A hose that looks ordinary
Is an important responsibility for family safety
It is the gas hose
With the wide application of natural gas
Security issues also follow
Gas hose
Is one of the problems that are easy to be ignored
Take precautions
The following common sense of gas hose safety
What is gas hose？
The gas hose is a pipe connecting the gas meter and the cooker to transmit natural gas. The length of the gas hose installed under the cooker is generally less than 2 meters. According to different materials, it is generally divided into ordinary rubber hose and metal corrugated hose.
What are the problems with rubber hoses?
Gas hoses are the primary cause of gas accidents. China has gradually promoted the use of stainless steel corrugated hose since 2010, because the rubber hose is prone to the following problems during use:
1. Vulnerable to damage and aging: the rubber hose is vulnerable to damage. Even a few holes the size of soybeans, or a small crack during aging, will cause gas leakage.
2. Easy to fall off: some users have weak safety awareness. The rubber hose is directly sleeved on the cooker and is not firmly connected with the pipe clamp, which is very easy to cause the hose to fall off.
3. Short service life: According to the Code for Design of Urban Gas, the service life of gas rubber hose is 18 months, and the longest service life shall not exceed 2 years. If the rubber hose is not replaced in time, the surface of the hose is very easy to produce small cracks, leading to cracks.
4. Easy to harden in winter: the rubber hose will harden with the decrease of temperature, which is more prone to crack and fall off. In addition, the doors and windows are closed tightly in winter, and the indoor ventilation is also poor. Once the natural gas leaks, it is very easy to cause the accumulation of natural gas, and eventually cause the explosion.
5. It is easy to be bitten by rats: the rubber hose has a smell of rubber, and is close to the stove. There are more residual oil stains. Rats prefer smelly items, so they are easy to bite the rubber hose.
Are you also worried?
don’t worry.
Let’s move on.
The metal corrugated hose has the advantages of high temperature resistance, not easy to fall off, rat bite resistance, good flexibility, long service life, etc. You can use the metal corrugated hose correctly according to the actual situation at home.
Pay attention to the safety of gas hose
1. The rubber hose shall not exceed 2 meters. Do not press or fold the hose;
2. Pipe clamps shall be installed at both ends of the rubber hose, and the pipe clamps shall be tightened;
3. Rubber hose and metal corrugated pipe shall not be buried or through the wall;
4. Open more windows for ventilation to avoid explosion caused by gas leakage and accumulation;
5. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the home to avoid breeding rats;
6. Check regularly and do not use expired and inferior products.
Post time: Mar-08-2023