{"id":12062,"date":"2021-09-02T07:30:08","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T05:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/2021\/09\/02\/warum-brauche-ich-einen-druckminderer-bei-gasflaschen\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T09:37:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T07:37:05","slug":"warum-brauche-ich-einen-druckminderer-bei-gasflaschen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/warum-brauche-ich-einen-druckminderer-bei-gasflaschen\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do I need a pressure regulator on gas cylinders?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>No gas barbecue operates correctly without a pressure regulator. The gas heater in a motorhome or caravan is ineffective without a pressure regulator; the same applies to a roasting burner, cooker, radiant heater or heating appliance \u2013 and the list could go on almost endlessly. Without a gas pressure regulator, also known as a pressure controller, connected to the gas cylinder, hardly any gas appliance will function.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s clear that in most cases, the gas cylinder and especially the appliance itself are the main focus for operators of liquefied gas systems. How many burners do I need to switch on to maintain a consistent 200 degrees on the gas barbecue? How long does the gas heater take to warm up the caravan or motorhome? Can I heat my patio with an infrared radiant heater during cooler temperatures?<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Funktion eines Druckregelger\u00e4tes\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dNGDwyw9IuA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_heart_of_the_system\"><\/span>The heart of the system<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Almost all applications have one thing in common: if there is no pressure regulator on the gas cylinder, the system will not work \u2013 or is not even permitted to be operated. Even though the pressure regulator may not be as prominent in public perception as the gas cylinder or the gas appliance, it is in fact the true heart of any liquefied gas system. And we\u2019re not just saying that because we manufacture such pressure regulators!<\/p>\n<p>When the valve on the gas cylinder is opened, propane, butane or a mixture of the two escapes in gas form \u2013 and completely uncontrolled. At an ambient temperature of around 20 degrees Celsius, the pressure in the gas cylinder is approximately 7 bar. At this pressure, the liquefied gas \u201cshoots\u201d out of the valve and could theoretically flow directly to the end appliances such as a gas barbecue, gas heater or radiant heater.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9452\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9452\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/b15asa3.myrdbx.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Druckminderer-zum-Einsatz-an-der-Gasflasche-GOK-Blog.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8541 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/b15asa3.myrdbx.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Druckminderer-zum-Einsatz-an-der-Gasflasche-GOK-Blog.jpg\" alt=\"There is a wide range of different pressure regulators available for direct use on gas cylinders. The appropriate pressure regulator depends on several factors, such as the intended application, outlet pressure, cylinder size, required performance and more.\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Druckminderer-zum-Einsatz-an-der-Gasflasche-GOK-Blog.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Druckminderer-zum-Einsatz-an-der-Gasflasche-GOK-Blog-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Druckminderer-zum-Einsatz-an-der-Gasflasche-GOK-Blog-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Druckminderer-zum-Einsatz-an-der-Gasflasche-GOK-Blog-705x392.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9452\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There is a wide range of different pressure regulators available for direct use on gas cylinders. The appropriate pressure regulator depends on several factors, such as the intended application, outlet pressure, cylinder size, required performance and more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"en_beitrag_box\">\n<p><span class=\"en_like_h3\">You might also be interested in<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Discover more helpful content on this topic.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#weiterfuehrend\">See related posts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consistency_better_results\"><\/span>Consistency = better results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"582\">This is a problem, even though manufacturers could theoretically design appliances for such pressure levels. More critical, however, is the fact that the appliances do not tolerate constant changes or fluctuations in inlet pressure. For example, if the outside temperature rises due to sunlight, the cylinder pressure increases too. As a rule of thumb for good end results: the more consistent the inlet pressure, the better the gas appliance performs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"909\">And this is where the pressure regulator comes into play. First of all, the fitting reduces the cylinder pressure to a standard level \u2013 typically 30 or 50 mbar in this country. Furthermore, the pressure regulator maintains this value consistently at the specified outlet pressure, taking a small tolerance range into account.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_unregulated_pressure_means\"><\/span>What unregulated pressure means<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s why these functions are important, using the fictional examples of a gas barbecue and a gas heater:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">a) Gas barbecue<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">If the pressure at the gas barbecue were to fluctuate too much, it would have unpleasant effects on the food being grilled. The gas pressure has a direct influence on the gas flow rate. In other words: higher pressure means higher performance. Although the basic settings on the gas barbecue remain unchanged, the temperature inside the barbecue could be 110 degrees at one moment and 150 degrees just a few minutes later.