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Knowing about the expiry date of Gas Cylinder

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LPG gas is the most used cooking fuel in India and many other countries. Not only does it make your mother's kitchen work convenient, it is also a live bomb sitting just next to her almost all the time. Did you know that there is an expiry date (physical life) for LPG cylinders? Expired Cylinders are not safe for use and can cause lethal accidents. Using LPG cylinder post its expiry date can result in leakage that can also lead to an explosion. Once the cylinder is past the expiry date, one must stop using it. But most people have no idea how to check the expiry of the bottle. The steps to check the expiry are very simple and basic. Here is how you can check the expiry date of LPG cylinders : On one of three side stems of the cylinder, the expiry date is coded alpha numerically which starts with  A, B, C or D  followed by a  two digit number . e.g. D-06. The expiry of LPG Cylinder can be found on one of the metal strips that connect the body of the cylinder to top ring (h