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New LPG Cylinder Valves to Improve Safety for Aussie RVs
I wonder whether any of this could be applicable or considered in the UK:
"Following a spate of incidents where gas leakage from “leisure-sized” LPG gas cylinders have caused explosions and fires resulting in serious injuries and even deaths, a new gas cylinder valve will be rolled out in the coming months.
According to an announcement from the Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, “concerns have been raised regarding incidents resulting from leaked gas due to a known weakness in the current Type 21 ‘POL’ cylinder valve. After considerable consultation, Standards Australia have published AS/NSZ 5601.1:2013 Amendment 4 and AS/NSZ 5601.2:2020 which include a change from the current Type 21 ‘POL’ connection on an LPG cylinder to a new safer leisure cylinder connection (LCC27). The standards refer to this as the Type 27 connection.”
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“The new LPG cylinder connection has additional safety advantages over the old Type 21 connection that are expected to significantly reduce the number of cylinder connection fires and injuries. The new cylinder valve incorporates a check valve that will only enable gas to flow when a gas-tight connection is made, reducing the risk of high-pressure gas escaping if the cylinder valve is opened during transportation or disconnected during use.”
“The new connection features a large diameter right-handed thread that is able to be operated without the use of tools. Perishable rubber seals are located with the body of the gas valve, which means they can be assessed for damage during the refilling process, and are replaced with the cylinder valve every 10 years as part of the cylinder test process. The connection also incorporates a thermal shutoff that allows the internal check valve to close and remove gas supply if the connection is exposed to a fire.”
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27th Jan 2021 6:34am
