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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 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

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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