Advantages and Disadvantages of LP Gas
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2018/07/03 09:51:52
Author: Colin Bouwer
Advantages & Disadvantages of LP Gas
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Gives you an instant cooking flame. | To store LPG, you require very sturdy tanks and cylinders. |
| Is easy and instantaneous to light. | In colder climates or conditions, there is a known problem related to starting due to the low vapour pressure of propane. |
| Is easy to control. The blue flame is visible and its size is easily controlled over a wide range so that the required rate of heating can be obtained. | More Expensive |
| Is non-poisonous and safe to use. | LPG boilers and gas stoves need regular maintenance to ensure that they are running efficiently. |
| Burns cleanly and does not produce any soot, smoke or smell during combustion, therefore leaving your kitchen clean. | Increased awareness yet to be created with regard to safe storage of LPG cylinders in domestic properties. |
| Is pure, and very consistent in quality. | LPG is highly inflammable |
| Cooking is quick and the kitchen does not get heated as with other fuels like wood or charcoal. | Potentially very hazardous. |
| Is compatible with many different appliances and easy to maintain. | Transporting LPG is not very easy. |