The best way to check the amount of gas left in your Cylinder
Did you know that you can check the amount of gas left in your cylinder without necessarily shaking your gas cylinder? Shaking the gas cylinder to know the amount of gas left if dangerous. It could lead to an explosion.
Everyone is quite thrifty when it comes to the gas they use for cooking because of how expensive it is. On the other hand, because steel and other cylinder materials are opaque, we are unable to view the contents of our gas supplies.
Along with the high expense, this is one of the most significant drawbacks associated with cooking with gas. It rarely happens at a convenient time when you run out of gas in your cylinders.
If you want to determine how much gas is left in a cylinder without having to shake it, all you have to do is pour cold water over it before you use it. This will give you an accurate reading. After it has been used, the upper portion of the cylinder will become dry, while the lower portion will continue to retain moisture. Instead of shaking the gas cylinder, you should attempt this another more secure method is important to refrain from shaking gas cylinders because doing so could result in an explosion.
Safety Tips
Always turn off the knob on the gas cylinder, after use, to prevent any accidental leakage. Close all the stove knobs after use and also if you smell a leak. Install gas detectors in your kitchen and in the room where you keep your gas cylinder in order to avoid any accidents due to gas leak from a gas cylinder.
Never drag, slide or roll a cylinder; use a cylinder cart or basket. · Always have the protective cap covering the valve when transporting the cylinder
By Rexford Dede Baah-Nyarkoh
