Enemalta sources report that the number of complaints about cracks and breakages in the regulators on gas cylinders are multiplying to such an extent that the company, in a bid to cut down on the complaints, is now fining unjustified complaints Lm5.

However, sources point out that one possible cause of the developing crack syndrome could be due to over-full cylinders.

They also ask what would happen if a cylinder kept indoors develops a crack and there is no one at home to notice it. As was said in conclusion of a recent article on a related subject: If you consider safety an expense, try working out the cost of an accident.