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How dangerous is the use of LPG in gas cylinders for private persons?

25. January 2022/in General, LPG Everyday, LPG in Private Housholds, LPG Knowledge, LPG Leisure Time

First of all, there are, of course, risks when handling LPG, i.e. propane and butane. However, this is nothing unusual in our daily lives. If you don’t adhere to certain safety rules, electricity, fuel oil or fire are also potentially dangerous media or elements. In this article we show what needs to be taken into account when handling and using gas cylinders so that private use remains safe and convenient – just as it has been for decades!

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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

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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

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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

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There is a hissing sound at the pressure regulator when I open the shut-off valve. Does that mean that gas is escaping?

5. March 2018/in Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, LPG Everyday, LPG Leisure Time

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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How do I find a specialist according to G 607 or G 608 for the gas test?

25. September 2017/in Caravanning & Camping, LPG Leisure Time, Marine

Upcoming gas test at your caravan or motor caravan? Or have you made a major change to the LPG system of your boat? Does this change the condition of the system or have you replaced the gas equipment, for example? In such cases, you will need a specialist to check the system on the leisure vehicle. Only: Where can you find one in this environment? Read more

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What inspection and replacement periods do I have to observe with an LPG system on the boat?

14. November 2016/in LPG Leisure Time, Marine

Something many people don’t know: Similar to the examination by TÜV for cars, the components of the LPG system – and not least the system itself – are subject to defined inspection and replacement periods on boats and ships.

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How do commercial operation and private operation of a gas barbecue differ?

10. May 2016/in Grill & BBQ, LPG Everyday, LPG in Commerce, LPG Leisure Time

Business owner or private individual? To a major extent, this alone determines the regulations to be applied when using a gas barbecue, as well as test and replacement periods, pressure regulators and excess flow devices. Read more

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How do I carry out a simplified leak check on an LPG cylinder system?

19. April 2016/in Caravanning & Camping, Grill & BBQ, LPG Everyday, LPG in Private Housholds, LPG Leisure Time, Marine

A simplified leak-tightness check of the cylinder system operated with LPG must be carried out by the operator of a piece of gas equipment, such as barbecue, outdoor heater or radiant heater before each use and after a cylinder replacement. Read more

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Does the pressure regulator gauge show the filling level of the LPG cylinder?

31. March 2016/in Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, Gas Regulator, Gas Cylinder & more, General, LPG Everyday, LPG Knowledge, LPG Leisure Time

In a nutshell, a pressure gauge measures the physical pressure of a medium. In the case of LPG systems, you can therefore only draw conclusions about the fill level of the cylinder from the pressure gauge display in one single situation. Read more

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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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