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There is a hissing sound at the pressure regulator when I open the shut-off valve. Does that mean that gas is escaping?

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Summer. Sunshine. Barbecue weather. You connect the pressure regulator/pressure reducer to the LPG cylinder and connect it to the gas barbecue using the hose assembly. You are already imagining the steaks sizzling away on the grill. The wonderful aromas of roasting meat and vegetables are already in the air and your mouth is starting to water. You open the gas cylinder valve and hear a hissing sound. Does this mean you need to cancel your barbecue because the pressure regulator might have a leak?
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Can I operate 30 mbar gas equipment if the caravan or motorhome gas system has 50 mbar?

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Brand new caravans or motorhomes are now always fitted with an LPG system with a working pressure of 30 mbar (millibars). This is regulated in a standard which is binding for EU member states – EN 1949. Accordingly, most gas equipment for leisure vehicles, such as boilers, gas grills, stoves or heating systems, are also designed for the nominal pressure of 30 mbar. But what if the gas system is still running with 50 mbar? Read more

Can I also use the GOK red pressure regulator for the gas barbecue?

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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

What pressure regulator do I need to operate gas equipment inside a room or building?

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This is the typical application case: You would like to operate a gas stove with a 5 or 11-kilogram gas cylinder in the kitchen of your flat or house. Again and again, the question arises as to which pressure regulator you need to use so that you can also use gas equipment in enclosed rooms. Read more

How does an over-pressure safety device S2SR work?

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In Germany, it is usual for July and August to be the warmest months with an average temperature of approx. 18 degrees Celsius. If we take this value as a basis, the gas flows out of an LPG cylinder with a pressure of almost seven bar. The cylinder pressure is therefore 140 times higher than the pressure which should finally be applied to the consumer equipment (50 millibar). Read more

What are the differences between red, silver and blue GOK pressure regulators for small-cylinder LPG systems?

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Three users have something in common: Each one requires a pressure regulator, also referred to as a pressure reducer, for an LPG cylinder with a filling weight of 11 kilograms. However: User A wants to operate a gas stove indoors, user B wants to operate an outdoor heater outdoors and user C wants to operate a gas heating on a boat. How do the three now find the right pressure regulator? Read more

How does the Caramatic BasicTwo two-cylinder system work for caravans, motor caravans and boats?

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For caravan fans and sailors, it is especially annoying when the LPG runs out while you’re on a trip. This is because: It’s usually anything but simple to get your hands on more when travelling abroad or at high seas. The solution for many holidaymakers is called Caramatic BasicTwo. Read more

Can I also use the red GOK pressure regulators for indoors in the awning or outdoors?

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In particular, this question relates to the standard regulator for household and commercial applications. If you read the assembly and operating manual of the pressure regulator type EN 61-DS, you will immediately find out on the first page: The red version is intended for indoor LPG systems, i.e. enclosed spaces. But this does not mean that you must not use the pressure regulators outdoors. And what about the awning? Read more

What spanner size do coupling nuts on pressure regulators have for connecting to LPG cylinders in Germany?

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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

What regulations with regard to LPG are applicable for stalls and snack bars at Christmas markets?

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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

This blog will never ask members of the public or unqualified persons to make changes to or fiddle around with technical systems themselves.

In accordance with the Industrial Safety Regulation (BetrSichV), a qualified person must take care of a system which requires monitoring.

A qualified person is someone who has the specific specialist knowledge required. This knowledge is gained by way of a professional apprenticeship, corresponding professional experience or current occupational activity.

Please note that the texts are based on information, regulations and standards for Germany. Please always check the rules and regulations in the relevant country of destination and consult specialists if necessary.

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