Thread: Do you smell Gas?

Originally Posted by Tank

Our gas stove won't allow gas through the burner if there is no flame/heat, I thought most gas stoves had this feature, Regards Frank.

I too thought this was a requirement these days?
Usually its a wax style thermostat which is connected to the gas inlet shut off valve. This is the reason why you need to hold your hand on the gas dial for a few seconds before you release it.

Ethyl mercaptan is the stenching agent used. You can smell it in concentrations less than 1 part per million. So its a good warning device, but unless the gas was on all weekend, you are likely well below the lower explosive limit (LEL) of the gas. You need approx 2.1% propane (LPG) concentration in air to meet its LEL.

some of our gas deliveries the smell is so bad-even pongs when the gas is burning. fefill 9 KG and then have to wash the bottles to remove the external scent.


spend heaps of time checking and replacing pipes 3 way fridges-is it a leak cold-hot when driving-just replace everthing--after you swap the gas bottles for new ones.


My BBQ has no shut off-It has used outdoor warning label.
I wouldn't want a indoor stove that hasn't got modern electrical shut off.


Piezo electrical???