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
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.
Do you want to operate a gas stove or gas hob with a gas cylinder in your house or rented flat? We’ll clear up some important questions in this article, such as: What regulations and technical rules are there? Which gas cylinders are permitted in your flat or home, and how must you store these? Which pressure reducer needs to be used, and what to look out for when installing it?
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.
No matter whether you’re camping, in your caravan or motor caravan, barbecuing or operating the heating: A question that comes up again and again is, why ice forms at the withdrawal of a gas cylinder, or why the cylinder ices over completely. The answer is simple thermodynamics.
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Whether for barbecues, heating or cooking, many users of small cylinders with filling weights of 5 or 11 kilograms frequently have the same problem. “Where should I store the reserve cylinder?” is often the crucial question. It is least in the way when kept in the cellar. However: Are you even allowed to store it there? 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
The medium LPG is experiencing growing popularity just now thanks to its many advantages. The greater the consumption, the more often users need to fill or replace the gas cylinder. As very few people do this on foot, the overwhelming majority of transportations are done with people’s own private cars. And here, private individuals need to follow a few rules to prevent subjecting themselves to unnecessary risks. We have a list of what you must look out for. Read more