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22 Signs To Watch Out For When Using A Gas Cylinder (45744 Views)
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fergie001: 11:29am On Jul 21, 2019 |
There have been many cases of gas cylinder explosions and when this happens, lives are lost and properties worth millions are destroyed. However, there are so many danger signs we need to look out for while using a Gas cylinder. Some of these factors are: · Cooking gas cylinders must not exceed five years: most people using gas cylinders hardly when it was bought. It is important to keep track of the days and replace them as soon as possible. · Do not buy used Gas cylinders. · Watch out for the expiry dates: The steps to check the expiry date are very simple and basic. The expiry of LPG cylinder can be found on one of the metal strips that connect the body of the cylinder to top ring (handle). It is mentioned on the inner side of the strip. The strip has any of the alphabets from A to D painted on it along with a number. Decoding the expiry date is simple. The alphabet represents the month it expires while the number indicates the year. A year is divided into four quarters : A – January to March B – April to June C – July to September D – October to December For example, your cylinder has ‘A 18 painted on the metal strip. The alphabet A represents month March and 18 indicates the year 2018. · Use gas cylinders in a vertical position, unless specifically designed to be used otherwise. · Securely restrain cylinders to prevent them from falling over. · Always double check that the cylinder/gas is the right one for the intended use. · Before connecting a gas cylinder to equipment or pipe-work make sure that the regulator and pipe-work are suitable for the type of gas and pressure being used. · When required, wear suitable safety shoes and other personal protective equipment when handling gas cylinders. · Do not use gas cylinders for any other purpose than the transport and storage of gas. · Do not drop, roll or drag gas cylinders. · Close the cylinder valve and replace dust caps, where provided when a gas cylinder is not in use. · Where appropriate, fit cylinders with residual pressure valves (non-return valves) to reduce the risk of backflow of water or other materials into the cylinder during use that might corrode it (e.g. beer forced into an empty gas cylinder during cylinder change-over). · Ensure the valve is protected by a valve cap or collar, or that the valve has been designed to withstand impact if the cylinder is dropped. · Store gas cylinders in a dry, safe place on a flat surface in the open air. If this is not reasonably practicable, store in an adequately ventilated building or part of a building specifically reserved for this purpose. · Cylinders containing flammable gas should not be stored in part of a building used for other purposes. · Protect gas cylinders from external heat sources that may adversely affect their mechanical integrity. · Gas cylinders should be stored away from sources of ignition and other flammable materials. · Avoid storing gas cylinders so that they stand or lie in water. · Ensure the valve is kept shut on empty cylinders to prevent contaminants from getting in. · Store gas cylinders securely when they are not in use. They should be properly restrained unless designed to be free-standing. · Gas cylinders must be clearly marked to show what they contain and the hazards associated with their contents. · Store cylinders where they are not vulnerable to hazards caused by impact, e.g. from vehicles such as fork-lift trucks. https://thenationonlineng.net/22-danger-signs-to-watch-out-for-when-using-a-gas-cylinder/ 37 Likes 8 Shares |
fergie001: 11:32am On Jul 21, 2019 |
....lost a family friend to gas explosion. Lalasticlala, Very Important... 8 Likes 1 Share |
Oluwasaeon(m): 11:37am On Jul 21, 2019 |
Thanks!
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Re: 22 Signs To Watch Out For When Using A Gas Cylinder by Nobody: 1:39pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
Then during refill, after restoring the valve cap, put soap foam around the cap, to detect if there is any bubbles, if there is, then, your gas is leaking and can possibly explode without giving sign.
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ainas247: 6:48pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
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Iogobenz(m): 6:49pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
Not too useful information.
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pTomz(m): 6:50pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
useful information, thanks op
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SultanOfAbia: 6:51pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
Fd
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WonderManly(m): 6:51pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
Thank GOD, me i no dey. Na fire wood i dey use. But thanks on behalf of those people wey dey use gas cooker.
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Sonnobax15(m): 6:52pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
Lets Forget these signs,if your village people have signed up for your case,"just know say wetin go happen go must still happen no matter what"
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pTomz(m): 6:52pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
Iogobenz:what useful information have given so far today? 22 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 22 Signs To Watch Out For When Using A Gas Cylinder by Nobody: 6:53pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
Educative
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FarahAideed: 6:53pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
Now this was useful ..God bless U
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Walexybobo(m): 6:54pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
My family used hot plate and stove cos we are careless. post not useful to me bt appreciate ur time.
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GlorifiedTunde(m): 6:59pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
On mine I see Tested: 3/ 2017 A statement of Requalification: 5 years What does this mean? |
MANNABBQGRILLS: 7:00pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
VERY GOOD THREAD
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Trendy247: 7:02pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
This is what my burner does.. Hope I'm safe ![]()
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Re: 22 Signs To Watch Out For When Using A Gas Cylinder by Nobody: 7:02pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
I hate gas eh... Team electric cooker 3 Likes |
Oluwasaeon(m): 7:14pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
Trendy247:Your gas is leaking 19 Likes 2 Shares |
OKEMKPI: 7:14pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
GlorifiedTunde: Gas cylinders can last over 20 years.the safety measures is that u requalify every 5 years.It simply means that despite the fact that every about your gas cylinder is perfect conditions as far as it looks,it is advisable that you take it to a certified gas cylinder inspection company to subject it to safety& competence test which will determine if it is still safe for usage 4 Likes |
EmmaOgbu(m): 7:15pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
grayht:If dia is light now. Can you use generator? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Opiletool(m): 7:15pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
Trendy247: No, you're not. 12 Likes |
BigGuyMan: 7:15pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
Trendy247:Lol this boy you are a clown. You shouldn't be taken seriously 1 Like |
Re: 22 Signs To Watch Out For When Using A Gas Cylinder by Nobody: 7:16pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
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Re: 22 Signs To Watch Out For When Using A Gas Cylinder by Nobody: 7:16pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
Danwakae(m): 7:19pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
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Johnemeka247: 7:21pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
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Trendy247: 7:21pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
BigGuyMan:I'm serious bro, the burner is just two weeks old. Wanted to manage it till my next refill |
Ijaycool(f): 7:21pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
fergie001: My dear you wanted to say 50 years. 5 years? Lol, that means gas isn't meant for Nigerians 5 Likes |
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