1. GAS LEAK TEST
Always remember to perform the gas leak test before and after a refill, every time you reconnect the regulator with soapy water (detergent). Place the solution in a liquid spray bottle. It's a good idea to leave the spray bottle nearby the gas skid so it's always a handy reminder to perform the leak test, or if you smell something strange or gasous. Spray the entire valve, adapters, pipelines joint and hose assembly with the soapy water. Bubbles well form if there is a gas leak and you may also smell the gas. You need to test the entire assembly from the gas pump all the way to where the gas hose attaches. Remember to always test for leaks everyday to start the gas skid filling system.
2. GAS SKID FILLING SYSTEM
One rule for gas skid filling system, is that only skilled operators should work on gas circuit. Notice the sound of the pump motor. If strange noises or movement is heard, quickly switch off the gas circuit and power supply, then contact the gas repairman. For smoky motor pump, smoke fusing coming out from the motor pump, immediately switch off the power. If the gas skid runs on a gasoline generator, or diesel, switch off the circuit breaker immediately. This could be from a high voltage power supply. Running motor pump on high voltage can damage the gas skid filling system. When this happens, smoke fusing is seem. Most motor pump faults, mean the capacitor is damaged, from a damage coil. You can ask your gas repairman for a replacement.
3. OPERATING GAS SKID
Operators must go through extensive training before OPERATING the gas skid filling system. An inexperience operator can do more harm than good. Only skilled persons should work on gas circuit. Always remember to close all taps including gas pump nozzle valves, storage tank taps and pipelines valves, after end of each day work. Only the pressure relief valve should be left alone.
4. STORAGE TANK CHECK
The more you dispense, the more gas in the storage tank reduces. This is more reason to check the storage tank gauge level every once in a week. This help you know the level of LPG remaining in the storage tank, the gas percentage level, so you know when to order for a refill. Sometimes, when the gas gauge indicates a 25% gas level, you will notice gas FLOW gets slow. This should hint that storage tank needs to be refilled as soon as possible. Increasing pressure relief valve will do little good. The more pressure on the storage tank gas supply, the more damages you do to the filling system. It is best you contact your supplier when the gas gauge indicates a 20% gas level. Be more careful on how you use the pressure relief valve, increasing the pressure more than usual can cause damages to the motor pump engines.