Seypec introduces new LPG cylinders |05 December 2016
Seychelles Petroleum Company Limited (Seypec) will be having new LPG composite cylinders on the market as from today.
This was announced by the company on Friday in an interview with the press.
The new gas cyclinders come in 5kg, 10kg and 20kg but to start with only those of 10kg and 20kg will be available on the launch day with the 5kg ones coming later this December.
Seypec said the 5kg and 10kg cylinders are targeted for home users while the 20kg for clients who were normally using the 48kg.
The cylinders will be available for sale at the Seypec headquarters on Bois de Rose Avenue. Deposits for a 5kg cylinder will cost R200; for a 10kg R375 and for a 20kg R500.
“These are deposits to be paid on the cylinders. These cylinders, as all other cylinders, are Seypec property. The replacement of cylinders will be done gradually over the next 15 years. But for the current 48kg, we are completely removing it from the system,” said Sarah Romain, Seypec’s commercial manager.
She explained that for a person buying the 20kg cylinder, Seypec advises them to bring along their 48kg cylinder.
Explaining the technical aspects of the LPG composite cylinder, Ray Hoareau said it is lighter in weight; the level of gas inside can be seen which is not the case with the current one and its lifespan is much longer.
Regarding caution when handling the new cylinder, Mr Hoareau advised users to continue to do so even if these composite cylinders are much safer.
“A cylinder gas is a pressure vessel therefore same safety standard that is applicable to a steel cylinder must be applied at all times. But we advise people to be a little more careful when handling the composite cylinders especially when dropping it. There are drop tests that have been done which we are satisfied with, but one cannot afford to throw a gas cylinder at an excessive drop. So we still advise users to handle them with care,” Mr Hoareau advised.
He said the composite cylinders are of European standard and been around for 15-20 years.