Many operators of LPG systems rely on their visual impression: “Still looks fine – should still work.” But that is risky. Pressure regulators age unnoticed – due to UV radiation, temperature fluctuations, aggressive ambient air or simply time. Even rarely used regulators can become safety-critical after ten years.
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Whether on the barbecue, the patio heater or in the caravan: Many people use their LPG system for years – without ever replacing the gas hoses or pressure regulators. After all, everything still works perfectly. But this is precisely where an underestimated risk lies. Legal standards and technical regulations stipulate clear replacement intervals – regardless of the external condition. This article explains why that is and what time limits apply.
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Short and to the point: yes, from June 2024, anyone with a motor caravan or caravan equipped with an LPG system must have the system inspected every two years. In April 2022, the requirement for LPG inspections in motor caravans was removed from the roadworthiness directive.
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When the evenings become cooler, gas-operated heaters are frequently used on balconies and patios, or in outdoor areas in the hospitality industry. The names of the heaters are different – outdoor heaters, radiant heaters, patio heaters – but one thing they all have in common is that operators require a gas cylinder, pressure reducer, excess flow device for the hose and a gas anti-tilt device. In addition, there are requirements for the safe handling of the heaters – for private individuals as well as for use in restaurants, pubs or bars.
In order to connect a gas stove in the household or in a large kitchen with a gas cylinder or a pressure reducer, hose assemblies made of stainless steel (metal corrugated hose, stainless steel corrugated tube) or metal braided corrugated pipes are used sometimes. This raises the question whether the usual replacement period also applies here.
Gas hoses – also called hose assemblies – are a central component in any LPG system, whether camping, at the barbecue, in the garden, or in commercial use. Yet many users are unaware that these hoses are not indefinitely durable. Read more
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.
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
For LPG systems, there are different technical rules depending on the application. These include replacement periods for components such as pressure regulators and hose assemblies. GOK will tell you when you need to replace them.