Gas Grill Safety For Your Summer Barbecue
In this season of cookouts and outdoor parties, it's important to ensure that your gas grill is operating safely. Proper maintenance plays a big role in keeping this outdoor appliance functioning the way it should, but even with a well-maintained grill, things can go wrong. Learn the dos and don'ts of using and caring for your gas grill and its accompanying propane tank. Situations to Avoid Allowing children to play with or adjust the gas flow of your gas grill Storing your tank where it's subject to extremes of heat or cold Leaving your grill unattended when it's in use Smoking near your propane tank, or allowing others to smoke Using lighter fluid on your gas grill Storing propane tanks on their sides Using matches or lighters to check for leaks Using your gas grill indoors These may sound like common sense precautions to someone who has experience using propane, but a surprising number of tragic accidents occur every year from grill owners who make simple mistakes like these.