Gas cylinders are very important cooking utensils. Gas cylinders are also known as LPG. LPG stands for liquified petroleum gas or liquefied natural gas.
The gas cylinder is not filled with the aim of increasing heat expansion, so it is only filled about 80% to 85%. Based on the specifications, LPG is divided into three types, namely mixed LPG, propane LPG, and Butane LPG. LPG vapor pressure also depends on the composition and temperature.
Based on the type, this LPG cylinder also consists of various types of weight, namely:
- 3 kg LPG
- 5.5 kg LPG
- 12 kg LPG
- 50 kg LPG
The characteristics of LPG itself are as follows:
- Flammable liquid
- Non-toxic gas
A gas that has no color at all
Has a strong odor on the nose
The pressurized liquid in the form of a gas is sent in the tank
Volatile liquid
The liquid was fast-spreading
Classified as a gas heavier than air
Those are some of the characteristics of LPG. LPG itself has various functions besides cooking. It is also used to fuel fishing boats and workshops.
The use of this evenly distributed gas cylinder also makes the community more careful in using it. Due to careless use, it can cause various problems. One of the problems that often occurs is a leaky gas cylinder.
The following is an explanation of the signs of a leaky gas cylinder:
1. There was an Unpleasant Odor
The first sign of a leaky gas cylinder is the smell of an unpleasant odor such as the smell of gas. This is one of the earliest indications of leakage. If you feel the presence of the smell was not there before, then you can be sure if your gas cylinder has a leak.
The proper way to know this is to remove it from the regulator and immerse it completely in a tub filled with water. If it leaks, usually the water in the tub will swell up like boiling water.
If it is certain that a leak has occurred, please keep the gas cylinder from fire to avoid unwanted things. In addition, leave the gas cylinder in the tub filled with water until the oil in the gas cylinder runs out by itself.
2. Hissing Sound
The appearance of a hissing sound can also be a sign of a leaky gas cylinder, so it is necessary to check the condition of the tube again. Also, check the regulator from the tube to the stove again for it may not be properly installed.
If later it is found that the gas cylinder is leaking, it is better if you just leave it in a tub filled with water and keep it away from the fire, or you can also patch it with the leaking part of the soap and exchange it to the place where you bought the gas cylinder and its contents.
3. The Flame is Not Blue
One of the advantages of using LPG in cooking is that it cooks quickly due to blue flame. However, one indication of a leaky gas cylinder is the flame on the stove is not as blue as before.
If this happens, you should immediately anticipate it by checking the gas cylinder and making sure whether the gas cylinder has a leak.
If it turns out to be leaking, keep it away from the fire and immediately immerse the gas cylinder in a tub filled with water. Many of these methods have succeeded in anticipating the dangers that may arise due to a leaky gas cylinder.
4. Wasteful
The last sign of a leaking gas cylinder is that the gas becomes wasteful, in the sense that the gas is used up more quickly. This case is often found in gas sales agents. Whereas not all of the incoming gas is sold immediately, there are still several filled gas cylinders in the warehouse until the buyer arrives.
When the buyer arrived, it turned out that the weight of the gas cylinder containing this was already spent. This could be due to a leak in the gas cylinder.
Those are some explanations for the sign of a leaky gas cylinder. Use gas cylinders carefully to avoid exploding gas cylinders or various other dangerous problems if they occur.