LPG Safty Tips :

These days we see that LPG is commonly utilized in nearly every industry, households and others for obvious reasons like affordability, utility, Eco-friendliness, less perilous than its alternatives and so on. It has certainly ascertained itself to be one of the most reliable and easily manageable fuels. Yet, owing to certain properties of LPG, catastrophes related to it are not unheard of. And they are definitely not sporadic. Surprisingly, these accidents are often the cause of negligent and careless handling rather than the volatile nature of LPG itself. LPG must be used in line with protective measures specified by the provider. Flawed use of LPG can end up in blasts, fire hazards, property damage and most vitally deathly injuries or death. Please do not overlook problems like leakages in pipes or cylinders, faulty regulators, wrong way in which the cylinder is stored etc. Given below are safety measures to take in any given situation.

About Aproval Of LPG appliances :

Always go for BIS validated devices Get BIS authorized rubber tubes and LPG regulators from certified suppliers only

While getting your cylinder :

Ensure that the company seal and safety cap is fixed securely on your gas cylinder. If you are in doubt about the procedure, do not hesitate to as the delivery man for a demo. Your LPG cylinder should be fixed at ground level on a plain surface. It is a common practice to drag, roll or drop the cylinder. This is strictly unadvisable.

Before Usage And After Usage :

Make sure that the rubber 'O' ring inside the cylinder valve is intact. Be on the alert for any noticeable signs of seepage, be it visual examination or the favourite soap solution test or smell. Never use lit match-sticks or candles to look for leakages. Always store the cylinder in vertical position at plain level at a well aired place. Never keep the LPG cylinder in your cabinet. The LPG stove should always be fitted on kitchenette slab at a position above cylinder. The cylinder should be kept as far as possible other heat sources like induction cooker, lit lamp etc. Turn the regulator knob to 'OFF' position once you are done with cooking. If you have empty cylinders, please store them in a cool and airy spot. See that the safety cap is in place. Keep the lighter ready and then turn the knob 'ON'. Don't forget to switch off the flame while you change the LPG cylinder . Ideally, you must change the rubber tube once in six months.