What to do if the gas stove leaks gas: causes of gas leakage and their elimination

Why is there an odor?

There are several main reasons for this phenomenon. The first and most basic is leakage. If propane is leaking through the hose and where the hose is attached to the riser or stove, this can be checked by applying a soapy solution to the hose. However, this procedure is not sufficient, because micropores can be overlooked.

Sometimes the leak can be from the faucets of the burners. The master, checking this assumption, will simply turn off the corresponding taps.There are other equally rare problems that cause similar phenomena, for example:

• gasket wear;
• loosening the hose nut;
• no grease on the tap plug;
• weakening of the valve gasket;
• defective gas valve;
• violation of the operation of the device, in the absence of a gas control system;
• malfunction of the burner, which may appear both as a result of a hidden factory defect, and due to natural wear and tear;
• unprofessional installation and incorrect settings.

Most of the faults are eliminated by replacing the failed part or gasket. But despite the absence of the need for complex technical repairs, such work should be performed by a service center specialist.

Other causes of noise

Sometimes the cause of noise in a working geyser is not breakdowns, but loose communications connections or a poorly fixed element. Therefore, when extraneous sounds appear, it is worth checking the tightness of the parts and pipeline connections. You can also see if anything got into the body of the device. Perhaps after the last disassembly, a bolt, electrical tape or other object was forgotten in it.

When noise appears in the geyser, it is important to establish the cause as soon as possible and solve it. A hum is the first sign of a malfunction in the device. If the problem is not eliminated in time, then gradually it will lead to more serious consequences.

As a result, instead of small repair costs, you will have to buy a new geyser.

If the problem is not eliminated in time, then gradually it will lead to more serious consequences. As a result, instead of small repair costs, you will have to buy a new geyser.

The smell of gas appears during the operation of the oven

If the smell of gas appears when the oven is turned on, then there may be two reasons:

• too large burner flame, which causes separation, accompanied by leakage. In this case, it is necessary to adjust the flame;
• the formation of a leak in those parts of the stove pipeline through which gas passes only after the flame is turned on. These are the points of connection of the tubes to the nozzle bodies, the points of exit of the tubes from the taps to the nozzles, the installation sites of the nozzles.

To find a leak, you need to remove the cover and apply soapy water to the burner connections

Then carefully open the burners. Soap bubbles will appear if there is a leak.

A defective sealing washer or an overtightening may be the cause of gas leakage at the nozzle installation site. You can fix the problem by replacing the washer, as well as pulling up the nozzle, after coating the threads on it with sealant.

Leaks may occur at pipe connection points due to defective O-rings installed at these points. To eliminate the leak, remove the brackets that fix the connections, remove the tube, replace the ring, install the tube and put on the bracket.

Professional repair

If threaded connections and hoses are not to blame for the gas leak, then it is possible:

• Burner defective. On old stoves that are not equipped with a gas control system, a situation may occur when boiling water or milk floods the burner, the flame goes out, and the gas continues to flow. It is necessary to immediately turn off the stove, open doors and windows. Ventilate the room well. Clean the stove from water and food debris, wipe well and dry. If, nevertheless, the burner is faulty, it must be replaced.
• Poisons the valve on the pipe.Only a specialist gas service will be able to change it to a new one.
• Leakage from under the knob that regulates the gas supply to the burner. This is due to drying and the development of old grease. In this case, the handle is disassembled, grease residue is removed, cleaned, then a new lubricant is applied and the handle is installed back.
• Gas is etched under the burner nut. In this case, you need to carefully tighten it, but do not overdo it so as not to break the thread.

Safety measures to become a habit when using city gas

You always need to remember about the safety rules that must be followed at a subconscious level.

Before lighting a gas stove, it is necessary to ventilate the room at least for a short time.
Follow the sequence of turning on gas appliances: first light a match, and then turn on the gas supply.
Before turning on the oven, it must be ventilated.
The gas should burn with a uniform blue flame. If there are yellow tongues in the flame, then the burner is clogged. Still the flame can break away from the burner. This indicates the intake of a large amount of air. In both cases, you need to call a wizard who will fix the problem.
Each user of gas equipment must conclude a contract for professional maintenance of appliances and renew it in a timely manner.
Homeowners should regularly check vents and outlets during the heating season for blockages and ice build-up.
Do not leave working gas appliances unattended if they do not have the appropriate automation and are not designed for continuous operation.
Constantly check the ventilation draft and / or keep the vents in the rooms where gas appliances are installed open.
Preschool children may not be allowed near gas appliances. As well as persons who do not give control to their actions and have not been pre-instructed.
It is forbidden to use gas appliances for other purposes: for drying things, heating the room, etc.
It is forbidden to sleep and rest in a room with working gas appliances.
At the end of the use of gas, it is necessary to close the taps on gas appliances, the valves in front of them, and when using cylinders, the valves of the cylinders.
It is advisable to place gas cylinders (working and spare) for household gas appliances outside buildings (in annexes, basement and basement floors) at a blank wall at a distance of no closer than 5 m from the entrances to the building

