Even if you have not yet planned to sail around the world or completed such an adventure, you will have noticed that it can be quite cold from time to time on the high seas. To prevent anyone freezing below deck, a heater operated with LPG may be the answer. However: Is this allowed? Read more
These days, barbecue is to camping what the cathedral is to Cologne. After a long period where barbecuing with charcoal dominated the scene, we are starting to see more and more gas barbecues on Germany’s campsites. It’s especially practical to connect this to the LPG system of the leisure vehicle. But be careful: If you don’t pay attention to the details, it will be as if you’re in an understaffed rowing boat. 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
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.
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
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