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Gas Leak Detectors: What You Need To Know
Natural gas leaks can be extremely dangerous and deadly. A simple flip of a light switch in some gas leak conditions may be all it takes to cause an explosion. Although odorless by nature, the natural gas that flows into your home contains odorant – similar to a rotten egg smell – added by the gas company to make it easy for you to detect gas leaks.
You can’t rely exclusively on your sense of smell, however, to detect gas leaks. The odor added to natural gas often fades. Additionally, this odor may be masked by other odors in your home. For these reasons, a gas leak detector is recommended.
Gas leaks detectors may vary in price, and some may require professional installation. The most basic gas detectors resemble smoke detectors and are easy to install. Advanced gas leak detectors may interface with your home’s security system; these require professional installation. All detectors come with some form of alarm system, whether it’s a flashing light, a noise or both. And, most detectors are battery powered or electricity powered with battery backup.
An important factor to consider when choosing a gas leak detector is the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL). The LEL is the least amount of detectable gas that will trigger an alarm, and LELs vary by gas leak detector. Also of importance is location of the detector in your home; you want to make sure it is situated near potential sources of natural gas leaks.
For more information about gas leak detection, gas leak repair or gas leak detectors, contact our Lewisville TX plumbing company. We are experts in isolating gas leaks and repairing gas piping.
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