To ensure their safety, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has advised homeowners not to use their cylinders for more than 10 years. Mohammed Kudus, the NPA's Head of Communication, advises consumers to purchase cylinders with manufacturing dates imprinted on them because the date will enable them to monitor the cylinders' longevity.
On June 15, 2023, Mr. Kudus urged Ghanaians to shop from reputable vendors in order to prevent any accidents in the home while speaking on Rainbow radio. "A production date needs to be on every cylinder. If it isn't manufactured on a specific day, don't buy it. The cylinder might be pre-owned or reconditioned. A brand-new cylinder ought to only be kept for ten years before being thrown out after purchase. Invest your money on reliable suppliers. According to the chief of communication at the National Petroleum Authority, the manufacturing date might help you keep track of how many years you have used the cylinder.
Additionally, he issued a warning to those using cylinders in coastal locations, advising them to get rid of them if they start to corrode.
He explained that the corroded cylinders might develop holes or make the substance lighter, which could cause an explosion when it comes into touch with heat. The use of it could put you in risk if you observe and feel that the corrosiveness is extreme. The ten-year life expectancy varies depending on how far north or how close to the sea one lives. The one utilized next to the sea will corrode more quickly, and as it corrodes, it may develop holes or make the contents lighter, and when the contents are lighter, there is a chance of an explosion when the heat moves closer to the cylinder," Mr. Kudus added.
In spite of fierce opposition, the NPA plans to implement cylinder recirculation activities in Accra and Kumasi. The policy's goal is to guarantee that by 2030, 50% of Ghanaians will have access to safe, clean, and environmentally friendly LPG for expanded home, commercial, and industrial use.
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