What should you know about LPG cylinders?

In order to check if the gas cylinder connection is leak-tight, you should spray the connection points (the valve on the cylinder and both ends of the gas hose) with a foam from a special tester or with soapy water. Any leak will cause bubbles to be formed, which will indicate the leaking point.

The amount of gas in the cylinder should be equal to that indicated on the cylinder. For instance the gas cylinder shown below has an 11 kg marking, which means that it contains 11 kg of gas.

The flexible hose should be replaced when it shows signs of damage or after the period of usage time indicated by the producer. If the packaging or the hose do not have the usage time shown, it should be replaced at least every 3 years.

The date when the reducer should be replaced depends on the usage conditions and the manufacturer’s recommendations – it may be indicated on the reducer or its packaging. However we assume that it should be replaced at least every 10 years. Should the reducer get damaged, it must be replaced immediately.

585 – height in mm (+/- 3mm),
300 – diameter in mm (+/- 3mm)

LPG is a mixture of aliphatic hydrocarbons under its own vapour pressure. The main components are propane and butane. This liquefied gas is colourless, and due to special odorizing has a sharp, unpleasant odour. The boiling point of the liquefied gas depends on the proportion of the product’s components: from -45^oC (propane) from -0.5^oC (butane) The lower explosive limit starts from 1.8% volume, the upper is equal to 10% by volume in air. The gas is heavier than air, if released it gathers close to the ground. Staying in the high concentration vapour of the gas may cause nausea, headaches and dizziness.