5 Things to Know Before Buying application for gas cylinder transfer

An average Nigerian household refills their gas cylinder monthly depending on factors such as household size, cooking habits, and the type of appliances used. The current most popular form of refilling gas in Nigeria is the decanting model which involves transferring gas from another cylinder, usually a bigger size, or tank to an empty cylinder using a hose. This method requires the removal of the cylinder valve and this increases the level of exposure to gas as customers are exposed to the fumes and risk inhaling the smell of gas. 

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The cylinder exchange, on the other hand, is a model that allows customers to get their gas refilled without exposure. In this model, filling is not carried out in the presence of the customer nor done around them. Customers simply bring in their empty existing or old cylinders and swap it for a cylinder that is pre-filled. Unlike decanting, where gas is transferred from larger cylinders to smaller ones, the cylinder exchange model ensures that customers receive pre-filled and sealed cylinders every time, without the need to wait on queues.

Differences Between Both Methods

1. Refilling Process: The decanting method involves the manual transfer of gas from a larger cylinder or tank to smaller gas cylinders through a hose. If not well done or handled by trained personnel, it can result in underfilling or a gas leak. However, the cylinder exchange model does not involve any form of gas transfer. Under Better Gas, cylinders to be exchanged for empty ones are pre-filled and checked for leakages before they are sold to the customers at the Micro Distribution Centers. 

2. Speed: The decanting model takes more time compared to the cylinder exchange model. Under decanting, each cylinder needs to be filled individually which leads to customers standing in queues till it's their turn. Whereas customers get gas faster as they do not have to wait in queues to get their gas refilled with cylinder exchange. They only drop their empty cylinders and pick up already filled cylinders of same size after payment. All this within five minutes. 

3. Credibility: With decanting, customers are not always assured of the quantity of the gas in their cylinders due to lack of integrity on the part of the gas station or local seller. The personnel filling the cylinders can cheat customers by underfilling their cylinders. However, the cylinder exchange model operated by Better Gas assures customers of the right quantity. Pre-filled cylinders go through the size accuracy test at the filling plant before distribution. Therefore, there are no shortages.

4. Safety: Decanting requires specific equipment for it to be carried out, and if not well handled or safety measures are not strictly followed, accidents or leaks can happen during the transfer. Cylinder exchange is safer as fillings are not done at retail outlets and reduces the chances of a leak or accidents that can happen during refilling. 

5. Accessibility: With decanting, an entire neighborhood can depend on a local gas seller or a small gas filling station. The unavailability of this singular outlet at any time can be disappointing to the residents who need to fill their gas urgently. Better Gas, on the other hand, has micro distribution outlets located very close to residential areas to make it easy for residents to exchange their gas cylinders at any outlet closest to them. Customers are not stranded or dependent on one outlet and can be rest assured of getting gas when needed. 

In summary, the cylinder exchange model is considered a better choice compared to the decanting model for its convenience, accessibility, speed, and safety than the decanting model. This model currently operated by Better Gas aims at making access to gas easier for Nigerians.

Three years after getting a new gas connection, my colleague's cooking gas started leaking. Upon calling a technician, he recommended a new connection instead of fixing it.

Thus began a long and tedious process for her and her husband.

She posted several queries to family and friends. What she gathered from everyone's expertise was that she had complicated a simple process, taking months where she could have got it in days.

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Getting a new gas connection can seem confusing; to make things easier, follow the guide below:

Types of Gas Connection

There are two types of gas connections'public and private sector.

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From the public sector, you will get a fixed number of cylinders at a subsidised rate from Indane, HP Gas and Bharat Gas. A ration card is mandatory for its procurement.

A private connection, on the other hand, just needs an address proof.

Most private or public agencies will offer two gas capacity options: 14.2 kilos and 5 kilos.

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Please note: The sizes of private and public gas connections differ and so you cannot interchange the cylinders.

Applying online

If you are applying online, you can get the contact details of your nearest distributor at the beginning of the process. Once you make the payment via bank transfer, the distributor will visit your house and install the connection.

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You can track the delivery with the help of your reference number provided once you pay.

Documents Required for Applying Gas Connection

For Identification Proof:

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• Aadhaar Number allotment letter
• Passport
• PAN Card
• Driving License

For Address Proof:

• Ration Card
• Electricity bill from the previous three months
• bill from the previous three months
• Voter's Identification Card
• House Rent receipt
• Employer's Certificate

Steps to Apply for Public Connection Offline

• Locate the gas agency that supplies LPG cylinders to your area
• Visit the agency, procure the application form, and fill out all the details
• Once you have submitted the documents, you will be issued a Registration and Booking Number, along with a receipt
• You will get a Domestic Gas Consumer Card (DGCC) booklet or a passbook that records your bookings from the agency
• Depending on the agency, the security deposit for a cylinder will differ; this amount covers the cost of a cylinder, a regulator, the refilling cost for the first cylinder, a gas tube, and installation charges.

This process can take up to a month.

Please note: Only 1 LPG connection is permitted per household, so before you apply, make sure to surrender any existing connections.

LPG Connection from Private Sector

Most private agencies don't need any documentation. Follow the procedure mentioned above. After making a deposit (which is partially refundable), you will get the connection within 24 hours.

Refilling

If you opt for a public sector connection, you can refill up to six cylinders at a subsidised rate every year. If you go beyond this number, the regular charges will be applied.

• Remember to check the seal and safety cap on the cylinder
• Remove the safety cap to check for any leakage from the valve
• Connect the cylinder with the stove and check for leakages
• Pay and procure a copy of the cash memo or voucher

Intra-City Transferring Process

• Approach your distributor with your new address proof, along with the receipt
• After verifying the details, the distributor will give you a transfer termination voucher
• Give this voucher to the new distributor in your area
• The new distributor will give you a new transfer subscription voucher and provide a new gas connection number
• Make sure the details are updated in your booklet

Please note: You will have to carry the cylinder and pressure regulator to your new residence.

Inter-City Transfer

• Surrender your cylinder and pressure regulator to your distributor
• Deposit your receipt and DGCC to the distributor, and he will give you a termination voucher for your new place. Remember to collect your deposit
• Find a new distributor and follow the usual steps to apply for a new connection

Also Read: Suspect a LPG Gas Leak? 8 Steps That Can Avoid Disaster & Ensure Your Safety!

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(Edited by Shruti Singhal)

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