Learn about gas to keep your family safe

Understand gas knowledge, in order to use gas more safely, the following gas knowledge, we learn together Oh ~
 
01 Where does the "odor" of natural gas come from?
 
Natural gas "odor" we generally refer to residential household gas, including natural gas or liquefied gas. Among them, piped natural gas is more widespread. Natural gas is a highly efficient and clean energy source, mainly composed of methane. Although it is easy to use and clean, its flammable and explosive properties also pose a significant safety risk for residents. And natural gas is colorless and odorless, if a leak occurs, it is also difficult to be immediately detected by the user, so in order to facilitate detection and detection, gas business enterprises will add odorizing agent to the natural gas with odor, a leak will smell a special smell, thus raising awareness.
 
 
02 gas-burning appliances are mostly used for 8 years
 
Often used gas-burning appliances are mostly gas water heaters, gas cookers, etc.. In the process of use, be sure to pay attention to the use of the age of the problem, more than the use of the product, it is necessary to replace in a timely manner. And some experts remind consumers that in the purchase of these products, should pay attention to the nameplate calibration of the gas category and the use of gas is consistent, focusing on checking whether the product name, whether the factory name, factory address, certificate of conformity, instruction manual, production date, whether the products produced after October 1, 2020 3C compulsory certification, product appearance is complete, the nameplate, supporting flue, etc. is complete. And everyone in the process of use, should be strictly in accordance with the provisions of the manual operation, after the use of timely closure of the gas pipeline control valve.
 
03 Keep the room well ventilated when using gas
 
When using gas, make sure to keep the room well ventilated so as not to cause carbon monoxide poisoning in the absence of air circulation. Moreover, the space where gas-related equipment or even gas pipes exist, rigorously converted into bedrooms, living rooms and other places for people to move around, is equally dangerous if a gas leak occurs when using gas.
 
Another point to note is that indoor steel gas piping should be fixed with pipe cards, and unauthorized changes are prohibited. If the piping is found to be aging, rusting, etc., the gas business enterprise should be notified immediately for home repair or replacement. In addition, the use of liquefied petroleum gas, should use qualified gas cylinders, and the number of gas cylinders stored at home is recommended to be a bottle, illegal filling and dumping of tanks is strictly prohibited.
 
04 gas leaks to turn off the gas source and open the windows after ventilation
 
If you smell the "stench" of leaking gas, or if the gas alarm signals an alarm, you should immediately open a window and turn off the gas main valve. During this process, be careful not to touch any electrical switches in the room, including the pins of the gas alarms, and do not call for help indoors. After opening the windows and closing the valve, call the gas company from a safe place outside or call 119 for assistance.