It’s a familiar problem when camping on a long-term basis or during the winter: with frequent use, the 5 or 11 kilogramme on-board gas cylinder runs out quickly, and the vehicle in which you enjoy your leisure time gets cold. Read more
First of all, there are, of course, risks when handling LPG, i.e. propane and butane. However, this is nothing unusual in our daily lives. If you don’t adhere to certain safety rules, electricity, fuel oil or fire are also potentially dangerous media or elements. In this article we show what needs to be taken into account when handling and using gas cylinders so that private use remains safe and convenient – just as it has been for decades!
There are two possibilities which lead to the icing of pressure regulators in LPG systems. Surprisingly, ambient temperatures are not even needed below the freezing point in order to ice the pressure regulator. Read more
Devices operated with LPG, such as outdoor heaters, radiant heaters or patio heaters, are not generally prohibited for hospitality, bars and pubs; it depends on the regulations for the respective city or municipality. However, coronavirus might cause this to change (as at September 2020).
Do you want to operate a gas stove or gas hob with a gas cylinder in your house or rented flat? We’ll clear up some important questions in this article, such as: What regulations and technical rules are there? Which gas cylinders are permitted in your flat or home, and how must you store these? Which pressure reducer needs to be used, and what to look out for when installing it?
A known problem for campers: The gas cylinders are empty rather quickly and the replacement process is cumbersome and eats into your leisure time. Many people therefore have a permanently installed LPG tank retrofitted for the motor caravan. Unlike conventional single-cylinder or two-cylinder systems, these LPG tanks require other components in the gas system – especially if you wish to heat the vehicle while driving. Read more
The gas test for your motor caravan or caravan is approaching. As a camper, you ask yourself what you can check in advance by yourself – without the expert giving you any nasty surprises in the test. There is a special focus here on the gas pressure regulator (pressure reducer) and the gas hose in the motor caravan and caravan – but not just before the gas test! Read more
The requirement: A stable energy supply for gas stoves and hobs in the host’s kitchen. The solution: A four-cylinder system consisting of 33 kg gas cylinders. Because the operator really doesn’t want to have to constantly replace the gas cylinders when they’re operating continuously. However, before the final start-up of the system, the user or the system constructor should deal with the details in a targeted manner, especially with the combination of the components of the cylinder system. 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
A balmy summer evening on holiday. You’ve invited your campsite neighbours over for dinner. You need a gas barbecue and gas hob to pacify the growling stomachs; the gas-powered fridge is perfect for keeping the cold drinks accessible for everyone. All things considered, that makes three gas appliances in use. Does this mean that you now also need three gas cylinders and three pressure reducers to go along with them, or are there some with several connections? Read more
