The gas seller never tells you: How to distinguish real gas cylinders only with the naked eye

Check the weight of gas tanks

Currently, many production facilities because of profit factors have occupied the tank shell and the extraction pump has not enough weight, which makes the buyer have to spend a lot of money without ensuring safety when using.

When buying goods, consumers should ask the dealer to measure the weight of the gas tank before buying, most commonly the 12kg bottle with a total weight of about 25.5kg (± 0.1kg).

Gas tank with valve and shrink film protect intact

Currently, in the market, gas cylinders use automatic locking valves with high safety functions. Consumers should choose products with intact protective film, clear printing colors.

When using it, it is necessary to regularly check for leaks by smelling odors or by using soapy water directly on top of the valve. Note, in order to ensure safety, families should replace gas pipes periodically.

Distinguish real gas cylinders and fake gas cylinders through tank covers

Usually with a standard bottle shell will have embossed inscriptions of the brand on the shell. Inside, there was a word confirming that the gas body was stamped with steel mold. After that, the shell is taken to test as well as to test the pressure . then it can contain gas sold to the market.

With a fake gas tank, the braille above the gas tank cover of the genuine manufacturer will be lost, even burned, removed the valve, replaced the sole, then soldered again . to erase all traces of the main gas tank cover. Firm, instead of the name of another unit.

Distinguish real gas cylinders and fake gas cylinders by the expiry date

People often think that gas cylinders are made of steel and added with anti-corrosion material so they can be reused all the time, but actually the gas tank shell has a certain shelf life. Besides the brand, the safety of gas cylinders is also indicated by the inspection deadline printed on the bottle strap. For example, on an average of 18A, the user can use the bottle until quarter 1/2018.

Buy gas cylinders at genuine dealers

Consumers should buy gas cylinders at genuine dealer stores to ensure quality. The family should not use manufactured products from processing establishments because the product may not be applied according to the closed production process, which easily leads to the risk of explosion.