{"id":9839,"date":"2016-05-12T15:15:43","date_gmt":"2016-05-12T13:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/2016\/05\/12\/which-gok-components-do-i-need-as-a-private-individual-for-my-gas-barbecue\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T07:45:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T05:45:45","slug":"which-gok-components-do-i-need-as-a-private-individual-for-my-gas-barbecue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/which-gok-components-do-i-need-as-a-private-individual-for-my-gas-barbecue\/","title":{"rendered":"Which GOK components do I need as a private individual for my gas barbecue?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In any case, you will always require a pressure regulator, also commonly known as a pressure reducer, and a hose assembly for the gas barbecue. Using an excess flow device in the LPG system is not always mandatory, but it always makes sense to do so.<\/p>\n

The things that are and are not mandatory for private individuals when handling LPG systems are regulated by worksheet G 612 (A)<\/strong> from the German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water. The worksheet title is as follows: “Operation of portable LPG systems in leisure time for outdoor use”. You may therefore only operate gas barbecues outdoors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

No matter whether you are drawing LPG from a 5 or 11-kilogram cylinder for your gas barbecue or from a gas cartridge, you always need a pressure regulator<\/strong> that regulates the nominal pressures used in Germany. The nominal pressure<\/strong> can be found either on the type label of the gas barbecue or in the manufacturer’s instruction.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Pressure regulators for 5 and 11-kilogram gas cylinders<\/span><\/h2>\n

Safety devices are not necessary for the private use of pressure regulators for LPG cylinders. Nevertheless, more and more gas barbecue specialists<\/strong> are moving on from the very simple pressure regulators to pressure regulators with integrated safety devices. And with good reason, because the pressure regulator is one of the most important components<\/strong> of the system. No gas barbecue in the world works if you don’t control the pressure, no matter how expensive it was.<\/p>\n

For barbecue professionals<\/strong>, over-pressure safety devices, <\/a> excess flow devices and pressure gauges are now standard. Why? Because they protect the barbecue user and other people from dangers <\/strong> before or during any occurrence.<\/p>\n

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In private use, gas barbecue users can use both the PRO barbecue regulator with safety device (left) and the BASIC barbecue regulator without safety device (right).<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

<\/span>Just like an airbag in a car<\/span><\/h2>\n

Such safety devices can be compared to the airbag for the car<\/strong>. The airbag is not mandatory and your car can still travel from A to B without it. However, if something should happen, everyone is thankful that it’s there. It\u2019s the same with over-pressure safety device and excess flow device.<\/p>\n

You can also cook steaks, sausages and vegetables without them. While doing so, something can always happen with the LPG system \u2013 without serious consequences, provided you have ensured sufficient safety.<\/p>\n