Today most of us are using LPG gas cylinders for cooking. LPG is a very clean and convenient way to cook food as compared to traditional resources like coal, wood or cow dung cakes. Being portable, you can use it anywhere. They are much more economical than other fuels.
Today it is easily available in both urban and rural areas. Apart from this, the Government of India is running the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana to deliver LPG gas cylinders to every household. However, while using LPG gas cylinders, you need to take many precautions. If you do not take these precautions, then you may have to face many problems. In this episode, let us know about those important things which should be taken special care of while using LPG gas cylinder.
When you go to the agency to get a gas cylinder, during that time, definitely check the expiry date written on the strip of the cylinder. There is a risk of blast while using an expired cylinder. How to check the expiry date of a gas cylinder? To know about this, you can click on the link below.
Is the gas cylinder leaking or not? To know about this, you should never make the mistake of lighting a matchstick. Apart from this, you should never keep the gas cylinder closed in a cabinet. If there is gas leakage, then gas can accumulate at one place.
Many people have the habit of turning off the stove after cooking and do not turn off the regulator. You should not make this mistake. After cooking, turn off both the stove and the regulator.
You should never buy the regulator pipe from the market. There is no guarantee whether the pipe bought from the market is correct or not. You should always buy the pipe from the agency only.
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