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o Only buy your lpg gas canisters from [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] an authorized gas dealer. It is important that when you buy a gas canister, that the seal is not [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] broken. If the canister has been tampered with it means that you are more likely [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] to have a gas leak. Make sure that the manufacturers logo is on the canister and that everything is intact.
o Insist that the person or people who install and check your lpg gas cylinder is registered as a gas installer. A gas installer must be registered and carry a registration ID card and when the jobs is done they must give you with a Certificate of Conformity which is a document which proves that the cylinder has been installed in agreement with the correct regulations. A registered gas installer is also the one you would call to fix and check your gas appliances and cylinders.
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o You can check the pipes and the connections of the canister for leaks by applying liquid soup onto the connections and the pipes. You will need to look for [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] signs of bubbles which would indicate a gas leak.
o Be aware of the presence of lpg gas. Gas has a [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] very particular smell, if you smell gas you should turn off your gas valve and contact either your fire department or your gas installer. Everyone should exit the house and wait outside until the situation has been seen to.
o Make sure that the appliances you use such as your gas stove are checked every few years. All worn out tubing must be replaced.
Using lpg gas may seem like a lot of PT yet by following a few safety precautions you can save yourself lots of money in the end.
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