{"id":9830,"date":"2016-03-31T16:15:01","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T14:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/2016\/03\/31\/which-pressure-regulator-do-i-need-for-which-output\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T11:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T09:40:11","slug":"which-pressure-regulator-do-i-need-for-which-output","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/which-pressure-regulator-do-i-need-for-which-output\/","title":{"rendered":"Which pressure regulator do I need for which output?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To answer this question, you and we will need more information than just the output. Finding the right pressure regulator depends on several factors.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The output of GOK pressure regulators is always indicated in the unit of measurement of <strong>kilograms per hour<\/strong> (kg\/hr). However, the required output of the connected consumer equipment is in <strong>kilowatts<\/strong> (kW).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9416\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9416\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/0524710_GOK-Blog-300x212.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9416 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/0524710_GOK-Blog-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"Druckregler zum Anschluss an einen Fl\u00fcssiggasbeh\u00e4lter\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/0524710_GOK-Blog-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/0524710_GOK-Blog-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/0524710_GOK-Blog-260x185.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/0524710_GOK-Blog-705x498.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/0524710_GOK-Blog.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9416\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Pressure regulator to connect to an LPG tank<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conversion\"><\/span>Conversion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will find the pressure regulator suitable for your application by converting the required output. The following <strong>conversion factor<\/strong> is to be applied: 1 kilogram of LPG (propane) corresponds to 12.87 kilowatt hours at an ambient temperature of zero degrees Celsius. For example, if you have connected a piece of consumer equipment with a nominal power of 15 kilowatts, you will need nominally approx. 1.17 kilograms of LPG per hour.<\/p>\n<style>#fbuilder input[type=text],\n#fbuilder textarea,\n#fbuilder select {\nborder: 2px solid #008cff;\n}<\/style><style>@media (max-width:480px){#cp_calculatedfieldsf_pform_1{min-height:702px;}}@media (max-width:768px){#cp_calculatedfieldsf_pform_1{min-height:412px;}}@media (max-width:1024px){#cp_calculatedfieldsf_pform_1{min-height:425px;}}@media (min-width:1024px){#cp_calculatedfieldsf_pform_1{min-height:443px;}}<\/style><form name=\"cp_calculatedfieldsf_pform_1\" id=\"cp_calculatedfieldsf_pform_1\" action=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/which-pressure-regulator-do-i-need-for-which-output\/\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" onsubmit=\"return fbuilderjQuery.fbuilder.doValidate(this);\" class=\"cff-form no-prefetch  cff-form-11 cp_cff_clean\"  data-nonce=\"bba65fc24c\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"cp_calculatedfieldsf_pform_psequence\" value=\"_1\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"cp_calculatedfieldsf_id\" value=\"11\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"cp_ref_page\" value=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\" \/>\n<pre style=\"display:none !important;\"><script data-category=\"functional\" type=\"text\/javascript\">form_structure_1=[[{\"dependencies\":[{\"rule\":\"\",\"complex\":false,\"fields\":[\"\"]}],\"form_identifier\":\"\",\"name\":\"fieldname3\",\"shortlabel\":\"\",\"index\":0,\"ftype\":\"fCalculated\",\"userhelp\":\"\",\"userhelpTooltip\":false,\"tooltipIcon\":false,\"csslayout\":\"\",\"title\":\"Leistung in Kilowatt (kW)\",\"predefined\":\"\",\"required\":false,\"exclude\":false,\"size\":\"small\",\"eq\":\"\",\"min\":\"\",\"max\":\"\",\"suffix\":\"\",\"prefix\":\"\",\"decimalsymbol\":\",\",\"groupingsymbol\":\"\",\"readonly\":false,\"currency\":false,\"noEvalIfManual\":true,\"formatDynamically\":false,\"hidefield\":false,\"toolbar\":\"default|mathematical\",\"fBuild\":{},\"parent\":\"\",\"predefinedClick\":false},{\"dependencies\":[{\"rule\":\"\",\"complex\":false,\"fields\":[\"\"]}],\"form_identifier\":\"\",\"name\":\"fieldname1\",\"shortlabel\":\"\",\"index\":1,\"ftype\":\"fCalculated\",\"userhelp\":\"\",\"userhelpTooltip\":false,\"tooltipIcon\":false,\"csslayout\":\"\",\"title\":\"Nenndurchfluss in Kilogramm Fl\\u00fcssiggas pro Stunde (kg\\\/h)\",\"predefined\":\"\",\"required\":false,\"exclude\":false,\"size\":\"small\",\"eq\":\"PREC((fieldname3\\\/12.87), 2)\",\"min\":\"\",\"max\":\"\",\"suffix\":\"\",\"prefix\":\"\",\"decimalsymbol\":\",\",\"groupingsymbol\":\"\",\"readonly\":true,\"currency\":false,\"noEvalIfManual\":true,\"formatDynamically\":false,\"hidefield\":false,\"toolbar\":\"default|mathematical\",\"fBuild\":{},\"parent\":\"\",\"predefinedClick\":false}],{\"0\":{\"title\":\"Umrechnung Fl\\u00fcssiggas kW in kg\\\/h\",\"description\":\"\",\"formlayout\":\"top_aligned\",\"evalequationsevent\":\"2\",\"formtemplate\":\"cp_cff_clean\",\"evalequations\":1,\"autocomplete\":1,\"persistence\":0,\"customstyles\":\"#fbuilder input[type=text],\\n#fbuilder textarea,\\n#fbuilder select {\\nborder: 2px solid #008cff;\\n}\\n\\n\",\"request_cost\":\"fieldname3\",\"loading_animation\":0},\"formid\":\"cp_calculatedfieldsf_pform_1\"}];<\/script><\/pre>\n<div id=\"fbuilder\">\n\t\t<div id=\"fbuilder_1\">\n\t\t<div id=\"formheader_1\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"fieldlist_1\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"clearer\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"cp_subbtn_1\" class=\"cp_subbtn\" style=\"display:none;\">Berechnen<\/div><div class=\"clearer\"><\/div>\n\t<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_cpcff_public_nonce\" name=\"_cpcff_public_nonce\" value=\"31c2f43f2b\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9830\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"cff_form_start_time\" value=\"zPUD5rW4nbCMNvXmmuPH5A==\"><\/form>\n\t\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Many_factors\"><\/span>Many factors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Important: The output is not the only factor you must pay attention to when selecting the correct pressure regulator. The <strong>nominal pressure<\/strong> given in millibar or bar also plays an important role. Do you need the pressure regulator for a tank or cylinder system? What are the statutory provisions? Which safety devices are required or should be installed? Do I use the LPG system at home or as a business operator?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9394\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9394\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/0515000_GOK-Blog-300x248.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9394 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/0515000_GOK-Blog-300x248.jpg\" alt=\"0515000\" width=\"300\" height=\"248\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/0515000_GOK-Blog-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/0515000_GOK-Blog-768x634.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/0515000_GOK-Blog-705x582.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/0515000_GOK-Blog.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9394\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Pressure regulator to connect to an LPG cylinder<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GOK_helps\"><\/span>GOK helps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">All questions and factors that play a decisive role in selecting the right pressure regulator. You will find pressure regulators for a wide variety of applications and important information in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gok.de\/en\/Download-center\/Price-lists\/Price-list-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">picture price lists<\/a> as well as on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gok.de\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are not sure about the documents, please contact your local specialist retailer or contact us directly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In order to select the right GOK pressure reducer for LPG, we require, among other things, information on output, nominal pressure and field of use.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":9427,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[394,395,396],"tags":[287],"ausgabe":[],"class_list":["post-9830","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-camping-leisure","category-grill-bbq","category-home-commercial","tag-pressure-regulator"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9830","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9830"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9830\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14480,"href":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9830\/revisions\/14480"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9427"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9830"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9830"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9830"},{"taxonomy":"ausgabe","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ausgabe?post=9830"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}