Gas barbecue 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

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.

How do I check a system with the pressure regulator pressure gauge for leak-tightness?

12. November 2018/in Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, General, LPG Everyday, LPG Knowledge, LPG Leisure Time

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

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

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

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

Can I also use the red GOK pressure regulators for indoors in the awning or outdoors?

23. January 2017/in Caravanning & Camping, LPG Leisure Time

In particular, this question relates to the standard regulator for household and commercial applications. If you read the assembly and operating manual of the pressure regulator type EN 61-DS, you will immediately find out on the first page: The red version is intended for indoor LPG systems, i.e. enclosed spaces. But this does not mean that you must not use the pressure regulators outdoors. And what about the awning? Read more

Can I operate a 50 millibar gas barbecue via the 30 millibar LPG system of my caravan/motor home?

19. December 2016/in Caravanning & Camping, LPG Leisure Time

These days, barbecue is to camping what the cathedral is to Cologne. After a long period where barbecuing with charcoal dominated the scene, we are starting to see more and more gas barbecues on Germany’s campsites. It’s especially practical to connect this to the LPG system of the leisure vehicle. But be careful: If you don’t pay attention to the details, it will be as if you’re in an understaffed rowing boat. Read more

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