Can gas cylinders be exposed to heavy rain?
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Can oxygen, acetylene, and liquefied gas cylinders be left exposed to heavy rain continuously? What are the specific references or reasons for this? Please join the discussion
No. Rain exposure can easily lead to rusting. It is prone to lightning strikes outdoors.
Is it okay to leave a large number of liquid chlorine cylinders outdoors and expose them to heavy rain? Please give the reason
Gas cylinders must not be exposed to heavy rain. The service life of gas cylinders is determined not only by the specified usage period but also by the degree of surface corrosion.
Cylinders are inspected by gas companies when they are purchased, and they are also coated with a layer of paint (for rust prevention). Therefore, it is hard to imagine accidents occurring due to corrosion when users get caught in the rain while using it. Besides, the gas company didn’t cover the trucks with tarpaulins during transportation either. So, getting wet in the rain isn’t a big problem. It’s hot these days, and exposure to the sun is a potential hazard that easily comes to mind
It’s fine if it happens once in a while. But if it has to stay in the rain continuously, it means it isn’t placed in a shaded area, and that definitely won’t work.
There are requirements for storing items; gas cylinders cannot be placed randomly.
I’m not quite sure about this; from what I remember, the bottle should not pose any problems under normal circumstances!
It can’t get exposed to rain; many parts will get corroded. . .
It’s best to get a cage that is well-ventilated and protected from sunlight and rain. Start with the details
Reply to 1# ily2009: It’s not a big problem. Be careful not to let sediment clog the valve on the bottle opening; also avoid twisting the valve too hard when opening it, as this could cause leaks.