4 May, 2012
Fire in the home is an ever present danger in America. It is estimated that 384,000 fires were responded to in residences just last year alone. Caution is strongly advised to all homeowners working with and around stoves, fireplaces and furnaces, especially gas appliances.
Gas furnaces, gas stoves, gas space heaters, gas hot water heaters and gas fireplaces, have many advantages for a home. They can be very efficient and save homeowners a good deal of money. Read the rest of this entry »
2 May, 2012
The convenience and low cost of natural gas along with heating efficiencies are very attractive for most homeowners. However there are dangers related to natural gas that should never be overlooked. Natural gas by itself is odorless and colorless. Therefore a sulfur odor has been added so that leaks can be detected. Sulphur is easily recognized as a rotten egg smell and is helpful in determining gas leaks.
If you smell this odor either in your home or outside, you Read the rest of this entry »
29 Apr, 2012
Millions of people across the United States use natural gas and propane in their home. Since natural gas and propane are often cheaper than electricity, they are a common choice for many homeowners. While gas appliances in a home are usually safe, it’s important to take safety precautions to ensure safe usage.
All homes with natural gas or propane should have a carbon monoxide detector. Carbon monoxide is a gas produced by the incomplete combustion of a fuel source. Since carbon monoxide is odorless, Read the rest of this entry »
28 Apr, 2012
There are many new products and kitchen appliances today that can take the place of the kitchen oven. There are also benefits to using these other appliances. They typically cook faster, heat food more evenly and do not require pre-heating.
A toaster oven will generate significantly less heat than an electric or gas oven and cook in nearly the same amount of time. Toaster ovens can be used for baking, reheating and even broiling.
Rotisserie ovens are Read the rest of this entry »
27 Apr, 2012
There are rules for safe handling of flammable gases that employees need to know. Fortunately most of those rules are common sense, but nevertheless, it is important that everyone understand those rules.
All compressed gas cylinders, especially combustible and flammable gases, must be stored upright and chained or racked so that they cannot be knocked over. Gas cylinders, full or empty, when stored, must be stored with the cap. A gas cylinder must never be assumed to be empty. An uncapped, unsecured gas cylinder, if knocked over, can have the neck broken off and become a destructive missile Read the rest of this entry »