Simple safety checks for your gas appliances, cylinders and/or gas meter
- Check and inspect for signs of corrosion, damage or deterioration
- Make sure there is nothing flammable near your gas appliances
- Secure your gas cylinders and ensure they aren’t near any heat sources or ignition
- Ensure your gas cylinder valve is sealed when not in use, even if the cylinder is empty
- Check the manufacturer’s instructions for information about cleaning and maintenance of your gas appliance
- Do a leak check of your gas system
How to do a leak check of your gas system
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- Place a good amount of detergent in a spray bottle with some water and combine.
- With the gas turned on, lightly spray the mixture onto the:
- meter or cylinder fittings
- connection pipes or regulator hose
- regulator
- connection point to your portable gas device or house or business.
- Look for bubbles anywhere from the cylinder to the connection point.
- If you see any bubbles, you have a gas leak. Note the point of the leak and turn the gas supply off immediately.
- Do not use the gas system until the leak has been fixed.
- Once you have completed your check, wipe the soapy water off with clean water.
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