Unfortunately, since LPG gas cylinders or containers are made from metals such as aluminium, they are prone to rust. If metal rusts or something rusts it, it becomes covered with rust. This causes rust spots on cooking gas cylinders. Eventually, it becomes covered with rust.
Brass doesn't rust. Rust formed on some metals are mainly caused by the action of water and air. One way to prevent your cooking gas cylinders from rust at home is by applying or spray them with lubricant and penetrating oil. To put a lubricant, for example oil on something such as metals, prevents them to be destroy slowly by chemical action.
Spraying your cooking gas cylinders stored in your store-room or one that had not been used for a very long time with lubricant and penetrating oil, guards against corrosion. There is something called the "CORROSIVE EFFECT" of salt water. By lubricating, it helps drive out moisture and stop squeak.
How To Lubricate Your Cooking Gas Cylinders At Home
1. Look for lubricant and penetrating oil - they can be found in your kitchen or purchased at local stores near you.
2. Pour some in a container well.
3. Saturate the area and soak for several minutes.
4. For best results against oxidation, allow to penetrate and do not clean off.
5 Reason To Apply Lubricant On LPG Gas Cylinders.
1. It helps reduce adhesion of oxidation to metal and unlock metal parts that are clogged, frozen or oxidized. Especially the parts between the gas cylinder valve and gas regulator.
2. It helps penetrate the pores of metal.
3. It eliminates particles of dirt, dust, and grease while creating an anti-corrosion barries.
4. It protects metallic surface against moisture and other corrosive components.
5. To help quickly remove moisture from rusty surfaces.
Types Of Lubricant And Penetrating Oil For Cooking Gas Cylinder Rust
Oil helps penetrate, Lubricate, clean and displace moisture. They can easily be found at home in your kitchen or store-room. So, you don't have to break the bank or hurt your pocket to purchase one. These lubricant oil can do perfect job. Also, they can be used to loosen rusty parts such as bolts, valves or locks.
They are:
i) Kerosene
ii) Petroleum Jelly
iii) Petroleum Base Oil
iv) Shea butter
v) Grease
vi) Cooking Oil such as red Oil.