Managing your LPG at home doesn’t need to be tricky or time consuming. Whether you use gas for cooking, heating or hot water, here are our top tips for ensuring you’ve always got plenty of gas on hand.
If you’ve got multiple gas bottles – that are connected by a changeover lever – you’ve got what’s known as an ‘exchange system’. And it’s exactly what it sounds like. When one bottle’s empty, you can swap it over to the other. We recommend ordering a new cylinder as soon as you swap over the tank. This will help avoid any chance of cold showers, or microwave meals.
Your gas usage might change over time, so it’s good to keep tabs on it. If you’ve purchased new gas appliances, have taken up regular meal prep or cooking or are enjoying longer showers during colder months, your usage will most likely go up. It’s worth considering whether you need to increase how often you get your LPG delivered. If you’re on a regular refill schedule, give us a call and let us know you need to change the frequency.
Speaking of keeping tabs on your usage, it’s handy to monitor your gas levels regularly. The best part? You’ll just need a jug of hot water; it’s aptly called the ‘hot water test’. Simply pour some hot (not boiling) water down the side of the cylinder while your gas appliances are in use. Then, run your hand down the cylinder, it will feel cool to the touch at the level of the gas. If you use a larger tank (like a 45KG cylinder), checking your levels might be even easier as they usually have a gauge that measures how much is left.
This one might seem obvious, but if your LPG supplier can’t get access to your property, they likely won’t be able to complete your delivery. On the day of your delivery, make sure there’s clear and safe access to your property. This includes ensuring any dogs, goats or even llamas are restrained and that the relevant gates are unlocked. Another thing to note is that any items blocking access to your LPG installation will also need to be cleared – including obstructions on driveways.
If you’re not already registered for our online portal, My Account, why not? Our handy portal makes managing your gas needs easy. You can place orders, keep track of your account balance, make payments and track your orders – all of this from the comfort of your computer/palm of your hand with the Origin app.
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