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

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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?

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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 gas hose for LPG last – and when is it time to replace it for safety reasons?

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Gas hoses – also called hose assemblies – are a central component in any LPG system, whether camping, at the barbecue, in the garden, or in commercial use. Yet many users are unaware that these hoses are not indefinitely durable. Read more

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

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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?

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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 does a hose break safety device work? – Functionality & Safety explained

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A hose rupture or a major leak can quickly become dangerous: within seconds, unburnt liquefied gas may escape uncontrollably. A hose break‑safety device (HBS) reliably protects in such cases by automatically interrupting the gas supply.
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How can I operate gas cartridge devices via an LPG cylinder?

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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

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

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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

How do I find out whether the nominal pressure on the pressure regulator and gas equipment match?

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The nominal pressure must be indicated on the type label of the pressure regulator/pressure reducer as well as on the type label of the gas equipment. The system will only work properly if the two numbers and units correspond. Read more

Which GOK components do I need as a private individual for my gas barbecue?

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In any case, you will always require a pressure regulator, also commonly known as a pressure reducer, and a hose assembly for the gas barbecue. Using an excess flow device in the LPG system is not always mandatory, but it always makes sense to do so. Read more

This blog will never ask members of the public or unqualified persons to make changes to or fiddle around with technical systems themselves.

In accordance with the Industrial Safety Regulation (BetrSichV), a qualified person must take care of a system which requires monitoring.

A qualified person is someone who has the specific specialist knowledge required. This knowledge is gained by way of a professional apprenticeship, corresponding professional experience or current occupational activity.

Please note that the texts are based on information, regulations and standards for Germany. Please always check the rules and regulations in the relevant country of destination and consult specialists if necessary.

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