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Can I use LPG to become independent of natural gas (CNG or LNG)?

28. April 2022/in General, LPG Knowledge

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

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How dangerous is the use of LPG in gas cylinders for private persons?

25. January 2022/in General, LPG Everyday, LPG in Private Housholds, LPG Knowledge, LPG Leisure Time

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!

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What needs to be considered before and during the assembly of GOK’s compression fittings?

25. February 2021/in General, Liquid Media Knowledge, LPG Knowledge

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

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How can a pressure regulator ice over?

12. January 2021/in Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, General, LPG Everyday, LPG Knowledge

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

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Why do LPG cylinders ice over?

8. July 2019/in Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, General, LPG Everyday, LPG Knowledge, LPG Leisure Time

No matter whether you’re camping, in your caravan or motor caravan, barbecuing or operating the heating: A question that comes up again and again is, why ice forms at the withdrawal of a gas cylinder, or why the cylinder ices over completely. The answer is simple thermodynamics.
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Can I store gas cartridges in a building or in the cellar?

3. June 2019/in Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, General, LPG Everyday, LPG Knowledge, LPG Leisure Time

Gas cartridges filled with propane, butane or a mixture of both LPGs are especially popular outdoors. You can use the handy cartridges to operate gas barbecues, camping stoves, blowtorches or camping lanterns. But where should you store them, and how should you dispose of them? Read more

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Can I store or set up the LPG cylinder in the cellar?

4. February 2019/in Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, General, LPG Everyday, LPG Knowledge, LPG Leisure Time

Whether for barbecues, heating or cooking, many users of small cylinders with filling weights of 5 or 11 kilograms frequently have the same problem. “Where should I store the reserve cylinder?” is often the crucial question. It is least in the way when kept in the cellar. However: Are you even allowed to store it there? Read more

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How do I check a system with the pressure regulator pressure gauge for leak-tightness?

12. November 2018/in Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, General, LPG Everyday, LPG Knowledge, LPG Leisure Time

Some people incorrectly view the pressure gauge on the pressure regulator as a gas cylinder filling level indicator. But it definitely isn’t. First and foremost, it is intended to reliably indicate the pressure present in the gas cylinder. If the pressure gauge has two pointers, a black one and a red one, the user can also make using their LPG system safe very easily and quickly. Read more

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How can I measure the filling level of a gas cylinder?

29. October 2018/in Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, General, LPG Everyday, LPG Knowledge, LPG Leisure Time

All of a sudden: the gas cylinder is empty! Lucky you if you have a spare cylinder to hand. But experience has shown that an empty cylinder will always catch you off guard, and at the worst possible time. So, what can you do? In the short term: Somehow get your hands on another cylinder. In the medium term: Measure the gas cylinder’s filling level more often. We show two options: analogue and digital. Read more

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Can I fill a gas cylinder at an LPG filling station myself?

18. June 2018/in Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, General, LPG Everyday, LPG Knowledge, LPG Leisure Time

The question about self-service filling of propane gas cylinders at a filling station seemed to have been put to bed already. However: There’s life in the old dog yet, and thanks to a few manufacturers, the topic is more current than ever. Gas cylinders which anyone is allowed to fill at a filling station come onto the market again and again – with approval. In this article, we tell you whether this is actually true, or whether it’s still forbidden to fill your cylinder yourself. Read more

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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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