PRESS RELEASE: Safe Handling of LPG Gas Cylinders During Bushfire Season: Seven Essential Tips

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November 2023: With another bushfire season fast approaching, ELGAS, a trusted LPG gas supplier, has provided advice on how to manage your gas cylinder when facing the threat of bushfires.
Edith Butterfield, General Manager of Marketing at ELGAS, emphasizes the importance of being prepared and adopting safe practices:
“As we head into summer, it’s important to be prepared so that if a Bushfire emergency arises you know what needs to be done. It will help you act quickly and stay safe. That’s why we’ve compiled these straightforward, memorable tips.”
1. Rotate the cylinder’s valve in a clockwise direction to turn it off.
2. Always keep the cylinder in an upright position.
3. Clear the area around the cylinder of dry grass, leaves, or any potential ignition sources.
4. Ensure that safety valves remain clear of any flammable materials.
5. Turn off all household gas appliances.
6. Never lay the cylinders on their sides.
7. Do not attempt to submerge or roll tanks in dams, pools, or any body of water.
Edith further explains, “All LPG cylinders come equipped with safety release valves. Thus, keeping your cylinder upright and switched off guarantees these safety valves’ proper and safe operation.”
If you have any doubts or questions about your LPG cylinder’s safety, please do not hesitate to contact your local ELGAS on 131 161.
For additional information, kindly reach out to Amanda Kuhn at [email protected] or 0410 570 993.

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Name: Amanda KuhnCompany: ELGASEmail: [email protected]Phone: 0410 570 993

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November 15, 2023/by Reland Pigte

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