Funny smell when using gas! HELP!!!

27col

Yes, you are right. I forgot my basic chemistry. Nothing wrong with a bit of pedantry.

gaum

Hi all,

Have just found this thread as I have the same problem - a sort of 'petroleum' smell when I turn on the gas hob. My flat was repainted recently, but it was finished three weeks ago and there are no paints/white spirits lying around any longer. Should it still smell this strong? If so, how long will it last? If not, could it be anything else?

Many thanks,

Gaum.

BallandChain

I'm glad I saw this thread. Next door have had the builders/decorators round and a strong smell of paint? has come into our flat. I've put a draught excluder under the front door which has helped somewhat but when I put the gas hob on there is a horrible smell. I'm thinking the fumes from whatever the decorators are using has mixed with the gas and it's horrible. Have to keep opening windows and it's cold too. It's been like it for 2 days so hope the smell goes soon.

ETA: The gas hob is brand new and it's the only gas appliance in use. The flames are burning blue, however there was a gas leak in the building from another flat below us which was fixed and our gas hob was tested as fine to use once the leak was repaired.We have gas central heating but haven't had that on at all.(Oven is electric.)

maninthestreet

Ballandchain,

Buy some BBQ charcoal (not the stuff impregnated with lighter fluid), and place them on some newspaper exposed to the air - the charcoal will abosrb the fumes.

ormus

Fern_Merkin wrote: »

Co2 is harmless though (apart from global warming, obviously) Sure you meant CO which is odourless too and not human friendly.

Sorry, got my pedant's hat on today

FX

not totally harmless.


Carbon dioxide is colorless. At low concentrations, the gas is odorless. At higher concentrations it has a sharp, acidic odor. It will act as an asphyxiant and an irritant.

When inhaled at concentrations much higher than usual atmospheric levels, it can produce a sour taste in the mouth and a stinging sensation in the nose and throat. These effects result from the gas dissolving in the muscous membranes and saliva, forming a weak solution of carbonic acid.

This sensation can also occur during an attempt to stifle a burp after drinking a carbonated beverage. Amounts above 5,000 ppm are considered very unhealthy, and those above about 50,000 ppm (equal to 5% by volume) are considered dangerous to animal life.

spadross

We had noticed a strange smell from both the gas cooker and the fire for the last few days. We have also been painting for the same amount of time. Thanks for the explanation, now my girlfriend will rest easy.