Gas Safety

Gas appliances should not be tampered with at any cost.

The only organisation legally empowered with fixing and maintaining any boilers or gas appliances are CORGI so before you allow any one to service your gas appliances make sure they show you their CORGI registration card and double check with CORGI thier logo looks like this one and it usually has the registration number of the individual or organisation at the bottom of the logo.

If someone works on your boiler or gas appliance and is not registered then they are breaking the law and also putting your life in danger.

Remember carbon monoxide has no smell and can kill you in your sleep if there is no proper ventilation from the boiler for the dangerous gasses to escape outside.as was the case in a recent case where someone got a friend to fit a boiler because they wanted a "cheaper"job.In the end the friend was not corgi registered and they died as a result.The person who did the job was consequently jailed for his part.

WHAT IS THE PRICE OF A LIFE?

ONLY USE CORGI REGISTERED ENGINEERS TO WORK ON YOUR BOILERS OR GAS!!!
Clues that you gas appliance may no be working properly are:
•Appliance burns with a yellow rather than a blue flame
•A foul smell coming from the appliance
•Soot deposits around the appliance
•Remember... If you smell gas -open the windows and do not switch on ant electrical appliance,if possible switch off the main fuse box to the house

•When changing or connecting LPG to an appliance, always do so in the open air.

•Because LPG is heavier than air and will not disperse in a confined space. Only use LPG appliances in well-ventilated areas. Any possible build up of carbon monoxide will kill.

•Under no circumstances smoke or have a naked flame near a LPG cylinder which is being changed. Avoid sparks from electrical tools as well.

•Check hoses regularly and replace hoses as soon as you spot cracks. Reveal leaks by applying soapy water to all connections - where there are bubbles, there are leaks.

•If you smell the characteristic odour of LPG, turn off the gas and have the appliance checked.

•Store spare cylinders outside but not below ground level.

•Lock gas cylinders away from children.

What is butane gas?

Butane or propane (the gas used) is stored under pressure to keep it liquid. Any leak from this can produce a large amount of highly inflammable gas, which ignited, can cause a serious fire or even explosion. To avoid accidents follow these rules

What is LPG?

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), a convenient and safe source of energy, is increasingly being used to power appliances around the home and garden such as Patio Heaters,Calor Gas heaters,Barbecues and blow torches or some form of heated weedkillers.