Company offers advice for safe propane
cylinder use and urges leak checks
KING OF
PRUSSIA, Pa., May 24, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- It's Memorial Day weekend and the heart of grilling
season is here. While Americans gather for cookouts, AmeriGas®, the
largest retail propane marketer in the U.S., encourages everyone to
put safety first with a critical reminder for all grill owners:
propane cylinder safety is essential.
The company cites a rise in concerns from customers about
potential leaks and with propane grill usage expected to surge this
holiday weekend, it wants to ensure everyone has a safe and
enjoyable grilling experience by taking a few quick
precautions.
Here are five important propane cylinder safety reminders:
- Perform regular leak checks. Whether it's an older
cylinder stored from last season, or a new tank picked up from the
store, always check your tank and the appliance you are attaching
it to.
- Always close the valve before connecting or disconnecting
the cylinder. A trace amount of residual gas escaping upon
disconnection is normal, but a continual stream is not.
- A disconnected propane cylinder should never leak. Gas
should only flow when the cylinder is attached to an appliance and
the valve is in the open position.
- If you smell gas from a disconnected cylinder:
- If safe to do so, turn off the valve by turning it
clockwise.
- If you cannot turn off the valve, leave the
area immediately and call 911.
- Once safe, return the cylinder to the point
of purchase or contact AmeriGas for a proper exchange.
- Store your cylinder safely. Never store cylinders
indoors or in enclosed areas such as basements, sheds or garages,
or near excessive heat sources. Always store cylinders outdoors,
upright with the valve closed, and in a well-ventilated area.
AmeriGas is deeply committed to the safety of its customers and
encourages everyone to prioritize their own safety when grilling
this season.
For more information and helpful tips, visit AmeriGas.com or
PropaneSafetyFirst.com.
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About AmeriGas
AmeriGas is the largest retail
propane marketer in the United
States, with nearly 1.2 million customers in all 50 states.
It is a subsidiary of UGI Corporation, a distributor
and marketer of energy products and services. More information
about AmeriGas is available at
https://www.amerigas.com.
AmeriGas® Media Contact:
Brilynn Johnson
Group Director - AmeriGas
Brilynn.Johnson@amerigas.com
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