Outbuildings must be made of non-combustible materials.
To detect the presence of household gas leaks, a soapy solution is used, but not an open flame.
All work related to gas equipment or gas pipelines is carried out by special licensed organizations.
When leaving for a long time, you need to close all the valves on the gas pipe.
Be attentive to elderly neighbors who may forget to turn off the gas, and be wary of dysfunctional neighbors ... Although in which case this will not help much, unless, of course, you live in a communal apartment.

Timely checking of equipment significantly reduces the likelihood of dangerous situations (boilers and columns are checked once a year, and stoves - once every three years.

although if the plates are old, it is better to check every year).
The hose connecting the gas line to the stove must not be pinched by an object standing on it or stretched, bent, twisted. It is best to fix it with safety clips above the floor. Please note that the hose connecting the gas line to the stove must be specially made for this type of operation and be marked accordingly. In domestic conditions, as a rule, red hoses (with a red stripe) of class I are used. The hose for supplying oxygen to the gas appliance is marked in blue and belongs to class III. Extended information about the purpose of the hose is indicated in the product specifications.

Make sure the flexible hoses are tight on the faucet. The recommended length of such a hose is up to 2 meters, the service life is up to 4 years (optimally 2 years), after which it should be replaced.
After each use of the gas stove, it is recommended to close the valve on the pipe, blocking the gas supply.

Very good advice - if possible, set up an alarm against gas leaks. In the event of a leak, it will sound an alarm. And some will be able to turn off the gas.

Its disadvantage is the price and the need to periodically check and maintain.
Install the analyzer in the immediate vicinity of a window or ventilation duct, avoid installation in places where the sun's rays constantly fall. Exposure to high temperatures may cause the gas analyzer to become unusable. However, if there is no other suitable place, then sun protection must be installed on the device. An important condition for the operation of the gas detector is its constant cleanliness.Because even a slight contamination of the sensors can lead to unstable operation of the device.

Methods for determining the location of a gas leak

The method for determining the location of a gas leak is quite simple. It is necessary to dilute the soap in water, beat the foam well and apply the soapy solution with a brush to the gas pipes, the joints of the hose with the stove, the connections of the pipe to the gas meter, the gas valve, etc. Next, look where the soapy water starts to foam.

And it doesn't matter if there are a lot of soap bubbles or a little. Their formation indicates depressurization of the gas line and gas leakage

Therefore, it is necessary to block the line above this place. Another way is a characteristic whistling sound at the place of depressurization. And, of course, the presence of a smell indicates a malfunction of the gas stove. If there is a smell from the stove, you need to determine what exactly is faulty:

• If you move the stove away from the wall, and the smell of gas intensifies, then the problem is probably in the tap that shuts off the supply.
• If it smells of gas when the burners are not working, then the likely place of the leak is the connection between the hob and the hose.
• When you open the oven door and the smell gets stronger, the problem may be in the high pressure of the gas or the depressurization of the internal gas pipeline.

The main reasons for the attenuation of the oven in the gas stove

What are the main causes of fading gas oven during operationwhat to do and how to fix the problem? There may be several reasons for the failure. The main problem is gas control. It is quite simple to light the oven - either manually, by bringing the flame to the hole in the cabinet itself, through which gas enters, or using auto ignition.Inside the stove there is a burner to which gas is supplied, and next to it there is a device that provides gas supply to the burner - a thermocouple. If the flame goes out, then the gas supply to this device is blocked and the flame either goes out or does not ignite.

Reasons why the gas oven goes out:

• nozzle clogging;
• thermocouple failure;
• low gas pressure.

There are 3 main reasons why a gas stove goes out.

