Gas bottles must remain outside
The barbecue season has come to an end. For many, the question now is where to store the gas grill during the winter months. The BfB Beratungsstelle für Brandverhütung warns against storing the equipment inside the house or in the garage.
In many places, gas barbecues are stored in basements or garages to protect them from the cold and wet. However, this carries a high risk. If gas escapes from the supposedly sealed container, even pressing the light switch can lead to an explosion.
The BfB Consulting Center for Fire Prevention therefore recommends that the gas bottle and the barbecue be stored separately. It should also be carefully checked whether the gas bottle tap is well closed and tight. In addition, the gas bottle must be stored outside, for example in the garden or on the balcony. Make sure that the surface is dry, firm and level. The bottles must not be stored together with easily combustible materials. The gas used for the grill is heavier than air. Therefore, the containers must always be placed in such a way that any escaping gas cannot enter recesses.
In addition, safety instructions are attached to each gas cylinder and must be observed. Defective devices may only be repaired by designated specialists.
BfB safety tips at a glance
- Place grill without bottle in the house, basement or garage
- Store gas cylinders only outdoors under a roof or cover
- Close the gas cylinder valves tightly and screw on the cylinder cap
- Protect gas cylinders from damage
- Do not deposit gas cylinders near depressions in the ground
- Observe safety instructions
More safety tips at bfb-cipi.ch/gasbottle
