Reminders When Installing, Maintaining and Removing Regulators
Buying the right kind of regulator for your gas system is just the first part of the headache. This is because the actual usage, maintenance and replacement of it will entail some working too, which could be really tedious and time consuming. However, unfortunately, there are lots of people out there who take for granted, some important safety aspects when they are installing and removing the regulator. This is true whether it is a gas bottle, LGG or gas cylinder regulator. It is in this light that this article will remind you of some points that will keep your house or building safe, from any possible unfortunate events that could arise due to carelessness and ignorance.
Connecting your Regulator
Firstly, there are proper ways of connecting your LPG gas regulators to the type of cylinder you have and then setting up the right delivery pressure. Of course, before doing anything else, you need to make sure that the regulator is closed. You can do this by rotating the knob in the counterclockwise direction. This is followed by moving the outlet valve in the clockwise direction. When connecting your regulator to the cylinder, you should not force the threads. If it does not fit, then you might not have the right regulator. Upon opening the valve, you need to immediately check if there are some leaks by using any approved leak detection device.
Application and Maintenance
Secondly, when you are already using your LP gas bottle regulators, you have to check if the level of pressure that has been established is in accordance to what you desire. If it is not what you wanted, then you need to make the necessary adjustments. It is also advisable to shut down the system temporarily, most especially when you are just around the house, but not using it. You only need to simply close the valve of your regulator. However, for extended shutting down, the process would be different, which will be discussed in the next section. Moreover, in maintaining the system, it is vital to conduct regular checkups in order for you to assess if there are some parts that are needed to be replaced.
Removing the Regulator
Thirdly and lastly, another very important thing that you need to keep in mind is when you are removing your gas cylinder regulator. If you need to shut it down for more than 30 minutes, then you need to make sure that the gas cylinder valve is completely shut off, as well as the other gas resources that are supplying your system. This is in order to avoid any accident from happening. If you are using a hazardous or toxic gas, then there is a special procedure on purging the system that you need to follow. This will usually entail the use of an inert gas. On the actual removal or disassemble of the regulator, you need to do it slowly so that you can hear any gas seepage.
Connecting your Regulator
Firstly, there are proper ways of connecting your LPG gas regulators to the type of cylinder you have and then setting up the right delivery pressure. Of course, before doing anything else, you need to make sure that the regulator is closed. You can do this by rotating the knob in the counterclockwise direction. This is followed by moving the outlet valve in the clockwise direction. When connecting your regulator to the cylinder, you should not force the threads. If it does not fit, then you might not have the right regulator. Upon opening the valve, you need to immediately check if there are some leaks by using any approved leak detection device.
Application and Maintenance
Secondly, when you are already using your LP gas bottle regulators, you have to check if the level of pressure that has been established is in accordance to what you desire. If it is not what you wanted, then you need to make the necessary adjustments. It is also advisable to shut down the system temporarily, most especially when you are just around the house, but not using it. You only need to simply close the valve of your regulator. However, for extended shutting down, the process would be different, which will be discussed in the next section. Moreover, in maintaining the system, it is vital to conduct regular checkups in order for you to assess if there are some parts that are needed to be replaced.
Removing the Regulator
Thirdly and lastly, another very important thing that you need to keep in mind is when you are removing your gas cylinder regulator. If you need to shut it down for more than 30 minutes, then you need to make sure that the gas cylinder valve is completely shut off, as well as the other gas resources that are supplying your system. This is in order to avoid any accident from happening. If you are using a hazardous or toxic gas, then there is a special procedure on purging the system that you need to follow. This will usually entail the use of an inert gas. On the actual removal or disassemble of the regulator, you need to do it slowly so that you can hear any gas seepage.