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">This would be especially problematic for so-called \u201clow &amp; slow\u201d dishes, where precise temperature control is essential. Temperature fluctuations of 40 degrees would spell disaster for some brisket or pulled pork dishes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9221\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9221\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/b15asa3.myrdbx.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pulled-Pork.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5415 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/b15asa3.myrdbx.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pulled-Pork.jpg\" alt=\"Without a pressure regulator, your chances of a successful pulled pork are close to zero!\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pulled-Pork.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pulled-Pork-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pulled-Pork-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pulled-Pork-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9221\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Without a pressure regulator, your chances of a successful pulled pork are close to zero!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">b) Gas heater<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">The gas heater also relies on a constant supply of gas. Let\u2019s say a camper has set the heating in their motorhome or caravan to maintain a cosy 22 degrees Celsius inside. If the cylinder pressure drops \u2013 for example, because outside temperatures fall drastically \u2013 the gas heater may no longer achieve 22 degrees, but perhaps only 19 degrees.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Campers would have no reliability and would constantly need to adjust the gas heater to match the changing daily conditions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pressure_regulator_ensures_safety\"><\/span>Pressure regulator ensures safety<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"869\">That\u2019s precisely why it is so important that a gas pressure regulator ensures reliability and consistency in liquefied gas systems. We therefore believe it\u2019s not an exaggeration to describe the pressure regulator as the heart of the liquefied gas system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"1120\">In addition to the functions mentioned above, some pressure regulators also provide a safety function. Many regulators contain various integrated safety devices to protect people and the environment in the \u2013 fortunately \u2013 rare \u201cworst-case scenario\u201d.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1307\">For example, anyone operating the liquefied gas system while driving a motorhome or caravan will find a so-called crash sensor with pendulum from GOK in the gas pressure control system.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9449\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9449\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/b15asa3.myrdbx.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Crash-Sensor-mit-Pendel-Titelbild-GOK-Blog-2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8514 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/b15asa3.myrdbx.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Crash-Sensor-mit-Pendel-Titelbild-GOK-Blog-2.jpg\" alt=\"The crash sensor with pendulum developed by GOK is an integral part of the Caramatic DriveOne or Caramatic DriveTwo gas pressure control system. It protects campers in the event of an accident involving the leisure vehicle.\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Crash-Sensor-mit-Pendel-Titelbild-GOK-Blog-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Crash-Sensor-mit-Pendel-Titelbild-GOK-Blog-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Crash-Sensor-mit-Pendel-Titelbild-GOK-Blog-2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Crash-Sensor-mit-Pendel-Titelbild-GOK-Blog-2-705x353.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The crash sensor with pendulum developed by GOK is an integral part of the Caramatic DriveOne or Caramatic DriveTwo gas pressure control system. It protects campers in the event of an accident involving the leisure vehicle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_for_barbecues_and_gas_hobs\"><\/span>Important for barbecues and gas hobs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many barbecue experts use the special pressure regulator <em data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"212\">Grillregler PRO<\/em> from GOK, which features an integrated excess pressure safety device (S2SR). In the event of dangerously high overpressure, it protects not only the barbecue from damage but also the users themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone wishing to use a gas hob or gas cooker indoors \u2013 whether for private or commercial purposes, such as in the catering industry \u2013 requires a pressure regulator with two safety components. Firstly, it must have an integrated excess pressure safety device (S2SR); secondly, a thermal cut-out device (TAE) is also required.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Druckminderer f\u00fcr Gasgrill - Grillregler von GOK\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZbQ1sFrB500?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, there\u2019s no way around using a pressure regulator \u2013 at least not in most applications involving liquefied gas cylinders \u2013 and without one, many gas appliances would simply break. The fitting ensures that the uncontrolled pressure from the gas cylinder is supplied to the appliance at a constant and usable level. No gas barbecue, gas cooker or gas heater functions properly without gas pressure regulation, which is why it\u2019s fair to say that the pressure regulator is the heart of many liquefied gas systems \u2013 even if it\u2019s often not really visible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No gas barbecue operates correctly without a pressure regulator. The gas heater in a motorhome or caravan is ineffective without a pressure regulator; the same applies to a roasting burner, cooker, radiant heater or heating appliance \u2013 and the list could go on almost endlessly. 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