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Gas barbecuing is becoming really popular and increasing numbers of people are getting involved around the world. However, the first handling of the medium liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) makes quite a few people feel uneasy. It doesn’t have to be if you know certain basic rules and handle the gas barbecue and all system components such as the gas cylinder, pressure regulator or gas hose carefully in all respects.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Brief and important information in advance<\/span><\/h2>\n

The LPG system of a gas barbecue usually always has the same basic structure<\/strong>: The gas cylinder<\/strong> supplies the energy in a compressed form. The pressure reducer<\/strong> (also known as a pressure regulator) lowers the uncontrolled pressure from the gas cylinder to a stable value with which the subsequent gas barbecue can work constantly well. The gas hose<\/strong> connects the pressure reducer to the gas barbecue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Fit the coupling nut of the pressure reducer to the connection of the gas cylinder and fix with rotation to the left<\/strong>. It is sufficient if you tighten it manually first and then tighten<\/strong> it with the MiniTool<\/a>, for example. If the pressure reducer is fixed, install the gas hose next. To do this, simply turn the coupling nut of the gas hose onto the outlet connector of the regulator and proceed the same way with the other side of the gas hose on the gas barbecue depending on the connection. As a rule, you can tighten the connections manually first and then carefully<\/strong> re-tighten them with an open-end wrench.<\/p>\n

Finally: checking for leaks<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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In any case, these three components are required for operating the gas barbecue: Gas cylinder, pressure reducer and gas hose.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

<\/span>New purchase or used purchase<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you purchase a new gas barbecue \u2013 whether from a specialist retailer on site or online \u2013 you will always receive a pressure reducer and gas hose supplied<\/strong>. This is a requirement for the manufacturers of gas barbecues. If someone gets a used gas barbecue, please consult the seller beforehand to find out whether they are also selling a pressure reducer and gas hose.<\/p>\n

If these components are not included when purchasing the used one, you should request exact images and names<\/strong> of the pressure reducer and gas hose as a potential buyer. This will make things a lot easier at your specialist retailer if you get the right components for yourself. On our website you can also find help with the selection: https:\/\/www.gok.de\/fluessiggasanlagen-freizeit\/grill-bbq\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In the following, we want to deal a little more precisely with the four key components when barbecuing with gas: Gas cylinder, pressure reducer, gas hose and gas barbecue.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Gas cylinder<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are different types of gas cylinders worldwide. The content is more or less the same for all of them when it comes to LPG. However, these are usually all similarities, as the size, diameter, filling volume and connections may<\/strong> differ.<\/p>\n

If you don’t have any experience, simply talk to someone you know who already barbecues with gas, or you can get advice<\/strong> from the place where you can buy LPG, for example from LPG distributors or at DIY shops.<\/p>\n

Gas cylinders with a filling weight of 5, 8 or 11 kilograms are commonly used in Germany; in other (European) countries, gas cylinders with a filling weight of up to 16 kilograms are used.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Pressure reducer<\/span><\/h2>\n

The pressure reducer, also known as a pressure regulator or a gas pressure regulator, has an important task:In all operating states, it must regulate the uncontrolled cylinder pressure to a constant level<\/strong> so that the barbecue can work reliably. In Germany, gas barbecues work with a working pressure of 50 mbar<\/strong>. In addition, pressures of 30 or 37 mbar are common abroad.<\/p>\n

“First-time barbecue users” should of course make sure that the connection of the pressure regulator matches the one of the gas cylinder and that the working pressure specifications on the pressure regulator are identical<\/strong> to the information on the gas barbecue. If you buy a new barbecue<\/strong>, it’s a good idea to find out whether it is also designed for the target country before you make the purchase. The right pressure regulator for the respective cylinder connections is then also included. However, in the case of used purchase<\/strong> (mainly beyond national borders), it can become a little more complicated. In these cases, maintain intensive contact with the seller and ask about the connections or working pressure.<\/p>\n

Here is an overview of the common connections and in<\/a> which countries they are used.<\/p>\n

GOK offers two different types of pressure regulators specifically for gas barbecues<\/strong>:<\/p>\n