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Gas rewards good habits. Whether you cook at home in Moreleta Park or run a kitchen in Hatfield, these essential tips keep your family, staff and customers safe.
Spot a leak early
- Rotten-egg smell — the added odorant is your first warning.
- Hissing near valves, regulators or hoses.
- Bubbles in a soapy-water test on joints.
- Symptoms — headache, dizziness or nausea near an appliance mean ventilate and leave immediately.
If you suspect a leak
- No sparks, flames, switches or phones inside.
- Close the cylinder valve if safe to reach.
- Open doors and windows to ventilate.
- Evacuate everyone and call a professional from outside.
Ventilation is non-negotiable
Gas flames need oxygen and produce combustion gases. Never run heaters or cookers in sealed rooms — keep permanent airflow, especially in winter when windows stay shut.
Store cylinders correctly
- Upright, ventilated, away from sun, flames and combustibles.
- Keep at least 1m from openings (doors, windows, drains) and 5m from electrical points and ignition sources.
- Cage larger bottles outdoors; never roll or drop them.
Maintain fittings & appliances
- Soap-test joints regularly; replace hoses every 2–5 years (check printed expiry).
- Service appliances annually; keep burners clean for a crisp blue flame.
- Light the match/lighter before turning on the gas; turn everything off after use.
- Never leave lit appliances unattended.
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