Managing your LPG at home doesn\u2019t need to be tricky or time consuming. Whether you use gas for cooking, heating or hot water, here are our top tips for ensuring you\u2019ve always got plenty of gas on hand.
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If you\u2019ve got multiple gas bottles \u2013 that are connected by a changeover lever \u2013 you\u2019ve got what\u2019s known as an \u2018exchange system\u2019. And it\u2019s exactly what it sounds like. When one bottle\u2019s empty, you can swap it over to the other. We recommend ordering a new cylinder<\/a> as soon as you swap over the tank. This will help avoid any chance of cold showers, or microwave meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your gas usage might change over time, so it\u2019s good to keep tabs on it. If you\u2019ve purchased new gas appliances, have taken up regular meal prep or cooking or are enjoying longer showers during colder months, your usage will most likely go up. It\u2019s worth considering whether you need to increase how often you get your LPG delivered. If you\u2019re on a regular refill schedule, give us a call<\/a> and let us know you need to change the frequency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of keeping tabs on your usage, it\u2019s handy to monitor your gas levels regularly. The best part? You\u2019ll just need a jug of hot water; it\u2019s aptly called the \u2018hot water test\u2019. Simply pour some hot (not boiling) water down the side of the cylinder while your gas appliances are in use. Then, run your hand down the cylinder, it will feel cool to the touch at the level of the gas. If you use a larger tank (like a 45KG cylinder), checking your levels might be even easier as they usually have a gauge that measures how much is left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This one might seem obvious, but if your LPG supplier can\u2019t get access to your property, they likely won\u2019t be able to complete your delivery. On the day of your delivery, make sure there\u2019s clear and safe access to your property. This includes ensuring any dogs, goats or even llamas are restrained and that the relevant gates are unlocked. Another thing to note is that any items blocking access to your LPG installation will also need to be cleared \u2013 including obstructions on driveways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re not already registered for our online portal, My Account<\/a>, why not? Our handy portal makes managing your gas needs easy. You can place orders, keep track of your account balance, make payments and track your orders \u2013 all of this from the comfort of your computer\/palm of your hand with the Origin app<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKeep tabs on your usage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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