ghworker2010 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Last night I got back from being away for 4 days and noticed that I accidentally left the gas burner on. It was on a low heat setting. I was in a major rush when leaving but can't believe that I left it on and slightly suspicious. Im also surprised that the gas bottle didn't run out as its quite old and must have been running low before we left. I suppose we are lucky that the cook top didn't overheat and catch fire after being on so long. I think its one good reason to take out a building fire insurance policy even if one is renting. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VocalNeal Posted April 26, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2018 What about global warming? 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dmaxdan Posted April 26, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2018 We always turn the knob on top of the gas bottle to the off positon when we have finished cooking. Its not a bad habit to get into. 15 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KittenKong Posted April 26, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2018 If I leave my condo overnight I turn off the water at the mains and also trip all the circuit breakers apart from the fridge. Being a condo it doesn't have gas, of course, but if it did I would treat it the same way. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I sometimes get the worrying feeling, did I left the coffee machine or gas on after I leave the home. It's never really the case, but the fear is still there. I was thinking of placing an checklist to my door to tick that I have actually checked everything is off when I leave the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKr Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Lucky for you that nothing with a wooden or plastic handle was left on the burner. Maybe time to go on a memory boosting diet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muntergok Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Just googled "memory boosting diet" as I need one & it does seem there are foods that can boost your memory! Will try. Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 6 hours ago, ghworker2010 said: I think its one good reason to take out a building fire insurance policy even if one is renting. Especially good advice for your neighbors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mario666 Posted April 26, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2018 27 minutes ago, muntergok said: Just googled "memory boosting diet" as I need one & it does seem there are foods that can boost your memory! Will try. Many thanks! I went on a "Memory Boosting Diet", but i can't remember what happened, where it was or when. I also went on an "Anger Management" course......It was fine until they gave me the the final bill....I was furious and even more so when they refused to give me a refund! 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Lucky it stayed burning & that you not a smoker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peperobi Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I suppose that is even better if you take care before you leave about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunque Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 9 hours ago, Dmaxdan said: We always turn the knob on top of the gas bottle to the off positon when we have finished cooking. Its not a bad habit to get into. I would be really anal - force of habit from doing a lot of yachting - and turn the valve off at the bottle while the burner is still on in order to burn off the excess in the tube. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Very happy for you that no damage was done. A wake up call for all of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acemaker Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 34 minutes ago, dotpoom said: Very happy for you that no damage was done. A wake up call for all of us. Is this over yet, Please say it is ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csabo Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 A cook top can catch fire? I'd like to see that. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdietz Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 9 hours ago, oilinki said: I sometimes get the worrying feeling, did I left the coffee machine or gas on after I leave the home. It's never really the case, but the fear is still there. I was thinking of placing an checklist to my door to tick that I have actually checked everything is off when I leave the house. Make pictures with your phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 9 hours ago, oilinki said: I sometimes get the worrying feeling, did I left the coffee machine or gas on after I leave the home. It's never really the case, but the fear is still there. I was thinking of placing an checklist to my door to tick that I have actually checked everything is off when I leave the house. What's worse? Worry about leaving it on or leaving it on? One could damage your place, the other can damage your health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaleboneman Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 12 minutes ago, csabo said: A cook top can catch fire? I'd like to see that. Mine catches fire every time I use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 14 hours ago, ghworker2010 said: Last night I got back from being away for 4 days and noticed that I accidentally left the gas burner on. It was on a low heat setting. I was in a major rush when leaving but can't believe that I left it on and slightly suspicious. Im also surprised that the gas bottle didn't run out as its quite old and must have been running low before we left. I suppose we are lucky that the cook top didn't overheat and catch fire after being on so long. I think its one good reason to take out a building fire insurance policy even if one is renting. "I suppose we are lucky that the cook top didn't overheat and catch fire..." Aren't stove tops designed to be up to be able to withstand the heat of the burner on full? It doesn't matter how long the burner was on for, the surrounds only get as hot as the burner, the heat doesn't increase any more with time once it's hot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Yup, if we go away on a trip, I shut the gas bottle valve, unplug unnecessary electric appliances from wall sockets including the water pump, and shut the city water in flow valve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkski Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Your getting old. I found my full water glass I lost last night in the pantry shelf thus am. So far I haven't left the car keys in the Fridge. How big was the tank? The mistakes we make when in a hurry. Glad it turned out ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 fails gonna escalate as you get older and older, accept the decay, there's nothing to do about the inevitable anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Leaving the gas on and accidental gas leaking plus heat in the kitchen are among reasons I switched to induction burner cooking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 maybe I would only need one if you are renting in the same building? Just kidding - glad you didn't blow everyone up - this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 7 hours ago, poanoi said: fails gonna escalate as you get older and older, accept the decay, there's nothing to do about the inevitable anyway True. I've already turned the microwave on and forgot to put the food in first. And that's only the beginning. Be afraid. Be very afraid....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essox essox Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 22 hours ago, Dmaxdan said: We always turn the knob on top of the gas bottle to the off positon when we have finished cooking. Its not a bad habit to get into. a GREAT idea !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 I would be worried about a breeze or gust of wind extinguishing the low flame leaving the heavier-than-air gas pooling around the floor, waiting for combustion. I note that for the past few years, all gas bottle connectors have a button that needs to be depressed before opening the valve on the bottle before the gas will flow. I think this is a safety shut-off for when a gas line ruptures, ie. sharp increase in gas flow and it shuts off? I don't think it triggers when the burner flame simply gets blown out and there is no rapid pressure change but maybe someone can experiment and get back with us... or maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 23 hours ago, Dmaxdan said: We always turn the knob on top of the gas bottle to the off positon when we have finished cooking. Its not a bad habit to get into. i thought everyone does that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangMaiLightning2143 Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 An electric downdraft exhaust grill/burner range like this one. “Jenn-Air” equipped with a with grill cover made of wood! Teenager left stove on came back to discoverpile of red burning embers. Glad whole house not burned to ground! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheard Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Go buy yourself an indication cooker. Impossible to leave it on. Sent from my F3116 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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