Grill & BBQ Archive

What safety tips should gas barbecue beginners be aware of before, during and after start-up?

9. April 2021/in Grill & BBQ, LPG Leisure Time

Gas barbecuing is becoming really popular and increasing numbers of people are getting involved around the world. However, the first handling of the medium liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) makes quite a few people feel uneasy. It doesn’t have to be if you know certain basic rules and handle the gas barbecue and all system components such as the gas cylinder, pressure regulator or gas hose carefully in all respects. Read more

What is new with the Senso4s PLUS and what has remained the same?

10. December 2020/in Caravanning & Camping, Grill & BBQ, LPG Everyday, LPG in Commerce, LPG in Private Housholds, LPG Leisure Time

The Senso4s PLUS level gauge for gas cylinders has been available since November 2020. A lot has changed since the previous version – especially for camping in motor caravans or caravans. We show what the Senso4s PLUS is, what it can do, what new features have been added and what has remained the same. Read more

How long can I barbecue for with a gas cylinder?

10. August 2020/in Grill & BBQ, LPG Leisure Time

If you’re using a gas barbecue, sooner or later you will ask yourself: How long will the gas last, or how many times can I still barbecue with the gas that’s left? As is frequently the case, the answer is: It depends! In this article, we say at least what is important, provide you with a calculation tool and present a digital tool with a forecast function.

How can I adjust the gas barbecue to 110 degrees to cook spare ribs and pulled pork?

6. July 2020/in Grill & BBQ, LPG Leisure Time

Can you make spare ribs or pulled pork “low & slow” on the gas barbecue, i.e. cooking at a low temperature? Of course you can! But the problem here is often keeping the temperature on the gas barbecue constantly in the recommended range between 110 and 120 degrees Celsius – regardless of whether you have a gas barbecue from Broil King, Napoleon, Outdoorchef, Weber, or any other brand. It’s sure to work out with GOK products.

Senso4s – what do I need to consider when using it?

7. May 2019/in Caravanning & Camping, Grill & BBQ, LPG Everyday, LPG in Commerce, LPG in Private Housholds, LPG Leisure Time

The Senso4s level gauge for gas cylinders is kept very simple in terms of handling. However, in customer consultation meetings, we have identified a few points which were unclear before the purchase or caused measurement errors during use. We therefore prepared this article and answered the FAQs. Read more

Can I store the LPG cylinder in the cupboard under the gas barbecue – even when it’s really hot?

4. June 2018/in Grill & BBQ, LPG Leisure Time

The question of the maximum temperature at which you can store the gas cylinder in the cupboard under the gas barbecue is a bit of a hot topic – especially in summer, of course. Once the thermometer hits the 30 degree mark, a good number of barbecue fans will get a little uncomfortable when the barbecue and gas cylinder are sitting in the blazing sun. But this doesn’t have to be the case. Why? GOK will explain in this article. Read more

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 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

Can I also use the GOK red pressure regulator for the gas barbecue?

21. August 2017/in Grill & BBQ, LPG Leisure Time

The “red pressure regulator” refers to a special type of pressure regulator. These are the pressure regulators with the highest safety standard, type EN61-DS. This fitting is expressly suitable for use in buildings. Can it also be used in the open air without any concern, for example on a gas barbecue or outdoor heater? 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

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