Gas Safety Tips
23 July 2024
Yesterday’s gas leak in Taupō, caused when an underground pipe was damaged by a contractor, is a reminder to keep safe around gas.
Like any energy source, gas is safe when used properly. It has many advantages, providing homes with instant heat, endless hot water and precision cooking.
Regular maintenance, including an annual service of your gas appliances by an authorised gasfitter, is recommended to check everything is in good order.
Gas is purposely odorised, so that leaks are readily detectable. If you smell gas outside your house, contact your gas retailer immediately. Keep flames, cigarettes and vehicles away from the area and don’t use a mobile phone.
If the smell is inside your house, turn off all gas appliances if safe to do so. Turn off your gas by screwing the valves clockwise (LPG bottles) or turning off the valve at the meter (piped gas).
Don’t touch any electrical appliances or switches, don’t light any flame, including cigarettes, and don’t use a mobile phone in the area.
Open doors and windows, go outside to a safe place away from the building and contact your gas retailer.
Remember, gas is a safe energy source and gas leaks are very rare.
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