles are nearly empty. No need to ever experience the inconvenience of running out. Choose the auto-reorder plan and it will automatically send your order on time to your favourite gas supplier.
Know about your gas energy usage and save!
Often gas is often taken away with the old bottle - you could be paying for gas you don’t use! Now you can have your replacements arrive on time, at empty, so you only pay for what you use. With GasOwl you can see how you’re using bottled gas by day, week, month and you can better manage your usage - especially when the level is low and not enough to drive a shower but is enough to drive other appliances.
Receive helpful alerts
GasOwl is always keeping an eye open for anything unusual - higher than normal usage or no usage. You’ll know when your gas is due to arrive (and when to tie up Spot) and when the bottles are removed and replaced.
High usage
No usage
Bottle due to be delivered
Bottle removed
New bottle arrived
Give a hoot!
LPG gas is the cleanest fossil fuel there is. You don’t have to waste space and energy storing hot water, or wait for water to heat up at the holiday home.
With GasOwl keeping watch over delivery timing, there are no unnecessary visits by suppliers to check bottles and delivery trucks are on the road less.
Less travel and less energy usage. Now that's good for the planet!
What our customers say about GasOwl…
“GasOwl eliminates all the uncertainty around the remaining gas in bottles. We can’t imagine living without it!”
“GasOwl is brilliant. We never run out of gas any more!”
“I know exactly what’s going on with gas at my holiday home. Everyone with 45kg gas bottles needs GasOwl!”
How does GasOwl work?
The Hardware
GasOwl hardware consists of two battery-powered GasScales that sit underneath your gas bottles, and a battery-powered Communication Hub that sends data from your gas bottles directly to the cloud and to the GasOwl App.
The App
The GasOwl App tells you everything you want to know about your gas usage from wherever you are - what you've got, how you're using it over time, how much you're using by weight, the predicted date your bottle will be empty and when a bottle is changed.
Download GasOwl from your App store.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will GasOwl work?
Anywhere in New Zealand, Australia and North America. It uses a radio signal that is present in most towns and cities. It doesn’t need Wi-Fi or cellular.
Rural areas or some areas not in coverage may need an additional piece of kit called a gateway (a small device that plugs into your Router, with no programming or set up to do). We can advise.
How is the GasOwl kit installed?
The gas bottles are removed from their fittings, the scales put in place and the bottles returned to position on top of the scales and connected to their fittings again. You can ask your local plumber or gasfitter to do it for you. If you install yourself then you are responsible for reconnecting gas fittings correctly. The surface beneath the scales must be hard and level.
How easy is it to get the bottles on the scales?
Super easy! The bottles are simply tilted and rolled on to the scales without any fuss. No lifting, nothing special is needed.
Do I still have to switch the valves over?
You can open both valves if your gas appliances work better that way. However the recommendation is to close one and only use one at a time so that you can manage emptying the gas bottle properly while having your next one ready to use. If you use both open at once then GasOwl helps you pinpoint your ordering timing.
What are the scales made from, and where?
The scales are robust, made of stainless steel with an internal metal frame, some really clever electronics and a long-life battery. Dreamed up, designed, tested, proven, safety-certified, made and supported in New Zealand. The GasOwl system is the original world-first!
GasScales are at my house already - how do I do use them?
If you have moved to a house where there are GasScales in place already please get in touch with us using the Chat button or from our Contact Us page and let us know the address. We’ll help you get connected.
How long will the GasScales last?
The GasScales are robust and designed to last at least 25 years but will likely last longer. The battery is expected to last around 6 years (replaceable by a trained technician) and there’s a 3 year warranty. There are no moving parts.
Is the GasOwl equipment safe around gas?
Yes. The equipment has all the required safety certifications for NZ and Australia and each set is labelled with its registered safety certification number.
Does GasOwl work in with Home Assistant?
Yes. If you want the GasOwl information to show up on your Home Assistant App then choose the Premium plan and use the API tools provided.
If the shower goes cold does it mean the bottle is empty?
No! It just means the gas level is too low to drive your shower, especially if it’s cold weather. There may still be around 10% or more of a bottle that can be accessed for cooking and washing.
To get the best value from your bottles flick the valve over to the full bottle for a shower and then back to the emptier bottle for the daily cooking and washing until it is completely empty. GasOwl helps you to know when to do that and so you avoid sending gas back.
Can GasOwl be used for gases other than LPG?
Yes. The scales may be calibrated for any type of gas in bottles up to 200kg (including bottle weight). Please contact the GasOwl team to enquire about suitability.
How do I order for more than one pair of gas bottles?
If you want to see what is in each bottle, then order one kit per pair of bottles.
If you have multiple bottles open at the same time, e.g. 3 on the left and 3 on the right, with only one switchover valve, and you’re happy for each bank of 3 to be represented in your App as a single bottle, then order one kit.
Pricing
GasOwl hardware
$680 for the kit
The GasOwl kit consists of two robust stainless steel scales that accurately measure the gas in your 45kg bottles, and one communications hub that is placed on the exterior of your home to enable communications from the scales. (See photos on buy now page)
GasOwl service
from $6 per month
The Essential Plan $6 pm delivers information every two hours about your gas levels.
The Premium Plan $16pm includes auto-ordering, usage analysis, alerts and deliveries notifications, and optionally can link to Home Assistant.
I’m ready to buy - what now?
Step 1
Purchase a GasOwl kit online by clicking the Buy Now button below or by getting in touch with us on
0800 GASOWL (0800 427 695)
Step 2
Install the GasOwl kit (it comes with instructions).
We can help arrange to have it installed by a local gasfitter or plumber if you wish (installation cost is not included in the above pricing).
Step 3
Download the GasOwl App from your App Store and add your kit to your account using the QR code that you’ll find in the GasOwl box.
You’ll see what’s in your 45kg gas bottles on your App, wherever you are.