What to do if the natural gas system leaks

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The main component of natural gas is methane, which is a green fuel compared to coal gas and liquefied gas, but it is also a flammable and explosive gas. Therefore, special care must be taken when using it. First, prevent leaks in the natural gas system. There are many reasons for gas leakage in natural gas systems. The main reasons are as follows:: 　　(1) The packing or gaskets of various joints on the pipeline are damaged ； 　　(2) The pipe is corroded and has holes. ； 　　(3) Gas meter damaged ； 　　(4) The rubber hose connecting the air pipe is aged or damaged, and both ends of the hose are improperly installed. ； 　　(5) The stove cock is not tight ； 　　(6) The packing of the valve in front of the gas meter is damaged. 　　Natural gas leaks are very dangerous, and a smell like rotten eggs or gasoline indicates a leak. At this time, you must be particularly careful. You must not start a fire, open or close the electric door, smoke or hit each other with iron objects, enter wearing shoes with iron nails, or use mobile phones. In short, prevent all sparks. At this time, the kitchen doors and windows should be opened immediately for natural ventilation (attention! At this time, do not open the exhaust fan for forced ventilation to avoid natural gas ignition caused by sparks generated when the motor switches and starts) to reduce the concentration of natural gas leaking in the kitchen. At the same time, use soapy water to test the areas where air leakage may occur. If bubbles are generated in the test area, it indicates air leakage. At this time, the air inlet valve should be closed first. When a gas leak cannot be repaired by yourself, the natural gas management department should be notified immediately for repair. It is never allowed to use a match to ignite a natural gas system to detect leaks. This is very dangerous and the consequences will be disastrous. 　　In order to prevent gas leakage in the natural gas system, natural gas equipment must be properly maintained. The distances between various household natural gas equipment are installed according to the standard spacing and cannot be changed at will, and users are not allowed to modify and disassemble without permission. Wet rags or clothes should not be dried on the gas pipe, and heavy objects should not be hung on the natural gas pipe or under the gas meter to prevent the pipe from being stressed and causing air leakage at the interface. At the same time, do not connect the antenna or ground wire to the air pipe, as this may produce sparks and easily cause an explosion. Natural gas stoves should be maintained on a daily basis, and faults should be eliminated promptly. Various switches should be opened and closed lightly, sliding freely, and should not be forcibly twisted to prevent breakage.