Green Living with LPG.

The world is moving towards a greener future with businesses and every day civilians becoming more self-aware of their carbon footprint.

These days people are opting for more environmentally friendly alternatives in their daily practices. Single-use plastics are being phased out for reusable alternatives, plant-based foods are becoming more popular by the day and alternative energy sources are being seen more frequently.

LPG is Liquified Petroleum Gas, also referred to as LP Gas or propane. It is a mixture of natural gas and propane. It is a portable, clean and efficient energy source that has many applications and is readily available world-wide. 

It's carbon footprint is 50% less lower than coal and produces virtually no particulate matter or soot when burned making it a clean-burning energy source. LPG is the perfect back-up fuel to use in conjunction with other eco-friendly alternatives such as solar power.

LPG can make daily life more convenient in the following ways:

- Gas Heaters used to heat your home and office.

- Gas Geysers used to heat water instantly.

- Gas Braais provide a stable heat when braaiing with very little cleaning afterwards.

- Gas stoves & hobs used for indoor cooking.

- Gas fireplaces used for indoor and outdoor heating.

LPG is even used to fuel vehicles. A simple, inexpensive conversion can be done so that your car can run on Autogas, making your vehicle duel-fuel. Your car will be able to alternate between using Autogas and petrol or diesel.

Once again, Autogas is a more eco-friendly vehicle fuel as it produces 96% less carbon emissions than diesel and 68% less than petrol.

With increasing electricity prices in South Africa and more load-shedding being implemented every year, #LPG is a great alternative fuel to use at home.

(Gas Dryers) Did you know?

 

Have you heard about gas dryers?

According to Energy Star, a government-backed program that helps consumers learn about energy-efficient homes and products, your tumble dryer (or clothes dryer) is most likely the most energy-hungry appliance in your home even more than your refrigerator. 

If you’re shopping for a new dryer, now is a great opportunity to learn about ways to save energy. 

Gas dryers heat up much more quickly and generate more heat which in turn dries clothes faster. An electric dryer takes longer to reach its hottest point and doesn’t get as hot, so it uses electricity for a longer duration because it takes longer to tumble the clothes dry. If you want to save money on electricity, a gas dryer is well worth the consideration.

We break-down the pro's and con's of the gas dryer.

Pros:

• More energy efficient than electric dryers. 
• Dries a load of laundry more quickly.
• Uses a standard electrical outlet.

Cons: 

• Requires a gas hook-up.
• Must be placed near a vent that goes outside the home.
• Often more expensive than a comparable electric dryer.

Importance of  a Service:

Both of these types of dryers (electric or gas) pose safety hazards that can be mitigated with proper installation, maintenance and usage. It’s worth noting that the safety concerns about gas and electric dryers apply to pretty much any major home appliance. It is recommended to have your gas appliances and installations serviced regularly to ensure that they use gas efficiently.

Designs:

                                       

LG Ultra Large Capacity
Gas Dryer
with Sensor Dry Technology

Need more convincing? Watch the video below.

Is Your Gas Stove Turning Your Pots Black?

 

Your gas stove is turning your pots black.

Are your frying pans, saucepans and other cookware being left black after they've been used for cooking or reheating food on your gas hob? This is not normal. 

There are two potential causes for this problem and they are closely linked. They both impact the quality of the flame by producing a bad mixture of gas and air at the burner. The blackness left behind on your pans is called soot, which is caused by incomplete combustion due to a lack of oxygen.

 This can happen because:

• The air supply is not adjusted correctly
• The jets fitted are the incorrect size
• The jets need a thorough cleaning and should be serviced

 

The first possible explanation for why the flames on your hob are blackening your pans and other cookware is that the amount of air arriving at the burner is not properly adjusted. Gas hobs where the air supply to the burners can be adjusted, have an air adjustment collar fitted between the jet and the burner. To adjust the air supply, the distance between the jet and the air collar must be adjusted.

Why Service your Gas appliances?

Why should you service your gas appliances?

LPG is a fantastic alternative energy source to use in your home especially, in South Africa where loadshedding impacts our quality of life.

You can still cook, have access to warm water and keep your house warm with LPG home appliances. 

Just like you service your car, regular servicing of your gas appliances is fundamental in ensuring that they operate safely and use gas more efficiently. Efficient gas usage means you save money on gas as your gas will last longer.

If you experience any of these problems, it may be a good idea to book a service for your appliance:

The gas jet is blocked:

The first potential cause of your problem to consider is a blocked gas jet. The jet (or injector, as it can be known) serves to inject the gas into the burner cup. It is perforated on top with a hole of a very precise diameter to ensure the gas is delivered at the correct rate. If this hole is partially blocked (by liquid for example), the flow of gas will be affected, and this will end up having an impact on the quality of the flame, which will not burn correctly.

The openings on the burner crown are obstructed:

Bad quality flames are frequently caused by obstructions or blockages in the openings on the burner crown. These can get blocked by dirt, fat/grease, spilt liquids and even residual water left behind after the hob has been cleaned.

These are the most common problems that your flame will not burn properly. There are many reasons why you could experience issues with your gas appliance, some of these may even be due to your gas installation or gas set-up.