Brilio.net - Using gas cylinders for cooking is a common thing that many people do. LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) gas used in gas cylinders provides a fast and even heat source, making the cooking process easier . However, you need to know that you also need to pay attention to using gas cylinders to stay safe.
The reason is, one of the problems often encountered when using gas cylinders is the hissing sound that sometimes appears. This hissing sound can indicate a gas leak, which is a dangerous condition and must be treated immediately. Gas leaks can occur due to improper installation of the regulator.
If not treated quickly, a gas leak can cause a fire or explosion. Therefore, many people immediately rack their brains to close the gas cylinder leak. One way is to put pieces of rubber sandals in the gas cylinder holes. This is considered to be able to prevent leaks that appear when installing the regulator.
However, apart from using rubber sandals, there are actually used items that can also be used to deal with hissing and leaking gas cylinders, you know. Well, this used item was also used by the owner of the Instagram account @dibasenja. Through one of the uploaded videos, he admitted that he only relied on pieces of rubber bands.
Reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @dibasenja on Saturday (27/7), the first thing that must be done is to release the regulator first. After that, also remove the red or rubber seal from the gas cylinder.
photo: Instagram/@dibasenja
Next, take a piece of rubber band. Then make sure the length is the same as the width of the gas cylinder hole. After that, insert the rubber band that was cut earlier. You can use scissors or a screwdriver that has a pointed tip so that the rubber can be installed tightly.
photo: Instagram/@dibasenja
If the rubber is installed, then insert the red seal or rubber that came with the gas cylinder. Make sure they are installed tightly and do not block the holes in the tube. Finally, reinstall the regulator as usual. After that, you can check the fire on the gas stove.
"If the gas is still making noise and the flame is still difficult to get out, it means something isn't right and repeat the steps," said Instagram @dibasenja.
photo: Instagram/@dibasenja
This post about tricks for dealing with hissing gas cylinders has been viewed more than 530 thousand times. Who would have thought, many other Instagram users were interested and also flooded the comments column with various responses. Most netizens admitted that they had just learned about this trick, but there were also those who admitted that they had often succeeded in dealing with hissing gas cylinders like the technique in this video.
"Wow, thanks for the info, Ms Diba," said Instagram @bumiphilar.
"I also use this method... or don't use the rubber, try reversing the position first, if it doesn't work, then use the rubber," said Instagram @ulvilolyamanda.
"Thank you for the tutor, it turns out it's really easy. But still, asking my husband for help to change the gas was really scary," explained Instagram @semestayglain.
"I use this method and also use rubber bands," wrote Instagram @detikapatra.
"If you don't come out, just tap the hose," commented the Instagram account @cellyokt.