I've just moved into a new apartment which has a gas stove that uses those large gas bottles which are kept under the sink.

I've heard they're one of the major causes of fires in PP and have been recommended by a Khmer friend not to use it and to buy an electric stove, but there isn't really room to keep an electric stove.

What do others suggest? Also, as it's currently empty, where do you refills from?

Thanks

It's the small spray cans that cause the majority of gas fires, not the big ones. The small ones are refillled until they rust, then they're spray-painted to look pretty (hide the rust), and then are still used until they rupture. We need to use these because reasons, but we buy brand new ones, and get them refilled. We don't allow the spray-painted ones onsite on threat of dismissal, and retrain if anyone brings one other than ours onsite.

Depending on where you are, there will be a mom and pop store near you that will bring you a refill and fit it for around $15, give or take. If you don't speak Khmer, just take a photo of the tank and show it to the local house shops. If you're in a more developed area, take the tank outside and show it to a local tuktuk driver and ask him in very broken Khmer "som dtiet kanlengna?" (please more where?) - another poster might give you a better question, but the tuktuk driver will know what you want when he sees the tank anyway. Don't ask him to go and exchange it (unless you know him very well) as you won't see it again - get him to take you to a gas shop.

Remember that the thread on gas canisters is reversed, it's not righty-tighty, if you've not handled one before.

but its the big ones tat kills u

newsworthy/school-teacher-dies-gas-expl ... anoukville

bolueeleh wrote: ↑Sun Sep 23, 2018 5:35 pm but its the big ones tat kills u

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Yep, okay, so that's one big tank explosion in recent memory as compared to how many house fires and injuries caused by the small ones?

if you smell eggs, run.

StroppyChops wrote: ↑Sun Sep 23, 2018 5:50 pm

bolueeleh wrote: ↑Sun Sep 23, 2018 5:35 pm but its the big ones tat kills u

newsworthy/school-teacher-dies-gas-expl ... anoukville

Yep, okay, so that's one big tank explosion in recent memory as compared to how many house fires and injuries caused by the small ones?

And to be fair that gas tank explosion was apparently triggered by a lightning strike.

eatingmore101 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 23, 2018 5:51 pm if you smell eggs, run.

What if they're, like, eggs?

We follow Stroppy's logic with the big bottles. We buy new big bottles and accept no substitute bottles for refills. A new one is a bit expensive, around $25 if I recall correctly, but will last years. Cheap insurance really.

I dont know the layout of your apartment.

Could you drill a hole through the wall and put the gas bottle outside?

Would it get stolen?

If the gas bottle is old and in very bad condition, I'd suggest buying your own. Get the number for a refill service, and arrange for them to collect, refill and return your gas bottle rather than exchange it. When they deliver your new gas bottle the first time, ask them to inspect your hose and all connections.

I recommend Modern Gas, they have several branches throughout PP and provide a reliable service at a reasonable price. Just google them, or search on FB.

As long as all connections are in good condition and connected correctly and tested regularly, they are perfectly safe, as Stroppy said, it's the small butane canisters which are a major hazard.