What should I do if I smell the gas leak?

◆ First, close the main gas valve to stop gas leakage, which is the simplest and most effective disposal method. At the same time, it is absolutely forbidden to do anything that can cause sparks. Once a gas leak is found, you can't turn on the lights, range hoods and exhaust fans, ignite or make phone calls indoors.

◆ Don't panic when you see the cylinder valve on fire. Close the valve urgently. Don't let the cylinder burn outside out of fear, it will cause an explosion. When many people see a fire at the valve of a gas cylinder, the first feeling is that turning off the valve at this time will cause a backfire explosion, but it is not. In general, the design of liquefied gas cylinders ensures safety and will not cause "backfire" explosion; In addition, due to the small diameter of the gas outlet of the steel cylinder, the flame propagation speed is very slow, which is also an important factor that cannot be tempered. Therefore, when you see the cylinder valve on fire, closing the valve is the best way. It will be more dangerous if it is delayed for a long time.

◆ Due to the high temperature caused by the burning of liquefied gas, you must wear wet cloth gloves or wrap your arm with wet apron, towel and rag when closing the angle valve to avoid being burned by fire. If there is a fire extinguisher or dry powder extinguishing agent at home, be sure to put out the fire first, and then tighten the handwheel of the cylinder angle valve.

◆ Immediately after closing the gas valve, cover your nose and mouth with a wet towel, open the doors and windows, and run to a place with fresh air.