gas burner & kettle help

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

Flame back valve = flame out shut off ?

There you go.

I reckon he meant a flame arrestor which prevents the flame coming back up the pipe to the gas bottle?

[johnrm]

Hah, so it's ok to explode outside but not in!

[Leann ull]

Its fine indoors if you are using butane and not propane. No different than having a gas stove in the kitchen. The only issue is where does all the steam go?

My 5 burner kitchen stove is propane

[Will_D]

What ye are all talking about is a "flame failure device"

If the flame goes out the gas supply is cut off. Its the same a "no volt release switch" as used on machine tools (the red and green buttons) and the like so that if the lekky fails the machimne will NOT restart when the power comes back.

There is NO difference between butane and propane burners when they are used indoors. They can both kill you in 3 separate ways:

1. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:  Unlikely as they are burning in open air and should achieve complete combustion.

2. Asphixiation: If there is a gas leak and no explosion (see #3 below) then the gas will slowly fill a space from the floor up (like CO2 will!). Gas and no oxygen equals asphixiation.

3. Explosion: Butane/Propaner are heavier than air and so will fill up a cellar/floor area. If there is the WRONG amount of gas and air (i.e. an explosive mixture) in the mix then a simple spark will cause a big Bang. Source of spark: Could just be a light switch being switched or a thermostat opening or closing.

Hence Bord Gas's advive: If you smell gas DONT TOUCH THE ELECTRICITY!

Stay Safe Guys