HOW TO DETECT GAS LEAK

The horrible truth about gas leaks is that every year there are 40 deaths related to it. Natural gas is safe as long as it is installed properly. However, accidents happen and the best thing you can do is to properly detect a leak before it causes any further damage.

What can cause a leak in the house?

Gas leak in house is caused by faulty appliances or poorly fitted appliances like cookers and boilers. As a result of badly fitted appliances, gas is leaked. Furthermore, appliances that are not installed by a certified Gas Safe Engineer also spells out trouble for your home.

In addition, any low-quality appliances or second-hand products that are faulty can lead to leaks in your home. Always be sure to conduct check-ups and inspections as to all of the materials you use in your home. Be sure to opt for quality products to ensure that you are preventing any form of unexpected dangers.

What happens if a leak is left undetected?

While gas leak detection can be difficult, it is not impossible. Moreover, there are still those individuals who fail to recognize a leak when they see one. Some of the dangers involved in leaving a gas leak undetected include carbon monoxide poisonings, fires, and explosions.

What are the signs of a gas leak in the house?

Gas leak in house and apartment buildings are tricky to detect because it is only made possible due to poorly fitted or badly maintained appliances like cookers and boilers. On top of that, these forms of leaks do not really have any smell on them. There is a high chance that you will never see this one coming. The good news is that there are preventive measures.

Here are some of the signs that there is a gas leak in house:

Your houseplants are dying despite proper care and maintenance.
There is a whistling and hissing sound near your gas line.
A dust cloud is noticeable near the gas line.
There are bubbles in water.
Your gas pipe is damaged.
While leaks do not have any particular smell to them, if you smell sulphur or even rotten eggs, you might want to check your home for any gas leaks.

you can also detect these through what your body is telling you. Here are some of the physical symptoms that there is a possible leak in your home.

• There is a reduction in the amount of oxygen in the air which means you are having a difficult time breathing.
• You tend to experience dizziness all the time.
• You always feel tired and drowsy.
• You always feel lightheaded.
• You notice flu-like symptoms in your body or your family members.
• You get headaches all the time.
• You notice constant irritation in your eyes and throat.
• You notice mood changes including increased level of anxiety and depression.
• You experience nausea.
• You often get nosebleeds.
• You experience chest pains.
• You notice pale skin as well as blistering after having direct contact with the gas.
• Reduced in appetite is noticeable.

The above-mentioned are the symptoms possibly experienced by you or any other human living or staying with you in your house. Moreover, your pets can also show signs and symptoms of a leak in your home. If you own a pet, look out for these signs:

• Vomiting
• Watering and red eyes
• Sore throat
• Loss of appetite
• Lethargy
• Disorientation
• Changes in behaviour and mood
• Difficulty in breathing

What should you do in the event of leaks?

Once you have confirmed that there is a leak in your home, it is advisable that you ensure everyone, including your pets, evacuate the area immediately. You have to leave your doors and windows open and must call fire station.

Keep in mind, this is one of those numbers that you would never think you’ll need. Nonetheless, it is still best that you save this on your phonebook or write this somewhere accessible for emergencies.

In addition, if you are going to make this call, ensure that you do it outside the house as it may ignite the gas if you do it inside. It is also important to take note of the symptoms when you enter and leave the house.

What should you not do in the event of leaks?

In the event of a leak inside your house, it is imperative that you do not use the phone or call anyone while you are inside the house. As explained, this may ignite the gas. Moreover, you must not search for the source of the leak and you must not attempt to repair the leak. Do not switch any of the lights or use any of the appliances inside your home.

In conclusion, these little efforts can go a long way to saving your lives and the lives of your loved ones. Be sure to keep these in mind if you are a sceptic as to a possible leak inside your home.