Which gas pressure regulator may be used indoors – and in which cases is this actually permitted? Anyone wishing to operate gas appliances such as a cooker or hob with LPG will quickly be confronted with normative and safety-related questions. This article provides a practical overview of which gas pressure regulators are permitted inside buildings, which applications are allowed, and where clear limits apply. Read more
Many operators of LPG systems rely on their visual impression: “Still looks fine – should still work.” But that is risky. Pressure regulators age unnoticed – due to UV radiation, temperature fluctuations, aggressive ambient air or simply time. Even rarely used regulators can become safety-critical after ten years.
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How much gas do I actually get from my cylinder—and how long will it last under continuous operation? Many users—whether campers, grillers or technicians—underestimate how strongly the withdrawal rate of liquefied gas depends on external factors. Although every gas cylinder states a filling mass, that does not tell us how much energy per hour is actually available. What matters is not only the cylinder size, but also the withdrawal duration, the ambient temperature and, to a lesser extent, the cylinder’s design or material.
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Can a gas cylinder be left in the sun? A simple question – but one with significant implications, especially in summer. As temperatures rise and the sun beats down on balconies, patios or campsites, many users of LPG start to wonder: Is this dangerous? Can the gas cylinder explode? Read more
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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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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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
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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Is it allowed to store gas cartridges in the home? What about the basement? Many users are unsure when it comes to the correct storage of gas cartridges. This article explains what is permitted under regulations, which risks exist and how you can safely store gas cartridges indoors.
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