Something many people don’t know: Similar to the examination by TÜV for cars, the components of the LPG system – and not least the system itself – are subject to defined inspection and replacement periods on boats and ships.
Thankfully you rarely or never see it, because it’s among the most severe mistakes that you can make when handling a propane-butane mixture: tipping the LPG cylinder over, placing it lying down or turning it upside down, and trying to operate an appliance in this position. Read more
Casting your fishing rod from the boat, catching fresh fish and then preparing it directly on the gas barbecue. This is how many boat owners like to imagine it. However: Are you even allowed to operate a gas barbecue on board? Read more
Unfortunately, even within Europe, the connections for LPG cylinders are not always the same. This makes it more difficult for campers to ensure a permanent supply of LPG when travelling with a caravan and motor caravan, but it isn’t impossible. Read more
The following are required to heat a leisure vehicle while driving, for example: Pressure regulator and hose assembly. The type and quantity you require depends on the type of control device. Read more
The nominal pressure must be indicated on the type label of the pressure regulator/pressure reducer as well as on the type label of the gas equipment. The system will only work properly if the two numbers and units correspond. Read more
Each pressure regulator from GOK has a type label. The most important (output) features of the fitting are printed here, including the year of manufacture. Read more
In any case, you will always require a pressure regulator, also commonly known as a pressure reducer, and a hose assembly for the gas barbecue. Using an excess flow device in the LPG system is not always mandatory, but it always makes sense to do so. Read more
Business owner or private individual? To a major extent, this alone determines the regulations to be applied when using a gas barbecue, as well as test and replacement periods, pressure regulators and excess flow devices. Read more
A simplified leak-tightness check of the cylinder system operated with LPG must be carried out by the operator of a piece of gas equipment, such as barbecue, outdoor heater or radiant heater before each use and after a cylinder replacement. Read more
