Cylinders of liquefied petroleum gas, LPG cylinder or gas bottles, is the most common LPG storage container, residential and industrial

uses one, according to the propane 101. These cylinders are of two types: gas grill or a tank-fuel heavy-duty forklifts and

other industrial equipment used in the steam tank. Need the same basic safety procedures and precautions.
Look for rust and dents
Of LPG cylinders can be diluted and rust pit steel, making it possible to form a dangerous crack, if the tank is discarded.

Dent on the metal cans similar pressure. Store liquefied petroleum gas cylinders away from moisture and high traffic areas,

it may be knocked over. If the propane tank has some rust, brush with a wire brush to clean and rust-proof paint coating

application to extend the life of the cylinder. Some LP propane tank must be coated with a reflective coating to prevent the

accumulation of pressure, but a small piece of white or gray paint should not be affected.

Safety inspection and certification
When you put an LP re-filling of the cylinders, an employee to fill the tank will perform a basic visual inspection, to

ensure that it is safe complementary. Propane 101 warned that if the filling turned to leave your tank, due to a security

problem, replace the tank, rather than trying to find a company, will bend the rules to fill it. Employees will check around

the bottom of the support ring and cylinder from damage and valve cover to the top to prevent leakage. The propane tank

specializing in the production date for a security check and re-certification after 12 years. Most propane filling stations

staff at least a person can prove that the tanks.

Protect it from the weather
Steel LPG cylinders designed to withstand a severe test of the weathering, rain, heat and frost can accelerate rust or damage

to the seals and the tank valve. inspectapedia the building and the environment check out the website warned that used for

the promotion of family low-pressure cylinder of water and frost, in particular, the regulator, tank gas pipeline connected

to the home may require additional protection. The regulator is also a gas grill. Antifreeze, rust, and the sun may damage

the device and lead to dangerous leaks.

Maintain adequate distance from other appliances
Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders may be developed by smell or visual inspection is less than the small leak. If the tank is

stored in another device or heat vent too close to the ignition system equipment could cause an explosion, according to

Inspectapedia. Keep the propane tank, at least 10 feet away from a window, central heating and cooling equipment, or a

furnace venting. inspectapedia also proposed to maintain the liquefied petroleum gas cylinders away from the windows, fans

and other air intake propane fumes may enter a residential area.

Safety valve
All propane tanks, LPG cylinders, include at least three safety valves. The safety valve to allow excess pressure and

propane, if the tank is damaged or too full to prevent fuel tank explosions. Service valve to allow for cleaning or drainage

tank, gas cylinders debris and other liquid pollutants. The relief valve is used to fill it often with the pressure gauge shows the tank.

Some tanks were designed and full of weight may not have a relief valve pressure gauge.