Do I need to close the gas valve after using the gas stove?

Do I need to close the gas valve after using the gas stove?

I don't know if everyone had a bit of hesitation in their minds when they saw this question. If you hesitate, it means that you do not know much about the safe use of gas.

Speaking of gas, many people tend to overlook turning off the gas valve after cooking, and even some veterans with rich cooking experience will occasionally be careless on this issue. To avoid the risk of gas leakage, we recommend that after using gas products such as gas stoves and gas water heaters, you should also close the corresponding gas valve while turning off the fire, to prevent problems before they occur.

What do you need to pay attention to when using gas this summer?

1. The gas stove unexpectedly turns off/cannot catch fire

Some friends leave the kitchen halfway through cooking, and if they accidentally turn off the pot or are blown out by the wind, it may cause gas leakage. Our DE&E gas stoves have a flameout protection function, which will automatically cut off the gas after an accidental flameout, so there is no need to worry about gas leakage.

Given the situation that the gas stove fails to catch fire, it is recommended that you do not start the fire repeatedly in a short time, because the gas leaked from the unsuccessful firing will accumulate in the air, which will cause safety hazards.

The common reasons for the gas stove not igniting may be that the battery is dead, the ignition needle/thermocouple is contaminated due to improper cleaning, and the hole of the fire cover is blocked.

2. Regular safety inspection of gas products

There are two types of gas pipes used in gas products. Natural gas generally uses metal bellows, and liquefied gas generally uses rubber hoses. When used for a long time, the gas hose will get old and crack, and the interface will loosen easily, which will cause air leakage and cause safety hazards. The stainless steel bellows are easy to install and have higher durability, safety, and longer service life.

To ensure safe use, it is recommended that you regularly check whether the gas supply pipes (rubber hoses, metal bellows, main valves) of gas stoves and gas water heaters are in good condition. Check if there are problems such as aging and cracks.

Generally speaking, the life of the gas hose is only two years. The hose should be replaced in time when it gets old, at least once a year and a half.

In addition, according to the national "Regulations on the Safety Management of Household Gas Burning Appliances", household gas products (gas stoves and gas water heaters) are sentenced to 8 years of waste (6 years for artificial gas water heaters). If the service life is exceeded, it is recommended to replace new products.

3. Learn to detect gas leaks

For friends with more sensitive noses, once they smell a pungent smell (similar to rotten eggs) at home, they can detect gas leaks in time. But if your nose is not very sensitive, you need to use other methods to detect it:

①Soap water leak detection

After foaming with soapy water, apply it evenly to each gas joint and valve. Observe whether there are bubbles, and judge whether there is air leakage. If there is any gas leakage, the gas valve should be closed in time, and immediately notify the gas company to send someone to repair it. (After the leak test, the surface soap must be wiped dry)

②Check the gas meter

In the case of not using gas, check whether the minimum number of the gas meter moves slowly. If gas leakage occurs, the number on the gas meter will change. At this time, you should pay attention..

③ Install gas leak alarm

The gas leak alarm is still very practical. Once it detects that the gas concentration in the room is greater than a safe value, it will emit a special prompt sound, which can help quickly find gas leaks.

Note: Open flames are strictly prohibited in all leak testing processes!

4. Don't panic when gas leaks

If you find a gas leak, don't panic, keep calm, and deal with it calmly:

If you find a gas leak, don't panic, keep calm, and deal with it calmly:

① Cut off the main valve of the air source

Once you find gas leakage or smell gas, don't be nervous. You can cover your nose with a wet towel to avaoid inhaling toxic gas, close the main gas valve in time, and contact the gas company to deal with it.

② Open the windows in time for ventilation

Even if no gas leakage is detected, everyone should pay attention to ventilation and maintain some air circulation in the daily use of gas stoves or gas water heaters to prevent hypoxia and gas poisoning.

③Do not use an open flame or switch on electrical appliances

When the indoor gas leak reaches a certain concentration, even a small spark may cause an explosion accident. Therefore, when a gas leak occurs, be sure not to make phone calls indoors, turn on the lights, do not press any switches or pull out the plug, etc., or even do not Undressing and static electricity can also cause a gas explosion.

For the sake of safety, it is recommended to turn off the main gas valve if you go far or do not use gas for a long time.