There are numerous accidents around the globe caused by gas leak due to busted gaspipes and all those accidents end up with drastic number of casualties. We can avoid those misfortunes by taking observing proper precaution.
When moving into a new house make sure that your gas pipe is steel, copper, yellow brass, ductile iron, aluminium, PVC or PE pipe. These are the only pipes approved by the gas companies.
Find a qualified gas conductor that is licensed gas fitters and experienced at inspecting all types of gas appliances for safe operation. Hiring one may seem costly and unnecessary for others but there’s no harm on being too careful, especially if your family’s safety is in the line.
- See to it that all areas around gas appliances, vent pipes and gas pipes are kept clear from combustible materials.
- Make sure that nothing is within a foot of gas appliances, vent pipes and gas pipes to avoid accidental fires.
- Install gas appliances only in well ventilated areas of the house.
- Never leave cooking food unattended. Even if you have a timer set, never leave the kitchen when there’s an open fire.
- Before turning on the stove, make sure that there no gas leak or anything combustible around the area that may get caught on fire. These are the common reasons for accidental fires.
In case of a gas leak
When you think there’s a gas leak don’t hesitate on calling London Plumbers to inspect on your gas pipe. A leak like this is very dangerous even if you don’t turn on any fire. Gas is poisonous for the health. It can suffocate you within minutes. Have it fix right away.
- Turn off the gas valve to avoid further leak.
- Never try to find where the gas leak is with a naked flame.
- Open all the windows and doors, keep it well ventilated until the leak is fixed.