Characteristics of Mixed LPG Gas That You Must Know

Features of mixed LPG gas. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

YOGYAKARTA - Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) is one of the basic necessities used daily because it is closely related to primary needs (food). LPG gas has increased in price and has even been rare and difficult to find for some time. Some individuals deliberately take advantage of this condition by hoarding LPG gas and even mixing it and selling it at a high price. The characteristics of this mixed LPG gas can be identified so that we don't need to worry if such a condition occurs at some point.

Characteristics of Mixed LPG Gas

Physical Condition of Gas Cylinders

As reported from Antara, the first characteristic that can be seen directly is the physical condition of the LPG gas cylinder. If the gas cylinder is not smooth, the paint on the cylinder is peeling, some parts of the cylinder are dented, then immediately ask for it to be replaced with a cylinder in good condition. Things like this should be suspected as mixed LPG gas. At least choose a cylinder with a normal shape and no dents and most of it is still smooth.

No SNI Mark on the Gas Cylinder

The next characteristic that can be seen is the SNI mark which is generally found on LPG gas cylinders. On 3-kilogram and 12-kilogram gas cylinders, the SNI writing is definitely printed and the SNI writing is stamped permanently.

If you find an LPG gas cylinder with the same shape and color but without the SNI mark, then this is also suspicious and you should immediately ask for it to be returned or exchanged.

Characteristics of adulterated LPG gas. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

Gas Cylinder Seal

The condition of a new LPG gas cylinder ideally has an intact, tight, and unopened seal. The seals are also equipped with clearly visible agent writing.

If the gas cylinder has a seal that is not tight, torn, or even open and does not have an agent writing on the seal, then this is also suspicious. Usually, adulterated people sell LPG gas cylinders by making a new seal and attaching it to the gas cylinder so that there is no agent writing on the cylinder being sold.

Rubber on the Gas Cylinder Line

The rubber on the gas cylinder line also needs to be considered. The characteristics of the rubber on an original LPG gas cylinder ideally have tight, thick and neat rubber. Although this rubber is a small piece of equipment on the cylinder, its function is very large. This rubber functions to prevent leaks in the LPG gas cylinder.

Therefore, if the rubber on the LPG gas cylinder is damaged or loose, it can cause leaks in the LPG gas cylinder and can even cause an explosion. This is certainly very dangerous. If the gas cylinder has rubber that is not tight and damaged, then it is likely that the gas cylinder is a mixed LPS gas cylinder.

Gas Cylinder Weight

Another characteristic that can be identified is the weight of the LPG gas cylinder. Checking the weight of the gas cylinder needs to be done by weighing it. For a 3-kilogram LPG gas cylinder, the normal weight is generally around 8 kilograms. Meanwhile, for a 12-kilogram LPG gas cylinder, the normal weight is generally around 27 kilograms.

If the weight of the LPG gas cylinder is less than that weight or feels much lighter, then do not hesitate to return or exchange it for a new gas cylinder with a standard weight.

These are the characteristics of LPG gas cylinders that can be recognized and known to avoid adulterated LPG gas cylinders when buying them. Visit VOI.id to get other interesting information.