Clogged nozzle

It happens that the jet hole through which gas is supplied is clogged. For example, if you were cooking something and food particles got into it. If this occurs inside the oven, the flame may ignite, but due to a blockage in the opening, it may be quite weak and not ignite at all. Do not try to fix this problem yourself, contact a gas technician for repair. He will clean the nozzle and adjust the air damper. In exceptional cases, the nozzle will need to be replaced.

The first thing you should pay attention to is checking the condition of the injectors

Thermocouple failure

A common flame failure problem can be a defective thermocouple. The thermocouple is responsible for supplying gas to the burner and if problems occur, then you should figure out if the system is damaged. The mechanism for supplying gas to the burner occurs due to the generation of energy by this device. This charge of energy is distributed throughout the wire all the way to the solenoid valve to create a magnetic field, causing the valve to expand. If the burner does not heat the thermocouple as it should, then the solenoid valve shuts off the gas supply and the flame in your oven quickly goes out:

• the tip of this device has shifted, because of this, the thermocouple does not heat up enough, preventing the solenoid valve from opening, and the flame goes out;
• the tip is dirty;
• the thermocouple has worn out due to natural causes.

Thermocouple for gas oven.

Low gas pressure

Another reason, why does the fire go out in the oven gas stove is low gas pressure. You can see that the gas is burning weakly by a pronounced sign - the crown of the flame is smaller in height than usual and can go out after a while. There can be several reasons for insufficient gas supply and poor combustion. Usually, this is a contamination of the nozzle through which gas is supplied. By cleaning it, this problem can be eliminated. Also check the supply hose to the stove, it is located below the stove, it may be bent or pinched by something.

Dirty nozzles can be the cause of low gas pressure.

What will the culprit have to pay for the accident?

On average, work to eliminate the consequences of improper connection of a flowing gas water heater can take 2-3 days. All this time, in whole or in part, the neighbors of the craftsman can remain without gas. One can only imagine how their gratitude will know no bounds.

Do not even try to correct and aggravate the emergency situation on your own in some way: you have already worked out - take a break and trust the professionals

In addition to the popular anger that fell on his head, the troublemaker will also feel financial losses.

Voluntarily or through the court, he will have to pay the cost of:

• emergency work using construction equipment;
• gas lost during the opening of pipes;
• gas pipes that have to be changed in case of ice plugs.

The total amount of these costs can reach several tens of thousands of rubles. In order not to get into a similar situation, it is necessary to comply with the Rules approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 410 of 05/14/13, and involve specialists for the safe installation of instantaneous gas water heaters.

How to fix a gas leak yourself

Of all the possible breakdowns in engineering networks, a gas leak is the most dangerous malfunction, so the slightest problems in the gas supply must be eliminated immediately. Of course, it is better to entrust the repair of gas equipment to specialists, but in some cases you have to solve problems yourself. Most often, gas leakage occurs at the joints. With a simple tool and some accessories, most of us are quite capable of fixing such a breakdown on our own. To do this, you will need: a gas key, a soap solution, a flexible gas supply, paranitic gaskets or a fum tape. The first sign of a gas leak is the appearance of a characteristic smell in the room. It will require step-by-step actions to eliminate it, sometimes it is necessary to replace only flexible metal hoses, and sometimes more serious intervention is required.

Step 1.

The exact location of the leak must be determined. To do this, all existing gas appliances and connections must be checked. It is very simple to do this: all joints of pipes, piping, ball valves must be covered with soapy water. If there is a leak, air bubbles will appear in the weak spot. The procedure for checking a gas column or boiler is somewhat different. First you need to turn off the gas supply and ventilate the room well.Then open the valve and turn on the burner. If the flame that appears is larger than usual, this means that the leak is in the combustion chamber, and the gas appliance needs to be repaired. It is necessary to repair gas equipment in specialized service centers.

Step 2

Having determined the cause and location of the leak, you can begin to eliminate it. To do this, the gas supply valve is closed, after which the problematic connection is untwisted and repacked. If the cause of the leak is in the gas line, it must be replaced, as the lines cannot be repaired. When installing, it must not be twisted so as not to disable it. To do this, you will need an additional wrench that holds the hose itself while another wrench tightens the union nut.

Step 3

After the cause of the leak has been eliminated, the entire system must be checked for leaks again. To do this, it is necessary to reapply the soapy solution to all connections, and if no more leaks are found, a control test of the gas appliances can be performed. If the devices work steadily and at the same time there is no smell of gas, then the system is tight and fully operational.

