Gas Bulletin 23 Portable LPG Cylinders User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Gas Bulletin
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Using portable LPG cylinders inside with flueless heaters
Gas Bulletin #23
Issued February 2023
23 Portable LPG Cylinders
The use of LPG cylinders to provide fuel for indoor flueless heaters is not
recommended. AS/NZS 5601.1 Gas Installations Standard, (referring to AS/NZS
1596:2014 Table 2.1) permits up to 20 litres (10 kilograms) of LPG to be
stored inside residential premises.
However, the combination of LPG cylinder and flueless heater together can
create a dangerous combination. The user may unwisely choose to ignore the
safety rules in safety bulletin 13 as the appliance can be moved at will. The
appliance might be used in prohibited locations (bedrooms, bathrooms), rooms
that are too small and which have no permanent ventilation installed.
Gas appliance retailers and installers are urged to strongly discourage this
practise and not to sell components to facilitate it.
Users of LP Gas should be aware of the hazards and risks of its storage and
use.
The storage and use of LPG cylinders inside poses a significant risk and
should be avoided. The cylinder could tip over and cause liquid supply to the
burner, which will result in flaring. Obviously, if the regulator was to vent
or the cylinder relief valve was to operate inside, the consequences could be
disastrous. Contact the Office of the Technical Regulator for more information
Online otr.sa.gov.au
Email [email protected]
Phone 8226 5722