Whether for barbecues, heating or cooking, many users of small cylinders with filling weights of 5 or 11 kilograms frequently have the same problem. “Where should I store the reserve cylinder?” is often the crucial question. It is least in the way when kept in the cellar. However: Are you even allowed to store it there? Read more
Some people incorrectly view the pressure gauge on the pressure regulator as a gas cylinder filling level indicator. But it definitely isn’t. First and foremost, it is intended to reliably indicate the pressure present in the gas cylinder. If the pressure gauge has two pointers, a black one and a red one, the user can also make using their LPG system safe very easily and quickly. Read more
All of a sudden: the gas cylinder is empty! Lucky you if you have a spare cylinder to hand. But experience has shown that an empty cylinder will always catch you off guard, and at the worst possible time. So, what can you do? In the short term: Somehow get your hands on another cylinder. In the medium term: Measure the gas cylinder’s filling level more often. We show two options: analogue and digital. Read more
The question about self-service filling of propane gas cylinders at a filling station seemed to have been put to bed already. However: There’s life in the old dog yet, and thanks to a few manufacturers, the topic is more current than ever. Gas cylinders which anyone is allowed to fill at a filling station come onto the market again and again – with approval. In this article, we tell you whether this is actually true, or whether it’s still forbidden to fill your cylinder yourself. Read more
The product service life, also known as the product life cycle, is a major topic, particularly in the technical field. In recent years and decades, the product life cycle of such products has decreased considerably, which is due, among other things, to our “throwaway society” and the fact that development is progressing faster than ever before. Since some manufacturers specify the service life of their products, customers also ask GOK about it. In this article, we will answer the question of whether GOK pressure regulators have a service life. Read more
LPG is an ideal form of energy. Particularly when it comes to mobile applications, such as gas-powered barbecues, heating and cooling caravans or operating heating mushrooms and heaters. And why is it so popular? Among other reasons, this is because the cylinder is a perfect container for transporting the gas. However, very few people know what withdrawal volume of the propane-butane mixture they actually obtain from the cylinder. This can be really surprising, especially when operated constantly. Read more
The medium LPG is experiencing growing popularity just now thanks to its many advantages. The greater the consumption, the more often users need to fill or replace the gas cylinder. As very few people do this on foot, the overwhelming majority of transportations are done with people’s own private cars. And here, private individuals need to follow a few rules to prevent subjecting themselves to unnecessary risks. We have a list of what you must look out for. Read more
If you are looking for the maximum safety level for the most important fitting for LPG systems, OPSO/UPSO should be a part of it. These are a combination of two safety devices with different operating principles. One offers protection from leaks, and the other protects against overpressure in the supply system. Read more
Gas hoses are subject to high loads in some cases. Of course they can sometimes wear out very quickly. Hence the question whether the GOK hose assembly has a minimum service life. The answer: No, there is no time limit – at least not regarding the service life, but there is for the replacement. Read more
This is probably one of the most common and greatest fears of barbecue lovers: Will the LPG cylinder explode if it sits in the sun for too long? Even if for some, the combination of gas cylinder and direct sunlight is an explosive mixture in the truest sense of the word, these fears are unfounded. We’ll show you why. Read more
