Safety Practices for Gas Grilling
Safety Tips and Maintenance
Be careful when hauling your grilling tank to get it refilled. Place it in a cardboard box to keep it from rolling around. Never carry it in the backseat or inside of your car. Always keep it in the trunk or outside the vehicle in a carrier.
Keep your grill at least 10 feet away from your home. Heat will melt vinyl siding. Worst yet, it could start a fire.
Make sure that your connections are clean and functioning. If you see a fog, smell gas or hear strange noises, shut it off. Disconnect and reconnect securely. Some times a line might need to be briefly bleed-ed. Simply open all lines without your gas tank connected.
Check your hose for cracks and abrasions. You can use soapy water to look for bubbles. If you see them, do not use the grill. Switch hoses.
Always light your grill with the door open. A closed door will trap gas and could cause an explosion. If you smell gas, turn off the grill for at least five minutes. You can then try to relight the grill.
Children and grills don't mix. Always keep children at a distance. Grease spatters can cause serve burns.
Never overload your grill. Your grill needs air to work properly. Too much food could slow or shut off air to the burners.
Common sense
Keep flammable liquids away. the same with items that will burn easily like paper towels.
Keep your grill clean. A build up of grease could cause a flash fire.
If using oils for cooking, make sure your pan is deep enough to handle the splatter of the oil as foods are cooked. Always add oils slowly to your pan.
Grill Transportation
Always try to transport it in the upright position. If you have to lay it down, check everything out after you return it to it's upright position. Do this before using it. Also remove the gas tank before transporting your grill.
All Things Die
Eventually, the old gas grill will have to go. Everything wears out. To stay safe, replace it when that day arrives.
Following these simple safety tips will help keep you safe and your grill last longer
Published by Bill Hanks
Just an average Joe living in the Midwest. I am a retired High School teacher/coach. I work part time for a small college. I am president of our local Kiwanis club. I am also a city alderman. But, most of... View profile
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10 Comments
Post a CommentGreat tips! Thanks for sharing! I've always been afraid of our gas grill but we always use it. 5*
Yep, 'tis the season, or at least almost. Great, practical tips.
Good tips.
Thanks for the tips!
Very important info.
Good info/advice.
I'm looking forward to firing up the grill!
"Grills and tanks have been setting for many months. Are they safe to use? " Not a problem here. I use my grill year round. That's what coats and gloves are for. ;-)
Great info here, thanks Bill.. (((hugs))) :o)
Sound advice!