This module provides basic information about how to safely transport and store small propane cylinders. Following these instructions will help ensure the safety of you and your family.
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Propane smells like rotten eggs, a skunk’s spray, or a dead animal. Propane manufacturers add this smell to help alert customers to propane leaks.
Make sure everyone in your family can recognize the smell of propane.
Some people may have difficulty smelling propane. For example, some older people have a less sensitive sense of smell. Certain medical conditions, or the effects of medication, alcohol, tobacco, or drugs can make it more difficult to smell propane.
Consider purchasing a propane gas detector as an additional measure of security.
Odor loss is an unintentional reduction in the concentration of the odor of propane. This makes it more difficult to smell.
Although rare, this can be caused by the presence of rust on the inside walls of the tank or cylinder. This can happen when air and moisture get inside an empty tank or cylinder that has its valve open.
It is important to inspect your cylinder and outdoor gas appliances for leaks. Do this before using them for the first time each season, as well as on a regular basis. This can be accomplished with a simple “bubble” test.
Read each statement below. Decide if the statement is true or false.
|If liquid propane touches your skin, “freeze burn” or frostbite may occur.|
|Propane manufacturers add a smell to propane so customers can identify leaks.|
|Some people have difficulty smelling propane due to their age or medical condition.|
|If air, water, or rust get in a cylinder, the propane odor gets stronger and is easier to smell.|
|Always store or use a propane cylinder indoors or in a basement, garage, shed, or tent.|
Which of the following is the proper way to transport and store a small cylinder?
When using the bubble test, which of the images below indicates that your propane cylinder may have a leak?
Drag the appropriate word to fill in each blank.