Use Gas Stoves Only for Cooking

Gas hobs and stoves are for cooking only, do not use them for other purposes as heating

Indoor gas stoves and cookers are for cooking only. Do not use them for heating because the risk of an accident is increased.

Most gas cookers have only thermal protection. It serves to stop the flow of gas to the hob if the flame is inadvertently extinguished (eg. due to boiling liquid or strong airflow that suffocates it).

In addition to the mentioned, the heating stove also has other safety mechanisms. In addition to thermal protection, there is an oxygen sensor installed. Propane-butane, like any other fuel, needs oxygen to flow the combustion process. There is a potential danger of a gas appliance consuming oxygen in a confined space and causing suffocation. To prevent such an incident, the appliance will stop gas supply itself long before the oxygen content is dangerously low.

The third type of protection serves to stop the gas supply to the stove if it is sharply hit and falls. The heater operates only in the upright position.

Despite the safety features listed, the user himself must watch for gas leaking from a faulty valve and / or hose. If you feel a specific smell of gas, disconnect the valve, remove the bottle to the balcony and start ventilating the room. Propane-butane is heavier than air and is deposited in the lowest parts of the room.

Maintenance of both stoves and other gas appliances must only be carried out by suitably qualified proffesionals.

Защо трябва да използвате газовите печки само за готвене?

Therefore, we recommend:

– before the start of the heating season, a prophylactic inspection by a qualified specialist will be carried out, which will check all the units separately – protections, valves and hoses for normal operation.

– use only established brands and DO NOT use gas stoves of suspicious origin.

– it is obligatory to provide natural ventilation of the rooms where the gas stoves are.

Check out some more helpful safety tips here.

We remind you that V-Gas relies on highly qualified and trained staff who take care of the full service of our customers and partners – from LPG bottling to delivery, installation, instructing and maintenance of the facilities at our disposal.

When requesting installation of a home LPG installation, a V-Gas sales representative, together with the client, designer and / or contractor, determine and examine the location where the tank will be installed to ensure its safe operation. Contact us at 0700 20204 for more information.