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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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
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
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
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
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
The product service life, also known as the product life cycle, is a major topic, particularly in the technical field. In recent years and decades, the product life cycle of such products has decreased considerably, which is due, among other things, to our “throwaway society” and the fact that development is progressing faster than ever before. Since some manufacturers specify the service life of their products, customers also ask GOK about it. In this article, we will answer the question of whether GOK pressure regulators have a service life. Read more
A balmy summer evening on holiday. You’ve invited your campsite neighbours over for dinner. You need a gas barbecue and gas hob to pacify the growling stomachs; the gas-powered fridge is perfect for keeping the cold drinks accessible for everyone. All things considered, that makes three gas appliances in use. Does this mean that you now also need three gas cylinders and three pressure reducers to go along with them, or are there some with several connections? Read more
Summer. Sunshine. Barbecue weather. You connect the pressure regulator/pressure reducer to the LPG cylinder and connect it to the gas barbecue using the hose assembly. You are already imagining the steaks sizzling away on the grill. The wonderful aromas of roasting meat and vegetables are already in the air and your mouth is starting to water. You open the gas cylinder valve and hear a hissing sound. Does this mean you need to cancel your barbecue because the pressure regulator might have a leak?
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LPG is an ideal form of energy. Particularly when it comes to mobile applications, such as gas-powered barbecues, heating and cooling caravans or operating heating mushrooms and heaters. And why is it so popular? Among other reasons, this is because the cylinder is a perfect container for transporting the gas. However, very few people know what withdrawal volume of the propane-butane mixture they actually obtain from the cylinder. This can be really surprising, especially when operated constantly. Read more
