LPG Gas Fitting in Sheldon
Gas fitting for Sheldon homes on bottled LPG: cylinder connections, regulators, appliance hook-ups and bottled-gas changeovers, by a licensed gasfitter.
Living on bottled gas
Not every property is on a natural gas main. Homes without one can run a cooktop, hot water or heating on LPG cylinders instead. Bottled gas is safe when the system is installed and looked after properly, but it behaves differently from natural gas.
LPG is heavier than air. Queensland’s gas safety regulator notes that while natural gas tends to rise and disperse, LPG can pool in low areas and drains. That matters for where cylinders sit and where a leak would collect.
Like all fuel gas, LPG has no smell of its own. A chemical called mercaptan is added to give it a rotten-egg smell so a leak is easy to notice. Fuel gases aren’t poisonous, but a leak can displace oxygen and cause nausea and dizziness, and the gas is highly flammable.
How Our Sheldon Plumbers Can Help You
Hot Water Repairs and Installations
We’re your local hot water specialists offering repair and replacement of hot water units. Allow us to give you a quote to help you get back up and running as soon as possible.
Water-Saving Devices
Looking to save money on your utilities each month? Let us provide you with a range of water-saving devices that will help you use less water each day and help lower your bills.
Pre-Purchase Inspections
Are you about to purchase a property? Hold off until you can have one of our professionals conduct an inspection of the plumbing system to ensure that it’s in good condition. We use a CCTV camera to ensure storm water and sewers are intact during the inspection.
Property Maintenance
Jim Monger Plumbing and Gas can provide you with maintenance services for any rental properties that you own and make sure everything is working and running smoothly.
Fixture Installations
We install everything to do with plumbing, including vanity cabinets, toilets, dishwashers, fridges, water filters and much more. Call us for your appliance installation today.
Leaky Plumbing Fixtures
Our staff specialises in leak repair on any kind of leak. Whether it be a leaky pipe to a toilet or a tap not turning off, you’ve come to the right place for your repair services.
Hot Water and Cold Water Supply
Looking for a new water main? No problem. We have the right machines and tools to re-run any water pipes. Replacing a broken section of your water main or installing a new one? We can handle it.
Rainwater Tank Services
Wishing you could save that rainwater? Our rainwater tanks allow you to fill your toilets, washing machines and more. We offer full rainwater tank services from colour selection to installation.
Septic System Services
Is the old system not working properly? The trenches look wet. No problem. Our team specialises in septic tanks and trenches and getting them back to working order through pumping, extending and renewal.
Drainage
We can assist you in removing excess water from run-off of neighbouring properties or low-lying areas. Jim Monger Plumbing and Gas can specifically design a system perfect for your property, whether it be seepage trenches, pump out lines, or trafficable pits. We are your one-stop shop.
Blocked Drains
A jet rodder or electric eel is used to clean out the blocked drain. Once cleaned, we insert our CCTV camera down the pipe to locate the blockage. With our latest equipment we can clear, locate and inspect your sewer or storm water drains, and whether the job calls for the jet rodder or the electric eel, we can unblock it.
Water Filter Services
Looking for a water filter for your home? You have come to the right place. We install water filters and can also change your existing cartridges. Call us today to find out how we can help.
Cylinders, connections and checks
Connected cylinders are maintained and tested by your LPG distributor. Watch for signs of trouble, such as a gas smell or a damaged cylinder, and phone the distributor if you have concerns. Cylinders should be secured, kept away from heat and ignition sources, and have their valves sealed when not in use.
Smaller portable cylinders, usually 9 kg for barbecues and camping, must carry a valid test stamp to be refilled. They’re stamped every 10 years, and refill stations must check the date and refuse a cylinder that isn’t in test.
A simple leak check: mix detergent and water in a spray bottle, and with the gas on, lightly spray the cylinder fittings, hose, regulator and connections. Bubbles mean a leak. Turn the gas off at the cylinder and don’t use it until it’s repaired.
Installing, altering or repairing the pipework, regulators and appliance connections is gas work, and only a licensed gasfitter can do it. We connect appliances on bottled supply, carry out bottled-gas changeovers, and issue the compliance certificate when an installation is complete. Gas licence L90908, plumbing licence QBCC 15504687.
Frequently asked questions
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Call 0418 871 269Who looks after my LPG bottles in Sheldon?
Your LPG distributor maintains and tests connected cylinders. Call them if you smell gas or see damage to a cylinder.
Why won’t the servo refill my BBQ gas bottle?
It may be out of test. Cylinders need a valid 10-year test stamp, and refill stations must check the date before filling.
How do I check my gas bottle for leaks?
With the gas on, spray soapy water on the cylinder fittings, hose, regulator and connections. Bubbles mean a leak: turn the gas off and get it repaired.
Can I connect a new gas appliance to my LPG myself?
No. Connecting an appliance is gas work, and in Queensland only a licensed gasfitter can do it.
Is LPG more dangerous than natural gas?
It behaves differently. LPG is heavier than air and can pool in low areas and drains, so cylinder placement and leak checks matter.
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Gas bottle connections or LPG appliances in Sheldon? Call 0418 871 269.
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