gas cylinders
Gas is a source of energy that is difficult to do without in our homes, and the gas cylinder, despite its high specifications for its design, which guarantees the safety of those who deal with it, is at the same time considered a time bomb if it is misused or handled.
Cooking gas is a mixture of propane and butane, and its leakage causes air pollution with carbon monoxide. This gas, i.e. carbon monoxide, is transmitted to human blood, causing poisoning. It prevents the blood from uniting with oxygen gas, which causes a lack of oxygen in the tissues and organs of the body that are necessary for operations. Metabolism, causing damage to the vital systems in the body, and this leads to death. Cooking gas is a highly flammable substance and its spread in the air in large quantities can cause a huge fire or a loud explosion, the facade of a building may fall.
Causes of gas leaks
- The cylinder is not installed properly, and the gas finds an outlet to reach the outer periphery.
- Poor cylinder maintenance.
- Using valves or gas regulators for a very long time, during which their threads are corroded, so they are no longer able to hold the gas.
- Using poor types of appliances such as ovens and greenhouses.
- Using old appliances Old appliances are usually worn out and corroded, so their resistance to gas leakage becomes less.
How to find out if there is a gas leak
- The first step to identifying a gas leak is to check the cylinder directly when it is installed, and this matter is very important and should not be neglected. Because it is considered a precautionary or preventive step before any problem occurs, God forbid, and the simplest way to do that is to use soap foam. A mixture of water and dishwashing liquid is prepared in an appropriate amount in a bowl, and using a dishwashing sponge; Because the sponge is better than the cloth in showing foam, the foam is placed directly on all connections, especially the cylinder valve and the regulator, and along the hose. If air bubbles appear, this is evidence of a gas leak.
- The presence of a distinctive smell of gas is evidence of a gas leak.
- Feeling dizzy and nauseous when entering the house or kitchen, so it is necessary to go out to a well-ventilated place, preferably open air, and when leaving, if the person feels that the symptoms are beginning to go away, this is evidence of a gas leak.
How to deal with a gas leak
- In the event that a leak is detected when installing the cylinder, the procedure is to ensure that the valves and connections are tightened well and re-examined again.
- In other cases, such as the smell of gas or feeling nauseous, you should pay attention and take into account the following:
- Non Use of power switches to turn off or on permanently.
- Non Complete operation of the exhaust fans.
- Non Light matches or any source of fire or sparks, so as not to cause an explosion in the event that the amount of gas leaked is large.
- Must Clear the place of all persons.
- Must Shut off the gas valves in the house.
- Must Extinguish any flame in the house or any source thereof.
- Must Ventilate the place by opening all doors and windows.
- After the place is ventilated, the search for the causes of the leakage begins. The reason may be as simple as forgetting one of the gas oven keys is on fire, and it may be necessary to seek help from technicians to perform maintenance of the devices due to a malfunction.