Some Helpful Tips

In case of failure of gas appliances, contact a certified service center. Most likely, in this case, the repair will be cheaper. If the smell of gas is heard in the room, even if not very sharp, in no case should you use matches or household lighters. It is necessary to immediately turn off the gas supply, ventilate the room well and take steps to eliminate the gas leak.If you need to replace the gas supply, you can’t save money, but it’s better to choose a quality sample from well-known manufacturers. A high-quality gas supply must have individual packaging and a passport.

Self-diagnosis of faults

To figure out if the gas smells from the oven or from the stove, you need to determine where the leak occurred.

Having determined where there is a gap, it will be easier to describe the malfunction when calling a specialist. This will help the master to take the necessary parts for the repair.

If there is an unpleasant smell in the room, it is important to understand the nature of the malfunction:

• gas enters the room even when the stove is not working;
• an unpleasant odor appears after turning on the device;
• gas oozing from the switched off burners when the neighboring ones are working;
• an unpleasant odor appears only during the ignition of the stove.

Most of the defects are eliminated by replacing a hose that has lost its tightness, a worn gasket, or a failed part. However, it is better to entrust the work of restoring the efficiency of the stove to professionals.

There are several ways to determine the cause of a gas stove malfunction.

In the process of diagnosis, it is important to follow the safety rules, keep children away from a faulty device. When it is found that the gas hob is leaking gas during operation, it is important to quickly find the leak

When a gas hob is found to be leaking gas during operation, it is important to find the leak quickly. You can define it yourself in several ways:

You can define it yourself in several ways:

1. By ear - a characteristic whistle appears at the place of depressurization.
2. By smell - unpleasant odors intensify as you approach the leak.
3. Visually - to determine the place from which the gas comes out, use soap suds. To do this, soap is diluted with warm water. Thick foam is applied to the joints of hoses, pipes, taps, threaded connections. When you turn on the appliance, soap bubbles will appear at the leak.
4. using specialized sensors. Compact devices analyze the composition of the air. In case of serious deviations, they emit a sound, light signal, and some models equipped with a cut-off valve block the gas flow.

When the presence of a gas leak is confirmed and its place is found, it is important to ventilate the room well and report the malfunction to the gas service. Do not look for a gas leak using a lighter

If gas has accumulated inside the stove, such actions may cause an accident.

Do not look for a gas leak using a lighter. If gas has accumulated inside the stove, such actions may cause an accident.

While you are waiting for the gas service specialists, it is not recommended to use electrical appliances, turn them on / off.

The smell of gas from the exhaust

So, a gas leak, you accidentally heard that it smells of gas, especially in the exhaust area, what to do in this case and what does it mean?

Most car owners do not at all consider such a phenomenon to be a violation in the operation of the HBO or the engine, they mistakenly believe that since the engine runs on gas, it means that the smell of gas in the exhaust is the norm. Unfortunately, it is not. The smell of a burnt gas-air mixture should come from the exhaust, but if gas is heard instead, then the HBO is not configured correctly.It turns out that the combustible mixture does not burn out completely due to incorrect dosage. As a result, part of the unburned gas enters the exhaust system, where it mixes with the exhaust gases. The solution to this problem, as a rule, comes down to the fact that specialists connect to the computer and check the correctness of the firmware settings, as well as all related nodes.

The column buzzes and makes noise during operation

The reason for the appearance of noise during water heating is insufficient traction. Therefore, in noisy equipment, it is first of all checked for it. A lit match or a lighter is brought to the control holes or a special hatch in the upper part of the column. If the flame is deflected towards the device, the thrust is sufficient. Otherwise, you should take care of cleaning the chimney channel.

Also, insufficient air flow into the room can lead to noise, for example, if plastic windows are installed in the kitchen. Seals in such windows interfere with the natural ventilation of the room. In this case, to eliminate noise, you just need to control the air flow.

Another reason for the column to be too noisy is the fouling of the pilot burner wick. And then to eliminate the noise, it is enough to clean the jets. A similar situation is also possible when the jets in the main burner are clogged, then after cleaning it, the hum disappears during the operation of the column.

