LPG in Commerce Archive - Page 2 of 4

What is mandatory for gas barbecues operated commercially?

23. April 2018/in Grill & BBQ, LPG Everyday, LPG in Commerce, LPG Leisure Time

Already used in the USA and on the rise in Germany as well: the gas barbecue. If you use the barbecue privately, the appropriate fittings (pressure reducer, hose assembly) are already included in delivery. But which pressure regulator or hose assembly do you have to use if you use the gas barbecue commercially? And does the system have to be checked regularly for leak-tightness and function? If so, how and by whom? In this article, the GOK blog team will help you to operate commercially used gas barbecues safely. Read more

How does an excess flow valve for LPG systems work?

5. February 2018/in LPG Everyday, LPG in Commerce, LPG in Private Housholds

The German LPG Association (DVFG) obliges the operator of an LPG system for private purposes in accordance with the technical rules for LPG (for short: TRF 2012) to incorporate an excess flow valve. Each new gas heating system must therefore have this safety component. If you make major changes to your LPG heating system, you must install an excess flow valve.

This blog post provides information on how to operate an excess flow valve (GS) and how it protects residents from dangerous gas leakage. Read more

How does the safety device OPSO/UPSO work?

4. December 2017/in Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, General, LPG Everyday, LPG in Commerce, LPG in Private Housholds, LPG Knowledge

If you are looking for the maximum safety level for the most important fitting for LPG systems, OPSO/UPSO should be a part of it. These are a combination of two safety devices with different operating principles. One offers protection from leaks, and the other protects against overpressure in the supply system. Read more

How long does a hose assembly for LPG last?

23. October 2017/in Caravanning & Camping, Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, General, Grill & BBQ, LPG Everyday, LPG in Commerce, LPG in Private Housholds, LPG Knowledge, LPG Leisure Time, Marine

Gas hoses are subject to high loads in some cases. Of course they can sometimes wear out very quickly. Hence the question whether the GOK hose assembly has a minimum service life. The answer: No, there is no time limit – at least not regarding the service life, but there is for the replacement. Read more

What does the marking on the gok gas hose mean?

31. July 2017/in Caravanning & Camping, Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, Grill & BBQ, LPG Everyday, LPG in Commerce, LPG in Private Housholds, LPG Leisure Time, Marine

The orange gas hose from GOK has a few details printed on the material – some of which will certainly be obscure to users. This is why we have decided to show you in this article which data is printed on the hose assemblies and which is not. Read more

How can I digitally monitor the filling level of the gas tank?

17. July 2017/in Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, LPG Everyday, LPG in Commerce, LPG in Private Housholds

In the course of digitalisation, smart devices take on the tasks that people used to do. In many areas today, a well-organized logistics system is essential. This also applies to planning requirements for LPG systems and the LPG tank. Read more

How does an excess flow device work?

12. June 2017/in Caravanning & Camping, Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, Grill & BBQ, LPG Everyday, LPG in Commerce, LPG in Private Housholds, LPG Leisure Time, Marine

The excess flow device is a safety device in LPG systems which protects against uncontrolled gas escape should there be a massive leak in a hose assembly. So far, so good. But how exactly does the safety device actually work and how does it detect when it needs to block the gas supply? Read more

How can I operate gas cartridge devices via an LPG cylinder?

20. March 2017/in Caravanning & Camping, Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, Grill & BBQ, LPG Everyday, LPG in Commerce, LPG in Private Housholds, LPG Leisure Time, Marine

To be as mobile and flexible as possible, you have purchased a barbecue or radiant heater which you can operate with a gas cartridge. After some time, however, you have noticed that the device is always at the same spot at 95 percent, and you’re annoyed that you are constantly having to replace the small cartridge. GOK offers a solution if you want to operate gas equipment with an LPG cylinder instead of the gas cartridge. Read more

How can I operate a system despite an empty LPG tank?

20. February 2017/in General, LPG Everyday, LPG in Commerce, LPG in Private Housholds, LPG Knowledge

Summer: A restaurant is holding a large barbecue party. In the middle of the preparations, the gas stove and gas oven refuse to work. Winter: Low temperatures outside, cosy heat indoors. But then: The temperature inside falls because the gas heater has a fault. In both cases, the LPG tank may be empty. So, what can you do? Read more

What spanner size do coupling nuts on pressure regulators have for connecting to LPG cylinders in Germany?

16. January 2017/in Caravanning & Camping, Grill & BBQ, LPG Everyday, LPG in Commerce, LPG in Private Housholds, LPG Leisure Time, Marine

Immediately after the gas cylinder, you generally need a pressure regulator, also known as a pressure reducer. At the pressure regulator itself, there is a coupling nut which the operator uses to create a tight seal on the gas cylinder. Read more

LPG in Commerce