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New invention for gas cylinders could save lives

New gadget reduces risk of gas cylinder-related accidents

By Claire Lawson

Brand new measuring gadget set to make gas cylinder use safer

A new scale has been developed to provide information about your gas levels and any leakage from LPG gas cylinders.

The Gas Scale will also bring added value and safety to your caravan or motorhome by letting you know the amount of gas remaining, whilst also working to alert you to any leaks coming from the cylinder which will inevitably help to prevent accidents.

But how does it work? Well, the scale, which sits strategically underneath the gas cylinder, has an in-built leakage detector that will automatically turn on an audio signal to alert you to any leakage via your smartphone. The app, which will be able to be downloaded for both Android and iOS, displays various items of information including your gas consumption history, as well as how much gas is still in the cylinder in either percentage, kilograms or pounds. The scale can be attached to cylinders up to 40 kilos in size.

Other features include adjustable sizes, Bluetooth connectivity with a range of up to 40 meters. The battery to the scale can be recharged via a USB cord.

The small gadget is made from high quality plastics, is weather resistant and has three magnetic legs so it needs no extra space.

The Gas Smart is available for pre-order on Kickstarter now, for a special price of $79 (approximately £53) for early adopters. With not much else like it on the market, the Gas Smart may just be what you need to rest assured this caravan season.

Check out the video below to see how it works.