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
The “red pressure regulator” refers to a special type of pressure regulator. These are the pressure regulators with the highest safety standard, type EN61-DS. This fitting is expressly suitable for use in buildings. Can it also be used in the open air without any concern, for example on a gas barbecue or outdoor heater? Read more
It’s a curious thing: You go to the LPG retailer or the DIY shop and want to replace your empty gas cylinder with a full one. But you get one back which is only 80 percent full. If you’re a bit of a conspiracy theorist, we’ll tell you now: There are very practical and important reasons why a butane and propane gas cylinder is never filled to 100 percent – for your own safety. Read more
To be as mobile and flexible as possible, you have purchased a barbecue or radiant heater which you can operate with a gas cartridge. After some time, however, you have noticed that the device is always at the same spot at 95 percent, and you’re annoyed that you are constantly having to replace the small cartridge. GOK offers a solution if you want to operate gas equipment with an LPG cylinder instead of the gas cartridge. Read more
Summer: A restaurant is holding a large barbecue party. In the middle of the preparations, the gas stove and gas oven refuse to work. Winter: Low temperatures outside, cosy heat indoors. But then: The temperature inside falls because the gas heater has a fault. In both cases, the LPG tank may be empty. So, what can you do? Read more
Immediately after the gas cylinder, you generally need a pressure regulator, also known as a pressure reducer. At the pressure regulator itself, there is a coupling nut which the operator uses to create a tight seal on the gas cylinder. Read more
The things that installers and consumers must pay attention to when using LPG cylinder systems privately within the household are defined in the Technical Rules for LPG (TRF) from 2012. According to these rules, you may also use certain gas cylinders indoors, but with limitations. Read more
Throughout Germany, from the end of November, Christmas markets open their gates and people start looking forward to warming drinks and festive dishes. To provide visitors with plenty of delicious treats, many stallholders make use of LPG, i.e. propane and butane, to supply their gas barbecue, gas stove and radiant heater. Read more
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
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
