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LPG Cylinder's 'A, B, C, D' Code: What It Means and Why It Could Endanger Your Life!
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News18•22-09-2026, 19:03
LPG Cylinder's 'A, B, C, D' Code: What It Means and Why It Could Endanger Your Life!
- •The 'A, B, C, D' code on an LPG cylinder is not just a serial number, but a critical safety indicator.
- •This code represents the cylinder's next safety inspection or expiry date, crucial for preventing accidents.
- •English letters denote quarters of the year (A=Jan-Mar, B=Apr-Jun, C=Jul-Sep, D=Oct-Dec), followed by the year.
- •For example, 'C-26' means the cylinder is safe until July-September 2026.
- •An expired cylinder poses risks like internal corrosion, metal weakness, or valve leakage; always check the code upon delivery to ensure safety.
Key Questions Answered
The letters represent the four quarters of the year: A stands for January to March, B for April to June, C for July to September, and D for October to December. These letters indicate the designated period for the cylinder's next safety inspection or testing date.
The two-digit number following the letter directly indicates the year of the cylinder's testing deadline. For example, if 'C-26' is printed on the strip, '26' means the year 2026.
If the specified testing month and year have passed, you should directly refuse to accept delivery or return the cylinder to avoid safety risks like internal corrosion, metal weakness, or valve leakage.
