| It is always easy to buy a propane tank and use | | | | Read all the warnings and instructions by the |
| it for barbecue and grills, but not for taking care | | | | manufacturer of the propane appliances before |
| of it. If you are willing to learn the following tips on | | | | using. This is important because different |
| how to take care of it, it is not going to be lots | | | | manufacturers often have different instructions |
| of work. And you can ensure your family's safety | | | | while using their product. Most of them have |
| and reduce wastes. | | | | important notes about using their products. |
| The first tip is to always keep the tank in an | | | | Turn off the shut-off valve on the tank and |
| upright position. You should apply this tip even | | | | control valve on the appliance. This is very |
| though you have a tall cylinder propane tank or it | | | | important to prevent leakage. Make sure you |
| is inconvenient. If this step is not taken, it is | | | | take this step every time you finish using it. |
| possible for propane to leak from the tank and | | | | If you see any dents, rust on the surface or |
| vaporize in the air (it has very low boiling point). | | | | bubbles at the blown-out areas, there's a chance |
| This might endanger the environment around us. | | | | that the tank is leaking. Take the tank for repair |
| Keep your tank outside the house. Never place it | | | | and replacement! |
| in the house, basement or anywhere near open | | | | Disposing an old propane tank is a necessary |
| flame. Besides avoiding any explosion happening | | | | knowledge too. It is not like you can toss it right |
| inside your house which endangers people living | | | | into a trash can. To dispose the old tanks before |
| inside, "heat" are always in the house. When the | | | | replacing it with a new one, you can start with |
| propane starts leaking, those "heat" might cause | | | | contacting the supplier. If they are not accepting it |
| explosion. | | | | which is very unlikely, you can look for propane |
| Lookout for leaks often with your sense of smell. | | | | tank companies, local waste management |
| If you smell gas, don't use your propane tank. | | | | company, hazardous waste company, town hall |
| Some part of the tank might be leaking and is | | | | and metal scrap yard. It is not going to be very |
| dangerous to use it anymore. Have it serviced | | | | convenient, but it's worthy to save the |
| immediately. | | | | environment and safety for your family. |