In modern speakers that are switched on using electric ignition, the cause of noise during operation can be as follows:

• Discharged batteries. As a result, the gas-air mixture is ignited with difficulty. In this situation, the batteries need to be replaced.
• Damage to the sensor that controls the water supply.Often, its malfunction is caused by the oxidation of the contact group. Usually this sensor is non-separable, so it is replaced.
• Spark plug failure causing no electrical spark to be generated. Most often, it shifts after many heating-cooling cycles. By returning the plug to its nominal position, you will restore the possibility of sparking and eliminate extraneous noise.
• Problem with mechanical retarder. Its presence can be determined after dismantling the assembly and shaking it - normally, you should hear the noise of the ball moving inside the moderator. If there is no sound, this indicates the displacement of this ball. You can return it to its place with a soft wire.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

The simplest and most affordable is the electronic version. It just plugs into an outlet. When a gas leak occurs, it lets you know about it with a sound and / or light signal. The main disadvantage is its uselessness in the event of a power outage.

The battery type assumes the presence of a battery with which the sensor can work without power for up to 2 days. Sensor systems are the most efficient and more expensive option. They include not only a device that reacts to gas vapor in the air.

However, household gas leak sensors are only able to warn of a situation that has arisen in time, and not to warn, and even more so not to eliminate it.

It is better to follow preventive measures that will help to avoid leakage and its consequences.

1. If there are heating stoves or fireplaces, check the intensity and quality of the draft, especially during the operation of gas appliances.

2. The room must be well ventilated. Open windows from time to time.

3. During cooking, do not go far from the stove.

4. Do not allow young children to use the gas stove in the absence of adults.

5. When leaving the apartment, close the gas supply valve, and it is also recommended to disconnect household electrical appliances from the mains.

There are also categorical prohibitions that you should be aware of. Without permission, do not start redevelopment or major repairs in a house where there are gas tanks. If you do not have special skills and abilities, you should not attempt to repair, replace or install such equipment yourself. Any wrong action can lead to disastrous consequences.

Channels and hatches necessary for ventilation should not be closed or sealed, as well as changing their design. Do not make any changes to the design of the gas exhaust devices. If there are automatic control devices, do not turn them off.

Leaks occur due to the following causal factors:

· problems with the hose: the hose gasket was squeezed, damaged, burst, the hose connection nut was loosened, the hose itself is full of holes;

· problems with the faucet: the sealing gum of the faucet is worn out, there is no lubrication on the faucet plug, it is loose;

· the tightness is broken in the plate due to weakly twisted internal connections. By the way, a seal failure could also occur during transportation;

· incorrect installation, incorrect settings. On the one hand, safety precautions and household gas appliances do not allow for independent connection work;

· violations of operation: milk escaped in the stove without gas control, you are not around, the flame went out, and the gas goes on;

· the burner is faulty - there may be a factory defect, or natural wear and tear. In most cases, it is jammed or replaced with a new one.

HOW TO LOCATE A LEAK

Actually, the smell of gas may not be felt immediately, especially if a window is open in the room. But, during cooking - quite. In order not to miss this moment, an additional component is added to household gas - mercaptan. This fragrance is an extremely smelly compound. In theory, it should warn of a leak long before the concentration of blue fuel reaches an extremely dangerous level. But, in practice, anything is possible.

The fact is that natural gas in the bulk is butane, propane, in some quantities there is propylene, ethylene. All this explosive mixture has a psychotropic effect. The person loses sensitivity and does not hear the smell of the perfume.

If you smell gas, shut off the gas supply immediately.. You should not turn on the light, smoke and do anything that can cause a spark. It is better to de-energize the entire apartment altogether and ventilate it well. So at least nothing will blow up. It would be nice to take out all mobile devices, turn off the landline phone.

So, the main methods for detecting a leak are as follows:

· believe your eyes. This is the first and quite official method of detecting problems. The gas pipes leading to the burners are wetted with soapy water, including the places where the hose is connected to the stove, connections above and below the gas meter. The places where bubbles form are determined by eye. Most often, this is where there is a leak, which is caused by loss of tightness.If you see any slightest bubble, close the shut-off valve immediately and call the gas workers;

· trust your own ears. If the leak is severe, the blue fuel will whistle distinctly;

· by smell. Actually, this is where we started.

Gas stove smokes

This type of violation can be detected very quickly. It is enough to see that the flame on the working burners turned from uniformly blue to yellow-red. A change in the color of the fire indicates unstable operation of the gas burner. The color of the flame changes with incomplete combustion of gas or lack of air when supplied, which causes the appearance of soot.

