Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder maintenance
Proper care and maintenance of your gas cylinder system is essential to ensure safe operation in your home.
Safety checklist
Maintaining your LPG cylinder system is a key element of safe gas usage. We’ve put together a quick safety checklist to help you tick off the most important elements.
Do
- Ensure hoses are checked and replaced every 5 years
- Store LPG cylinders upright and outdoors
- Regularly check all connections are secure and leak-free
- Make sure the regulator is within warranty
Maintenance checks in detail
Carry out these routine checks regularly to keep your gas system safe.
- Inspect hoses for cracks, wear, or damage
- Check all connections are tight and secure
- Ensure a rubber sealing washer is present and in good condition
- Look out for any signs of leaks, such as the smell of gas
- Keep LPG cylinders away from direct sunlight, heat sources and open flames
Key component replacement
Some LPG cylinder parts need regular replacement to maintain safety.
- Flexible hoses should be replaced at least every 5 years
- Regulators should be replaced as per manufacturer guidance
- Regulators should, where possible, have over-pressure protection
Safe storage and positioning
Storing your LPG cylinders correctly is key to storing them safely. You should always store cylinders upright with the valve at the top, and on a flat, stable, non-combustible outdoor surface. The storage area must be well ventilated.