Storing gas cylinders in the basement of residential buildings – is it allowed? We explain what is possible, where clear limits are set, and what you should consider when storing them. Read more
Whether on the barbecue, the patio heater or in the caravan: Many people use their LPG system for years – without ever replacing the gas hoses or pressure regulators. After all, everything still works perfectly. But this is precisely where an underestimated risk lies. Legal standards and technical regulations stipulate clear replacement intervals – regardless of the external condition. This article explains why that is and what time limits apply.
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Choosing the right energy source for your motorhome, caravan, or camper van is crucial for comfort and efficiency on the road. Both LPG and electricity offer specific advantages depending on the use case. Therefore, there’s no one-size-fits-all recommendation; instead, the decision should be tailored to individual needs. Read more
How am I able to take the gas cylinder(s) home safely from the LPG retailer or DIY shop? As the sale of LPG in cylinders – i.e. propane gas, butane gas or their mixtures – has been booming for some time, increasing numbers of people are asking this question. In this article, we provide the answers, together with tips, tricks and a product recommendation. Read more
In the case of natural gas, there is a risk of scarcity in winter 2022/2023, while liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is still available in sufficient quantities. Many people who own a gas stove or a gas hob are therefore wondering whether they can simply convert from using natural gas to LPG. We tell you whether this is possible and how it works! Read more
There have been many reports in the media all about the shortages of gas. But not all gas is the same. It is clear from the reports that the current context of the gas shortages refers to natural gas, for example. Despite this, however, it is still worth asking whether there is likely to be a shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Read more
April 2022: a war between Russia and Ukraine continues to rage. Some countries have imposed sanctions on Russia, as a result of which natural gas prices have risen sharply once again. A discussed gas embargo from Russia could also endanger the supply reliability of many households and industry. Many are looking for alternatives. Is LPG such a solution? Can I use it to operate my gas stove? Can I use LPG instead of natural gas? 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!
It is difficult to get around compression fittings or Ermeto screw connections as connecting elements, especially when assembling (liquid) gas systems or fuel oil systems. And in these fields of application, the areas of use are once again strongly branched. For example, compression fittings are used in the gas supply in motor caravans and caravans, for LPG systems to operate gas stoves or heating as well as for the pipe connection in fuel oil systems. That’s reason enough to describe the most important facts of this connection type in its own article. Read more
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