Domestic Gas and LPG Specialist
ABOUT US
Flame on Gas grew out of a genuine need for a reliable, domestic gas installation company in Johannesburg that offers outstanding service, a personalised approach and the willingness to go the extra mile. No job or detail is too small. Neil Sleight, owner and installation manager of Flame on Gas Co (PTY) Ltd, cut his teeth in the hospitality industry and truly understands the importance of customer satisfaction and retention. Neil’s values as a business owner are what sets the company apart from other service providers in the industry. You can rest-assured that your installation will be handled promptly, professionally and undertaken by experienced and certified installers who are registered with LPGSA.
SERVICES
LP Domestic Gas Installations:
- Gas stoves, ovens and hobs
- Gas geysers
- Gas braais
- Gas fireplaces and heaters
- We connect all appliances available in the South African market.
- We also issue certificates for all our new installations.
Issuing of Certificates of Compliance (CoC), Inspections and Leak Detection:
Do you have a certificate of compliance for your gas installation? Is it current and up to date? Do you know that this certificate is necessary for your household insurance, sale of property and bond registration?
Don’t take a chance with your existing installation. Keep your family safe and call us to service your cylinders and connection hardware. Once your existing installation is up to specification, we will issue a certificate.
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WHY GAS
The advantages of gas are numerous:
- Instant cooking heat/flame
- Easy to light and control even during load-shedding
- Easy to maintain and service
- Compatible with many different appliances
- Cost-effective compared to electricity
- Burns cleanly and does not produce any soot or smoke or alter the taste of your food
- Safe to use as most appliances have built-in safety features
- Adds to the value of your property
Gas Installation Requirements
- Gas cylinders are not permitted to be within 1 metre when measuring horizontally from any door, window or airbrick.
- If there is no non-combustable roof above the installation, cylinders are not permitted to be within 3 metres below a window.
- If a non-combustible roof is installed, then the distance may be reduced to 1,5 metres.
- If an electric fence is the same height or higher than the cylinders or regulator, the electric fence must be 5 metres away from the gas cylinder.
- A 3-metre area around the gas cylinder should be kept clear of combustible materials.
- Cylinders should be installed and stored a safe distance from electrical items.
- Distance from any electrical source should be 5 metres or more, if the source is the same or lower height as the cylinder.
- If the electrical source is higher than the regulator or cylinder, then the distance can be reduced to 1,5 metres.
- The minimum distance required from the isolator to the stove/hob is 200 mm.
- If a gas cylinder is installed indoors, no pipe or hose may pass through any cupboard dividers.
Legal Requirements
As registered LP Gas Installers, we work in accordance with:The Appliance Approval and Certification – South African National Standards (SANS) Code 1539
Gas Installation – South African National Standard (SANS) 10087-1:2013Health and Safety – Pressure Equipment Regulation Section 43 of the Occupational.Health and Safety Act (OHSCA), Act No. 85 of 1993.
GALLERY
FAQ
Q: Is gas safe to use?
A: Gas is most often used for heating and cooking, it’s a safe, reliable and convenient alternative to electricity. The gas you use is standard LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) and is made of a mixture of propane and butane gases, its simple chemical structure means that it’s clean-burning and very safe.
Q: What sizes are the cylinders?
A: Gas bottles come in a range of sizes, from small, portable cylinders to bigger household units. Most people that camp or braai will be familiar with the blue Cadac range of 3kg, 4.5 kg, 5kg, 6kg, 7kg and 9 kg cylinders. For household use, larger 9 kg, 19 kg and 48 kg units are also available.
Q: Is my certificate valid to submit to the deeds office when I sell my house?
A: When selling your property, the certificate of Conformity has to have been issued within three months of the sale.
Q: I have bought an existing installation and want to add a second appliance to the gas line, can I do this myself?
A: No, all installations must be carried out by a registered and certified LP Gas installer, a new certificate of compliance must be issued after any changes are made to the existing installation.
Q: How many spare gas bottles may I store at home?
A: You may not have more than 100kgs of LP Gas on your residential property without prior approval from the Fire Department.
Q: Why does LP gas smell so bad?
A: Normally produced LP Gas has no smell, a chemical called Ethyl Mercaptan (smells like rotten onions) is added to ensure any leaks will be detected by smell long before vapor concentration in the air reaches flammable limits under normal circumstances.
Q: Can I have a gas cylinder inside my house for my stove?
A: Yes, a proper installation will allow up to a 19kg cylinder inside a house / dwelling, with a limit of a 9kg cylinder per flat, in a block of adjoined flats.
Q: Can I have any stove or hob appliance installed in my house?
A: Provided that the unit is Compliant with South African Laws and Standards, and registered with the LP Gas association / SABS as such, it may be installed by a certified installer.
CONTACT US
Contact Details
Flame on Gas Co (PTY) Ltd
Phone Neil: 0828034430
Address: Po Box 1481
Parklands
2121
Email: neil@flameongas.co.za