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
The heating transition raises many questions for property owners: Which energy sources will still be permitted in the future? How can efficiency, environmental compatibility, and availability be combined? Liquefied petroleum gas (a mixture of propane and butane) is a versatile answer that has proven effective for both residential and commercial properties. With new legal regulations and the option of using biogenic LPG, it remains a strong choice – now and in the long term.
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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
The Caramatic ConnectClean gas filter is used in the (motor) caravan cylinder case and sits between the gas hose and the pressure reducer or control device. And almost every camper knows it: there’s not much room in the cylinder case and every millimetre of space is valuable. Among other things, this encouraged GOK to develop a shorter filter cup for the gas filter. 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!
No gas barbecue operates correctly without a pressure regulator. The gas heater in a motorhome or caravan is ineffective without a pressure regulator; the same applies to a roasting burner, cooker, radiant heater or heating appliance – and the list could go on almost endlessly. Without a gas pressure regulator, also known as a pressure controller, connected to the gas cylinder, hardly any gas appliance will function.
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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