How to tell if there is a gas leak? What should you do if you find a gas leak? Keep this knowledge in mind↓↓↓How to judge whether there is a gas leak? 01 Smell - Use your nose to smell the general civil gas supply. The gas is odorized (ethyl mercaptan) to give the gas a smell sim

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How to determine whether there is a gas leak?

What should you do if you find a gas leak?

These knowledge should be kept in mind↓↓↓

How to judge whether there is a gas leak?

1

Smell - Use your nose to smell

Generally, the gas supplied to civilians is odorized (ethyl mercaptan) to give the gas a smell similar to rotten eggs, making it easy to detect leaks . So once you notice a similar odor in your home, it may be a gas leak.

2

Look - look at the gas meter

When there is no gas at all, check whether the numbers in the last red box of the gas meter move. If they move, it can be judged that there is a leak behind the gas meter valve (such as between the stove and water heater connected to the gas meter) hoses, interfaces, etc.).

3

Apply - Spray soapy water

Soap or washing powder mixed with water into a soap solution, and apply it to gas pipes, gas meter hoses, cocks switches and other places prone to gas leaks to check whether gas leaks occur. In the event of a gas leak, soap liquid will be blown out of foam. When you see foam forming and increasing, it indicates that there is air leakage in this part. Very small leaks may not be observed, so the test results of professional testing tools must prevail.

What should you do if you find a gas leak?

Ventilate immediately

Close the valve and report to the relevant department to find out the cause; repair the leak in time to avoid vicious accidents. Special attention should be paid to not turning on the exhaust fan for ventilation in a hurry, ignoring that the exhaust fan is also powered. Windows should be opened immediately for ventilation.

Do not turn on or off any electrical appliances

Various electrical switches, plugs and sockets will produce sparks. Indoor leakage of flammable gas will cause an explosion when it reaches a certain concentration. Therefore, you should immediately go to the outdoor switch to cut off the power supply.

Do not put on or take off clothes indoors

Putting on and taking off clothes will generate static electricity, especially blended and nylon fabrics. Static electricity can also detonate a certain concentration of flammable gases in the air.

Do not use telephones or mobile phones

When the power is on, tiny sparks may occur inside the telephone or mobile phone, which may also cause an explosion. You should stay away from the scene before calling for help.

What should you do if you find someone suffering from gas poisoning?

Once you find that someone is poisoned by gas, you should immediately open all doors and windows in the room, turn off the gas appliances, leave the room and go outside to breathe fresh air or oxygen; seriously ill people should quickly get out of the poisoning environment with the help of others, go outside to breathe fresh air or oxygen, and Call 120 emergency services as soon as possible. If breathing and heartbeat stop, artificial respiration and cardiac compressions should be performed on the spot. If conditions permit, it is best to go to a hospital with hyperbaric oxygen chamber for rescue treatment.

When using gas, you should also pay attention to these

home configuration liquefied gas cylinders, stoves, pressure reducing valves , gas hoses , etc. You must purchase products that comply with relevant national regulations.

Someone should be supervised when using gas, to prevent the soup from overflowing and extinguishing the flames or being blown out by the wind, causing gas leakage and accidents.

The gas stove connecting hose should be inspected and replaced regularly. The hose is easy to harden, age, and crack in winter. Without the pipe clamp and fixed, it is easy to fall off and cause air leakage. At the same time, the length of the hose should not exceed 2 meters. It is recommended that users use the safer and more reliable metal bellows .

When using liquefied gas cylinders, attention should be paid to using the cylinder upright and avoiding violent vibrations. cannot be exposed to the sun and no objects should be placed on the cylinder.

If gas is used for a long time, it is easy to cause insufficient indoor oxygen . Users should open doors and windows in time for ventilation . After using liquefied gas, the stove switch and liquefied gas valve should be turned off in time.

Always check the hoses and joints connected to the stove. If you find that the hoses are aging and loose, you should replace them immediately. ; Gas appliances that have exceeded their service life should be updated in time.

Source: Comprehensive Guangzhou Daily, Guangdong Fire Protection, Qingyuan Fire Protection

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