There is nothing worse than turning on your stove, heater, gas braai or any other gas appliance only to discover that you’re out of gas. But how do you tell if it’s empty or running low on gas? Here are two tried and tested methods to measure the amount of gas you have left in your bottle.

Method One: Weighing

If you think your gas bottle is feeling a little lighter than you’d like, weighing the bottle is a great way to see how much gas is left. Most bottles will have the empty  weight stamped on the neck, and if the weight indicated on the stamp and the weight of your bottle are the same, you’re out of gas. You can then approximate the amount of gas you have left by the difference in weight. 

Method Two: The Water Method

For larger bottles that won’t fit on your bathroom scale, this method will probably work best for you. Fill a bucket with hot water from the tap and carefully pour it down the side of the gas bottle. A line of condensation should appear on the bottle indicating where the gas level is. If this line doesn’t show up, wait a few seconds and then run your hand down the side of the bottle where you poured the hot water. There will be a notable temperature difference between where the bottle is empty and where the gas is sitting, with the area of the gas being colder than the empty part of the bottle.

Make sure you use a trusted Gas supplier to avoid half full gas cylinders. Trust Sims Gas to guarantee FULL quality and accredited LPG for your household and commercial needs.

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Switching your electrical stove top and replacing it with a gas powered stove has a wide range of advantages...

Although electricity has made our lives far easier and a lot more comfortable, making use of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG)  provides an efficient cooking method, with a few more important benefits that cannot be ignored. Here are the top four reasons you should be cooking with gas instead of electricity.

Immediate and even heat:

Using gas ensures that there won’t be such a long waiting period for your stove plate to warm up. This is the reason that many professional chefs opt for gas stoves as they can quickly and easily heat up their pan or pot with the turn of a dial. The heat provided by a gas stove is also evenly distributed across your cookware, ensuring you won’t have any cold spots or scorching areas on your pan when you cook.

Cleaner fuel source:

LPG gas is both lead and sulphur free and doesn’t require  burning  coal and other Fossil fuels to produce electricity.  Although gas is still a resource that requires extraction for our consumption, it is a more environmentally friendly option at the moment.

Unaffected by blackouts and load-shedding:

We’ve all been there when the power goes out right in the middle of cooking dinner. South Africans are very familiar with load-shedding, and most of us in Johannesburg aren’t strangers to blackouts during our famous Highveld storms. Having a gas stove means that when the power is out, there’s no need to worry.  With a LPG cooker, you will always be ready to cook up a storm, even though it may be by candle-light. 

Cheaper operating costs:

While the initial purchase and installation costs of a gas stove may be more expensive than  a standard electrical stove set up, the costs of running on gas are far less over time. An investment into using gas for your home cooking needs will give you peace of mind for many years to come. 

With all the benefits we’ve just mentioned, it is very easy to see whygas stoves have become increasingly popular in so many home across South Africa. 
Make sure you use a trusted Gas supplier to avoid half full gas cylinders.

Trust Sims Gas to guarantee FULL quality and accredited LPG for your household and commercial needs.

Visit our website for more information: www.simsgas.co.za
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Holidays Summer is here and it’s time to get ready for your camping or beach holiday. There’s nothing better than enjoying a skottel braai with friends and family.

Gas is cheap, convenient and easy to use, unlike fixed electrical stove-tops or a wood/coal braai that requires making a fire each time.  

Here are 3 Ways to get your Gas Cylinder ready for the holidays:

1. Supply and Safety
   Before you begin your trip, it’s important to ensure your gas bottle and skottel are in optimal condition for the holiday ahead.  There is nothing worse than not having gas available when you’re about to start cooking! Have your gas bottle filled and checked for leaks before you start hitting the road and  make sure to properly weigh it to make certain it’s full.
2. Cleaning and Maintenance
   A dirty gas cylinder, skottel braai and attachments can be a safety hazards, which is why regular cleaning and maintenance should be a top priority.  To remove the grease, oil and other dirt from your gas cylinder, clean the affected areas with a weak soapy solution, making sure to rinse properly and dry thoroughly before use. For the braai grid and additional accessories, clean with warm water and some dish-washing liquid.
3. Pack all the Accessories
   Check you have all the necessary attachments for the gas-braai, from the burner and cooking plates to the gas bottle itself.  It’s important to know the state of your cooking equipment and all the accessories you will need before leaving home, so you can easily replace anything.  There is a wide range of fantastic accessories readily available to suit your favourite dishes and cooking techniques. 
   
   Get ready to enjoy your freshly-filled gas bottle for hours of culinary delight,  indulging in all your favourite foods, no matter where you go. With enough gas on-tap and a good imagination, there’s nothing you can’t enjoy with friends and family this summer. 
   
   Make sure you use a trusted Gas supplier to avoid half full gas cylinders. Trust Sims Gas to guarantee FULL quality and accredited LPG for your household and commercial needs. Visit our website for more information: www.simsgas.co.zaPhone: 031 902 6533Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
   
   Or fill in your gas supply query here: http://ow.ly/B7YH30mIb8h