As the temperature continues to drop, the gas consumption for heating and bathing has increased, and it has entered the peak period of gas household use. According to statistics, at least 90% of gas accidents occur in winter every year. The aging of gas hoses in residents' homes and carbon monoxide poisoning caused by improper use of gas water heaters are the biggest hidden dangers.
According to a person in charge, at present, most of the gas hoses used in citizens' homes are ordinary plastic hoses. Due to their material characteristics, they are easy to collapse, wear, and have poor thermal radiation resistance. They need to be replaced after 2 years of use. If not replaced in time, aging and cracking may occur. Accidents such as gas leaks and explosions caused by rats biting through hoses often occur. Since the end of last year, relevant departments have begun to replace metal armored composite gas hoses for new users and some old users. At present, nearly 50,000 residents have completed the replacement. But many citizens still use ordinary rubber hoses. Therefore, the person in charge called on the public to actively install safer armored hoses.
In addition, carbon monoxide poisoning caused by improper use of water heaters has also become a major hidden danger in gas use. Remind the public: Do not use gas water heaters for a long time, no more than 30 minutes each time, and ensure indoor and outdoor air circulation at any time, so as to avoid the sharp drop of indoor oxygen content caused by the water heater working for a long time, resulting in hypoxia and suffocation. Check your home gas appliances frequently. The safe service life of gas appliances is 8 years, and should be replaced in time after expiration.
