Safe transport of cylinders

Transporting  gas cylinders in enclosed vehicles can pose a safety risk and is regulated by  law.

When  transporting gas cylinders:

• Do not  carry a cylinder greater than 9kg in an enclosed vehicle.
• You  can transport up to 2 cylinders (of 9kg or less) at a time in an enclosed  vehicle.
• Secure  each cylinder upright in the vehicle, preferably in the boot, with a plug  firmly fitted in the POL valve.
• Check that the cylinder valve is tightly closed.

For example:

• You may carry 2 (9kg cylinders) to a retailer to exchange or refill.
• You may carry 1 (3kg cylinder) and 1 (9kg cylinder) to a retailer to exchange or refill.

Do not leave cylinders in a vehicle for extended periods and transport them in a way that avoid them from being exposed to excessive heat or direct sunlight.

Cylinders greater than 9kg with a maximum combined water capacity of 250L cannot be transported in an enclosed vehicle. It can only be transported, if the vehicle is fitted with the appropriate dangerous goods signage. For example, you may carry 2 (45kg cylinders) and 1 (9kg cylinder) on an open vehicle without the need for additional signage.

Moving house

Most  removalist companies will not transport gas cylinders. Some gas suppliers  operate an exchange system—you can surrender a cylinder in one city and receive  a voucher for a replacement cylinder in your new city.

To  retain an empty cylinder, have it certified as ‘gas free’ by a gas supplier or  approved cylinder test station.