You’ve purchased a new gas barbecue or want to upgrade your current setup – but which components are actually needed to operate it safely with an LPG cylinder? And what do you need to consider?
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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LPG is a versatile energy source for camping, barbecues or the gas cooker in the kitchen. It is used in gas hobs, radiant heaters, but also in small and large gas barbecues for camping or stationary use. Either way, the following always applies: a secure connection between gas hoses and appliances is crucial.
The GOK plug-in coupling type SKU-QR allows you to connect hose lines to mobile gas appliances without tools. It is compatible with standardised plug-in nipples (STN), which guarantee a tight connection. The automatic gas lock of the SKU-QR interrupts the gas flow when uncoupling and minimises the risk of gas leaks. Find out how to make optimum use of the GOK plug-in coupling type SKU-QR.
Gas grilling has become a popular method in the camping community, offering numerous advantages. Whether you’re travelling in a motorhome or caravan, a gas grill can enhance your camping holiday. In this article, you’ll discover how to choose the right gas grill and what safety precautions to take. We’ll provide valuable tips for safe operation and show you how to make the most of your gas system. Discover how to enhance your next camping holiday with culinary delights while grilling safely. Read more
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
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.
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.
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
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
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