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Is a filling level gauge available for water tanks, oil tanks and cisterns?

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Filling level gauges for oil tanks, water tanks and cisterns can save home owners, tenants as well as the world of industry and people who run businesses a lot of bother. It’s something many are familiar with: you thought the oil tank was half full, but all of a sudden the fuel oil has run out and it’s cold in your house. Or you’re planning to water your garden, but realise a little too late that the water tank or cistern are empty. These are, of course, scenarios that you would prefer to avoid. Read more

Dry-run protection/product shortage protection is important for AdBlue systems, especially if they require calibration. Then the dry-run protection must also be checkable.

How do I get checkable dry-run protection for AdBlue® systems?

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It is every filling station or tank system operator’s nightmare. The tank with AdBlue® is empty, the pump is drawing air and could be damaged and/or lead to false bills. Dry-run protection, also known as product shortage protection, prevents this kind of scenario. Such product shortage protection can be provided with the electronic level gauge SmartBox 2 from GOK, and checked using simple means. Since the beginning of 2022, this has been a prerequisite for calibrating such a tank system! Read more

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

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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?

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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.

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

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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

How can I measure the filling level of a gas cylinder?

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All of a sudden: the gas cylinder is empty! Lucky you if you have a spare cylinder to hand. But experience has shown that an empty cylinder will always catch you off guard, and at the worst possible time. So, what can you do? In the short term: Somehow get your hands on another cylinder. In the medium term: Measure the gas cylinder’s filling level more often. We show two options: analogue and digital. Read more

What are the differences between protection types IP54 and IP65?

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On 1 January 2018, GOK changed the housings for the level gauges of the SmartBox® series. This also resulted in a change in the protection type for the majority of the devices. The devices which were previously protection type IP65 are now covered by IP54. What are the differences? Does the installation or use change in any way? And what does “protection type” even mean? We’ll tell you in this article. Read more

How can I digitally monitor the filling level of the gas tank?

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In the course of digitalisation, smart devices take on the tasks that people used to do. In many areas today, a well-organized logistics system is essential. This also applies to planning requirements for LPG systems and the LPG tank. Read more

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

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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

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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