Tips for Safe Use of Natural Gas in Winter

1. Gas should be ventilated. When using, be sure to open the doors and windows, keep the air circulating and stay away from the fire source.

2. Stop using it under special circumstances. Stop using it when it smells strange smell, and check whether it leaks; If the ignition fails, pause for a few seconds until the gas is released to prevent flash explosion from injuring people.

3. Turn it off after use. After use, turn off the stove switch, gas valve and kitchen door.

4. Check the gas hose. Hose length should be 0.5-2m, there should be no interface in the middle, and it is not allowed to wear walls and houses. If it is damaged, leaked or used for more than 18 months, it should be replaced immediately. It is recommended to use safer metal bellows with a service life of 10 years.

5. The expired gas appliance should be replaced. The service life of gas stoves and water heaters is 6-8 years; The design service life of liquefied gas cylinders is 8 years, which must be tested once every 4 years, and the spiral cylinders have been scrapped; The service life of cylinder pressure reducing valve is 5 years. It is strictly prohibited to use expired or scrapped gas facilities and appliances.

6. Check for air leakage. Soap water is often applied to every joint of hose connection. If bubbles appear, it indicates air leakage. It is forbidden to check the leakage with open flame.

7. Gas facilities should be installed. The gas pipeline shall be clearly set, and ropes or sundries shall not be hung on the gas pipeline; Gas facilities and equipment shall not be wrapped or sealed.

8. Dismantling, replacing and moving should be professional. Do not disassemble the cylinder pressure reducing valve and angle valve without permission; Do not dismantle, install, move or change gas facilities such as gas risers without authorization. If it is really necessary to make changes, please apply to the gas company, and professionals will be responsible for the construction.

9. Use cylinders correctly. Do not lay flat, bump, heat or expose liquefied gas cylinders; Do not dump the residual liquid of liquefied gas cylinders without permission; Liquefied gas shall not be used in basement or semi-basement

10. The gas purchase method should be formal. Buy gas through formal channels and ask for bills. Please don't buy cheap "black gas" to avoid penny wise and pound foolish.