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This is picture of my gas stove. There are two gas lines you can see, each controlled by knob and going to burner. Where I circled, there is a small slit , I am wondering what is that for ? Why wouldn't gas leak from there and catch flame ?enter image description here

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The gas is mixed with air before going to the burner, the slit allows air to enter.

The gas does not leak from there becase there is a jet of gas causing a wind current blowing down the tube to the burner.

Jasen
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