Smell gas? If you suspect you have a leaking fitting grab a spray bottle, add a squirt of dishwashing liquid and give it a spray.
If you see bubbles, you have a leak.
If you notice your gas bill has increased you might want to consider the spray bottle method but a better option would be to get a plumber out to pressure test for leaks, particularly if you have a home with galvanised pipes or gas appliances that are more than 10-15 years old.
Galvanised piping was commonly installed in homes built before the 1960s and it’s rare for me to come across an old, galvanised gas line that isn’t leaking.
And over time the seals inside old gas appliances and valves perish and start to leak.
The same thing can happen to gas regulators, internally they have a rubber diaphragm which will eventually perish and result in lpg escaping through the vent as shown in the image.
Often, small leaks go undetected until you need gas work done on your home and the gasfitter performs a pressure test.
Suspect you have a gas leak? We can pressure test your gas installation, check all of your gas appliances and issue a new compliance certificate to ensure your safety and peace of mind.
Thanks for reading,
Joshua Bell.