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If gas is leaking from the cylinder, do these things immediately to prevent the accident

If gas starts leaking while using the cylinder at home, then even a small negligence can turn into a big danger. In such a situation, to avoid danger, you should immediately adopt these methods.

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In today's time, cylinders are used almost every day in the house. It is important to be careful while using the cylinder. Because it has been seen many times that even a small negligence can turn into a big problem.

Often, such news is heard that an accident happened due to cylinder explosion somewhere. And in most such accidents, the main reason is the leakage of gas from the cylinder. Therefore, you should take care that your cylinder is not leaking.

If you suddenly smell a strange smell in the kitchen. There is a suffocating feeling in the environment. Then understand that this can happen due to gas leakage. At such a time, you should not panic at all. Rather, showing wisdom is the right step.

Many accidents happen only because people do not take the right steps in time. Often people do not understand what to do. In such a situation, it is important that everyone knows in advance how to keep themselves and the house safe in such a situation. This can avoid danger to a great extent.

If you suddenly start smelling a slight smell of gas from the cylinder, then immediately avoid lighting any kind of fire. Do not turn on-off the stove, diya, or electric switch at all. Because even a small spark can cause a big fire. In such a situation, first of all get yourself and the rest of the people out safely.

Opening the windows and doors in the house is the first and most important. This starts the gas coming out and the dangerous amount present in the room decreases. Keep in mind that do not run the fan or exhaust fan at all because this can also produce sparks.

As soon as there is a suspicion that gas is leaking from the cylinder. Immediately turn off the regulator. This will stop the flow of gas and the danger will be reduced to a great extent. After turning off the regulator, also check the pipes and connections to see if there is any crack or looseness in it. If there is a fire, call the emergency number.