The most common causes of soot and how to eliminate them:

• the nozzle is clogged - remove the cover, flame diffuser and clean the nozzle hole;
• the flame arrester is clogged - remove it, rinse it, soak it in water if necessary, wipe it dry and install it back;
• the flame arrester is deformed - despite the strength of the part, this happens during long-term active operation, replacement is necessary;
• low-quality gas - an extremely rare case in houses with a main supply and a fairly common situation when using cylinders, a change of fuel is necessary;
• high gas pressure in the cylinder - it is necessary to adjust the fuel supply reducer.

Sometimes home craftsmen advise to independently change the diameter of the gas outlet hole on the nozzle. Do not under any circumstances do this! The smallest mistake can be fatal. If the gas stove smokes, and the above methods of correction did not help, contact the professionals!

Nozzle clogged with dirt

Another popular reason why one or all burners do not light up is a nozzle clogged with dirt.It is a small nozzle through which gas is supplied. To clean it, you must follow strict recommendations, In order not to worsen the situation and not put yourself in danger:

• remove the burner, clean it if necessary;
• find a small hole - a nozzle;
• with a needle, an unbent paper clip, a wire, carefully clean it, turn the tool in one direction and the other. The object used must pass freely through the channel! If there is an obstacle, be sure to contact the appropriate service, do not break through it yourself;
• assemble the burner and check the work.

You can not run gas directly through the nozzle, not covered with a disk - burner!

Systematically clean the stove with high quality, make sure that dirt does not collect on the surface. is the best preventive measure in such a situation.

The smell of gas appears when the oven is turned off

To find the leak try:

• open the oven door. If the smell of gas gets stronger, it is likely that a thorough inspection of the gas stove faucet will be needed. From long-term operation, the elements of the crane could dry out, and therefore give a small leak;
• move the plate away from the wall. If at the same time you feel a strong smell, then a gas leak should be looked for in the connection of the stove. To fix the problem, you need to buy a new hose with paronite gaskets and replace the old one with it. In the event that there are no visible defects on the old hose, you can get by with replacing some gaskets;
• examine burners. The smell of gas from the burners when the stove is off is unlikely to be detected at the moment, since modern stoves are equipped with a gas control system.This system blocks the flow of gas to the burners when the valve is off, which eliminates leakage. The smell of gas in the places where the burners are installed indicates, as a rule, a bad connection between the stove and the gas hose.

You can determine the place of depressurization using soapy water. It must be applied to all joints of hoses and pipes, both inside the stove and outside. Where there is a leak, bubbles form. The way to fix the leak depends on the type of connection.

When depressurizing a threaded connection, you should:

• disassemble the damaged assembly, check the integrity of all parts by cleaning them of old sealant or winding;
• apply fresh sealant or make a new winding;
• collect all the parts and re-check.

When depressurizing the connection with the gasket, it is necessary:

• disassemble the leaking assembly;
• install a new gasket;
• assemble the assembly and repeat the test.

If, when examining the stove, it was not possible to detect a leak, then the cause of the smell may be hidden in the wrong connection of the unit to the gas source. In this case, you should not try to fix the problem yourself.

If you detect a strong smell of gas, you must:

• stop using the stove;
• turn off the taps on the stove and on the gas pipe;
• ventilate the room;
• in order to avoid the formation of a spark, do not turn on / off electrical appliances;
• do not make open fire (do not smoke);
• warn others of the problem.

Gas Leak Safety Precautions

Natural gas is a very dangerous substance. In addition to the fact that it has neither color nor smell, it also has a psychotropic effect to some extent.

This is manifested by the fact that when it leaks, a person may not pay attention to the unpleasant smell of its fragrance and not take the necessary precautions. If you smell gas, immediately turn off the stove and oven and open a window to ventilate the room. During this time, do not smoke, light matches, turn on electrical appliances, or do anything that could cause a spark to form. It is better to immediately de-energize the apartment by turning off the machine on the shield

It is better to immediately de-energize the apartment by turning off the machine on the shield.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

Useful information about a gas leak from the Ministry of Emergency Situations:

An overview of the most effective leak detection methods that are used at home:

Whatever gas equipment is used in everyday life, it is important to adhere to the operating rules and respond in time to signals indicating a possible gas leak. To recognize these signals and check if gas is really coming out somewhere, use the methods suggested above, and if there are problems, contact specialists immediately

Remember that extremely careful handling of gas in houses and apartments, and compliance with the rules of operation allows you to protect and preserve health, life and property.

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