(NAPSA)—Learning more about preventing dangerous gas leaks in the homecould savelives, and minimize property damage. Some of the greatest dangers around the home may be unseen —such as gas leaks, carbon monoxide and radon. To avoid unseen dangers and alert your family to danger, many families check appliances regularly and purchase alarms. Increasingly, families are taking the extra precaution of using a gas connection system that features automatic gas shut-off. In the event of a catastrophic gas leak, a system such as Brass Craft’s Safety+PLUS” Advantage shuts off the flow of gas to the appliance. Safety+PLUS responds to excess gas flow muchlikea circuit breaker respondsto electrical overload. The valve shuts off gas flow only to the appliance where a leak is detected, allowing the rest of the home’s gas system to continue functioning. After the problem is corrected, the gas shut-off valve automatically resets, restoring gas flow and gas leak protection at the appliance. The accompanying stainless steel connector features ProCoat™, a specially engineered polymer coating that protects the connector from chemical exposure and possible corrosion. The connectors are offered in a variety of configurations for every gas appliance, including gas ranges, dryers, furnaces, water heaters, space heaters and gas log fireplaces. The shut-off valve is A gas connection system that features an automatic gas shutoff can help keep families safer. also sold separately for use with existing gas connectors. Both products can be found at hardware stores and homecenters in the plumbing department. If you do smell gas, act quickly. Open doors and windows, and check to see if any appliances were left on. Evacuate all occupants and call your local gas company from a neighbor’s home. Whatever you do, don’t do anything to trigger an explosion. Do not smoke, use a lighter or strike a match. Never operate anelectrical switch, including garage door openers, telephonesorflashlights, since an electrical current could ignite an explosion. For more information, visit www.brasscraft.com or call (248) 305-6000.
