Gas Heater Overview
Gas heater is a small heating device that is mostly used to warm up the small area like room, in vehicles like cars, buses, etc. for vehicles, Gas Heater will be inactive form if and only if the vehicle is operating. Gas heaters do not need air to burn outgases, so they are a very efficient way to gain energy.
Gas heaters mostly burn out methane gas which is sometimes called natural gas, propane or butane to provide heat to the user. Gas heaters are controlled mechanically or electrically by thermostat devices. The formation of hydrates can also be avoided by using Gas Heater. Now a day, Gas heater is an essential part of our lives specifically in winters.
History of Gas Heater
First Gas Heater came into the market almost in 1856 which was commercialized by English Company Pettit and Smith. Its flame nearby heats up the air. Nowadays modern Gas Heaters come into the market.
Precautions while using Gas Heater
- While using the heater, follow the guidelines provided by the manufacturer.
- If you are using a gas heater in your room, then you are advised to turn your heater off properly before going for sleep.
- If the gas heater is on, then don’t move your gas heater device. First, turn it off and then adjust its position.
- Keep your children and pets away from as Heaters.
- Always keep a distance from gas heaters because gas heater flames are not a joke. Also, put you’re your flammable objects almost 1.5 meters away from heaters.
- If somehow gas is leaked, then immediately close the valve, turn off your heater and leave the all windows and door open.
Health issues associated with damaged Gas Heaters
Somehow if some fault occurs in your Gas Heater then there are chances that the gases which are burned may come out in the environment. These gases are colorless naturally but cause severe health problems. Mostly faulty heater excludes carbon mono-oxide which raises the health problems. You will feel tiredness, drowsy feeling, nausea, etc.
Ways to use Gas Heaters Safely
- Don’t touch the hot surface of Gas heater otherwise, it will hurt you.
- When your heater is off, and its surface is cool then clean it up and remove the dust properly.
- If you are using heater in the kitchen or in the bathroom then keep your exhaust fans off.
- Always keep your children at least one meter away from Gas Heater.
- Never keep your heater on when you are leaving room/kitchen, bathroom, etc.
- Don’t keep gas cylinders indoor.