Ein Gasherd mit Propan ist praktisch, leistungsstark – und auch im Haus oder der Mietswohnung einsetzbar. Doch beim Einbau und Betrieb gelten besondere Vorschriften. Druckminderer, Anschluss-Sets und die richtige Lagerung von Gasflaschen spielen dabei eine zentrale Rolle. Erfahren Sie, worauf Sie achten müssen, um Ihren Propanherd sicher und normgerecht zu betreiben.
Can a gas cylinder be left in the sun? A simple question – but one with significant implications, especially in summer. As temperatures rise and the sun beats down on balconies, patios or campsites, many users of LPG start to wonder: Is this dangerous? Can the gas cylinder explode? Read more
Storing gas cylinders in the basement of residential buildings – is it allowed? We explain what is possible, where clear limits are set, and what you should consider when storing them. Read more
A gas smell in a motorhome or caravan can be unsettling – especially when the gas cylinder appears to be securely closed. In this article, you’ll learn where the smell could actually be coming from, how to identify potential leaks and which preventive measures can permanently increase the safety of your gas system.
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Choosing the right energy source for your motorhome, caravan, or camper van is crucial for comfort and efficiency on the road. Both LPG and electricity offer specific advantages depending on the use case. Therefore, there’s no one-size-fits-all recommendation; instead, the decision should be tailored to individual needs. Read more
The question of whether GOK pressure regulators and fittings are compatible with refillable gas cylinders is being asked more and more frequently. Understandably so – after all, the number of so-called refillable gas cylinders or tank gas cylinders on the market is steadily increasing. Campers in particular would prefer to continue using their existing components. But is that possible? Are larger pressure control systems like the Caramatic SafeDrive, Caramatic DriveOne or the DriveTwo variants also compatible?
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In the case of natural gas, there is a risk of scarcity in winter 2022/2023, while liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is still available in sufficient quantities. Many people who own a gas stove or a gas hob are therefore wondering whether they can simply convert from using natural gas to LPG. We tell you whether this is possible and how it works! Read more
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!
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.
All components between the gas cylinder and the gas equipment for a safe gas supply in motor caravans and caravans – this is what the Caramatic line offers all campers. However, this does not answer the initial question in detail, as there are some options. We’ll show you all of them here.