How To Spot Fake LPG Gas Cylinder Bottles In Nigeria.

It is easy to identify a substandard, counterfeit gas cylinder bottle. Some details can't be hidden, it's just too easy to spot. For example, there are many gas cylinder bottles that are labelled as 3kg or 6kg cylinder capacity, that are actually manufactured undersize, with less or more. They have been repaired, refurbished and repainted for reuse. These gas bottles are extremely dangerous for use. 

This is as a result of the manufacturing and design. They are either not tested or failed quality assurance inspection. You can use a digital scale to know the actual size. Tare weight is the empty weight of the gas bottle cylinder. Along with the gas bottle dimensions, they can vary greatly by manufacturer. However, older bottles tend to be heavier than more recent versions. By this, the gas bottle should weigh high not less on the scale. The tare (empty) weight of the bottle is stamped on the neck ring.

Cylinder bottles should provide secure tamper-proof cylinder seals. Such seals are a sign of a quality product and a guarantee that the cylinder is full and has been tested to the highest standard. SON quality assurance seal is seen as quality of the cylinder bottles. It must have quality (ISI/BIS mark) assurance prove. Also, to identify a quality gas bottle, check the cylinder has been delivered with the company seal and safety cap intact. A sealing cap is a device fitted to, or integral with the outlet of the cylinder valve to provide secondary closure.

Do not buy or use gas cylinder bottles unless it has been certified for use by SON. Look for the attached label or badge when you purchase the cylinder. Also, to know the originality of a cylinder bottles, check how it is been painted. Some cylinder bottles are usually refurbished and rust, fade with time. They are not anti-rust. Original cylinder bottles uses anti-rust painting. Brand logo is also well stamped on them. Quality gas bottles have detailed info of the cylinder bottle stamped clearly on the neck ring. If you check, you should be able to find:

*The Tare Worth (Empty weight),

*The Water Capacity (WC), and

*The LPG Worth (LW).

Lastly, check thickness of bending plate. The material used, if it's an aluminum, should be not less than 40mm. All welding line should be checked. Substandard gas bottles are know to be welded in an unprofessional way.