Safety Checks - Hose/regulator life
Safety Checks
With regard to safety checks for our equipment we would recommend a comprehensive check as follows when the equipment has not been used for sometime and regular checks as follows:
- regularly check by smell and leak detecting fluid that there are no leaks of gas
- regularly check that the appliance is working correctly and the flames are burning correctly (usually an almost colourless blue flame) and there are no signs of overheating in the appliance or damage to the appliance
- regularly check that any lpg hose is clean and free from undue wear and cracking and is properly attached to the regulator and the appliance with hose clips or ferrules
- when replacing the gas cylinder ensure that the new cylinder has a clean and undamaged connection and the regulator connection is clean and undamaged
- please consult the instructions for the appliance for more specific checks and instructions - these can be obtained online for most appliances
- the Bullfinch Safety Precautions give guidance for the use of many lpg appliances
- the equipment should not be used if you are concerned over any of these aspects. Please then consult your dealer or manufacturer
Hose Life
With regard to hose life we issue the following recommendation:
Our hose is made in accordance with BS3212/2.
Storage - see BS ISO 2230. Hose generally has a shelf life of 7 years as long as it is stored at reasonable temperatures in dry conditions away from direct sunlight. This life can be extended by another 3 years if it is examined and tested and proved to be in good condition.
Service life - From the date the hose is first used we would recommend it is replaced after a further 5 years and that it is examined regularly for signs of cracks or wear or gas leakage and is replaced if it is not in good condition. Generally discolouration due to sunlight is not harmful as long as there are no signs of cracking.
Regulator Life
