Test Yourself: Gas Barbecue Basics

1. When is it safe to use a propane barbecue in a garage?
a. If it is too rainy or cold to stay outdoors for long.
b. On the condition that you do not leave it unattended.
c. If it is the location most convenient to the eating area.
d. Never.

2. How do you test for leaks?
a. Brush leak detector solution onto connections and valves. Rising bubbles indicate a leak.
b.Use a match or lighter. A flame indicates there is a leak.
c. Smell the apparatus. A distinct odour like rotten eggs or boiling cabbage indicates a leak.
d. Use any of the above methods.

3. What maintenance is necessary before using a barbecue for the first time in the spring?
a. Thoroughly inspect, clean and repair it.
b. Replace worn or rusted parts.
c. Check all cylinder connections for leaks.
d. All of the above.

4. When lighting your barbecue, which of the following actions comes last?
a. Turn on the burner.
b. Open the lid.
c. Use the igniter switch.
d. Use the service valve on the propane cylinder to turn on the gas supply.

5. Where should you store cylinders when they are not in use?
a. In an enclosed space, such as a garage or shed, which you can lock.
b. Outdoors away from sources of ignition, in a well-ventilated area.
c. Under or near the gas grill where they are convenient.
d. Any of the above locations would be safe.