With the mercury starting to ascend, it’s time to dust off the barbecue, scrub the tongs and wash the apron all in preparation for a big season of summer sizzling. But before firing up the barbie for the first time, it’s important to take a few safety precautions to ensure the barbecue is ready and safe to use, experts warn.
“Each summer season we see incidents relation to gas barbecues that are easily preventable with a few quick and easy safety measures,” says Graham Brake, managing director of Australian Appliance Company, Black & Stone.
With more than twenty years experience in the gas appliance industry, Mr Brake suggests that checking gas cylinders and hoses to ensure they are intact and that all connections are tight and leak free are important steps before hitting the ignition.
With the mercury starting to ascend, it’s time to dust off the barbecue, scrub the tongs and wash the apron all in preparation for a big season of summer sizzling. But before firing up the barbie for the first time, it’s important to take a few safety precautions to ensure the barbecue is ready and safe to use, experts warn.
“Each summer season we see incidents relation to gas barbecues that are easily preventable with a few quick and easy safety measures,” says Graham Brake, managing director of Australian Appliance Company, Black & Stone.
With more than twenty years experience in the gas appliance industry, Mr Brake suggests that checking gas cylinders and hoses to ensure they are intact and that all connections are tight and leak free are important steps before hitting the ignition.
“Many Australian’s don’t realise that barbecues are an appliance, much like your oven, that needs love and care all year round, and shouldn’t be left standing unprotected to the elements,” says Mr Brake.
One simple measure that is easy to use and a cost effective solution to avoid barbecue mishaps is the Black & Stone Gas Safety Gauge. Designed here in Australia, this clever all-in-one safety device screws onto the gas cylinder, automatically shutting off the gas should a major leak occur.
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