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

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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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Can I store the LPG cylinder in the cupboard under the gas barbecue – even when it’s really hot?

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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

How does the safety device OPSO/UPSO work?

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If you are looking for the maximum safety level for the most important fitting for LPG systems, OPSO/UPSO should be a part of it. These are a combination of two safety devices with different operating principles. One offers protection from leaks, and the other protects against overpressure in the supply system. Read more

Can the LPG cylinder be left in the sun?

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This is probably one of the most common and greatest fears of barbecue lovers: Will the LPG cylinder explode if it sits in the sun for too long? Even if for some, the combination of gas cylinder and direct sunlight is an explosive mixture in the truest sense of the word, these fears are unfounded. We’ll show you why. Read more

How does an over-pressure safety device S2SR work?

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In Germany, it is usual for July and August to be the warmest months with an average temperature of approx. 18 degrees Celsius. If we take this value as a basis, the gas flows out of an LPG cylinder with a pressure of almost seven bar. The cylinder pressure is therefore 140 times higher than the pressure which should finally be applied to the consumer equipment (50 millibar). Read more

What are the differences between red, silver and blue GOK pressure regulators for small-cylinder LPG systems?

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Three users have something in common: Each one requires a pressure regulator, also referred to as a pressure reducer, for an LPG cylinder with a filling weight of 11 kilograms. However: User A wants to operate a gas stove indoors, user B wants to operate an outdoor heater outdoors and user C wants to operate a gas heating on a boat. How do the three now find the right pressure regulator? Read more

Can I use gas heaters in the awning in front of the caravan or motor caravan?

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Long-term and winter campers in particular love to use gas heaters when the temperature falls so that it is lovely and warm under the awning as well. However: Is this even allowed? A tricky question with no clear answer. Read more

How do I find the right pressure regulator for outdoor heaters, radiant heaters or patio heaters?

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The pressure regulator/pressure reducer which goes with your outdoor heater, radiant heater or patio heater depends primarily on the required nominal pressure and whether you use the device operated with LPG either privately or commercially. Read more

Does the gas have to be discharged out of the line before releasing the OPSO (SAV)?

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If the OPSO (SAV) of the pressure regulator has responded, you must discharge at least as much LPG from the line so that the pressure in the line is under the response pressure of the OPSO. Read more

How can I release an OPSO (SAV)?

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If the OPSO (SAV) has responded to the pressure regulator in an LPG system, it can be easily released again. It is important to know and eliminate the cause of the response of the safety device beforehand.  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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