Lpg Gas - Useful Info...

LPG GAS – USEFUL TIPS

Ø Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), stored as a liquid under pressure in cylinders, is widely used in homes as cooking gas.
Ø The main hazards associated with LPG are fire or explosion in case of even minor leakage.
Ø LPG being colorless and odorless, a distinctive foul odor is added to enable easy detection of a leak.
Ø As LPG vapour is heavier then air, these vapor accumulate at lower levels and a fire or explosion may result
Ø Check whether valve-sealing tag is intact and safety protection cap is in position.

Ø Check leakage from valve by applying soap solution.

Ø Very important information. Most of us do not know this. There is an expiry date (physical life) for LPG cylinders?

Note: Expired Cylinders are not safe for use and may cause accidents. Before receiving check and receive.

Ø How we can check the expiry of LPG cylinders:
On one of three side stems of the cylinder, the expiry date is coded alpha numerically as A or B or C or D and some two digit number following this e.g. D06.
The alphabets stand for quarters -
A for March (First Qtr),
B for June (Second Qtr),
C for Sept (Third Qtr), &
D for December (Fourth Qtr).
The digits stand for the year till it is valid.
Hence D06 would mean December qtr of 2006.
Note: Incase of Industrial and two stem cylinders the expiry date will be mentioned by month followed year.
Example: 12-07 which means valid upto Dec-07

Hay,

This is a very important and use ful tip. I dont know about the expiry date for LPG cylinder. :hide
Thanks for sharing Here after I surely check for the expiry date.

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Hi,

Thanks a lot for sharing this info.