Mounting a gas leak detector
Such a detector is mounted at the outlet of the regulator located immediately behind the cylinders. It provides an unstoppable visual indication of the presence, in real time, of a leak, even a slight one in the network. There are also models with a solenoid valve, which will shut off the gas in the presence of gas.
The use of a fixed electronic gas detector
It is an electronic device that is placed in the square and detects the presence of gas. Be careful, in case of leakage, propane and butane gases are heavier than air and accumulate at ground level. The position of the detector must be adapted in this case.
Also be careful to monitor the detector's battery or battery!
Mounting of stainless steel armoured hoses
Replace rubber hoses with stainless steel armoured hoses with unlimited service life. These hoses, unlike rubber models, are also resistant to raking and corrosion.
Some good habits to adopt
- Systematic closing of gas valves on the cylinder and device side outside the time of use.
- Weighing the tank after filling in a gas plant in exotic countries (pressures two to three times higher than normal can occur!).
- Replacement of regulators every 5 years for preventive maintenance (they include a relatively fragile membrane). In the absence of a pressure regulator, the gas at medium pressure reaches the appliances, causing flames one metre high on a stove...
- Carrying out an annual gas inspection and regular replacement of all seals.
