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Certificates of Compliance (CoCs) Explained

What Is a COC? A Certificate of Compliance (CoC) is your proof that your gas installation meets South Africa's legal safety standards under SANS 10087-1 and the Pressure Equipment Regulations. Only re...

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24 Oct 2025

The Hidden Dangers of DIY Gas

The "DIY" Temptation South Africans are champions of the "fix it myself" mindset – and for many things, that's great! But when it comes to LP Gas, a spanner and YouTube video won't cut it. Gas work is...

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16 Oct 2025

Gas Safety for Families

Why Gas Safety for Families Matters Gas is efficient and reliable – but when used improperly, it can become deadly. Families are especially vulnerable: children, the elderly, or anyone asleep indoors ...

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9 Oct 2025

5 Red Flags Your Gas Installation Isn't Compliant

Why Compliance Matters In South Africa, every LP Gas installation must comply with SANS 10087-1 standards and the Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER). Without a valid Certificate of Compliance (CoC),...

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2 Oct 2025

CoCs Demystified

What Is a CoC, Anyway? If you own a gas installation in South Africa, you've probably heard about a Certificate of Compliance (CoC). But what is it really? Simply put, a CoC is your proof that your ga...

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26 Sep 2025

LP Gas 101

Safety Starts Here Saturday braai. Laughing kids. Meat sizzling. The last thing you need? A gas leak or a "boom" moment. LP Gas is one of South Africa's safest, cleanest fuels – but only if installed ...

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19 Sep 2025

Camping, Braaiing and Chilling

Picture this: the smell of a campfire, stars overhead, everyone laughing around the grill. Spring is the perfect time to get outdoors – and with a little planning, you can turn an ordinary trip into a...

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11 Sep 2025

Soup, Sizzle and Savings

Winter is a three-month audition to see who can make the best soup, wear the fluffiest socks, and avoid cold showers at all costs. And while we can't help with your sock game, Gas Mart Vaal can make s...

8 Aug 2025

The Freedom to Live Fully

Every year on 18 July, South Africans and people around the world come together for Nelson Mandela Day – a reminder of the power of small actions to create significant change. It is a day to honour Ma...

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18 Jul 2025

Gas, Grills and Getaways!

Picture it ... the year 2001. A very wet Drakensberg campsite. Non-stop rain for 24 hours. Mud madness, and a family entertaining themselves with board games and the mud games of newcomers to the site...

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27 Jun 2025

Soak It Up!

Did you know water connects every human on Earth? From ancient rituals to modern bathtubs, water has always played a sacred role in human life, not just for survival, but for healing, comfort, and con...

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21 Jun 2025

Tongs of Steel

There's a special kind of dad, the one who wears a braai apron like battle armour, flips chops like a samurai, and guards the LP gas cylinder like it is his firstborn. This one is for the fathers who ...

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15 Jun 2025

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