{"id":9857,"date":"2017-04-03T07:00:43","date_gmt":"2017-04-03T05:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/2017\/04\/03\/what-are-the-differences-between-red-silver-and-blue-gok-pressure-regulators-for-small-cylinder-lpg-systems\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T09:13:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T07:13:56","slug":"what-are-the-differences-between-red-silver-and-blue-gok-pressure-regulators-for-small-cylinder-lpg-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/what-are-the-differences-between-red-silver-and-blue-gok-pressure-regulators-for-small-cylinder-lpg-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the differences between red, silver and blue GOK pressure regulators for small-cylinder LPG systems?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Three users have something in common: Each one requires a pressure regulator, also referred to as a pressure reducer, for an LPG cylinder with a filling weight of 11 kilograms. However: User A wants to operate a gas stove indoors, user B wants to operate an outdoor heater outdoors and user C wants to operate a gas heating on a boat. How do the three now find the right pressure regulator?<!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Because LPG offers so many <strong>different applications<\/strong>, GOK also has a correspondingly large number of versions of pressure regulators in their range. Keeping an overview is sometimes not easy. Users can make a pre-selection on the basis of the colour of the fittings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_pressure_regulators_for_small_cylinders_5_and_11_kilogram_filling_weight\"><\/span>Red pressure regulators for small cylinders (5 and 11 kilogram filling weight)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8860\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8860\" style=\"width: 176px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/0515000-2016.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8860\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/0515000-2016.jpg\" alt=\"0515000-2016\" width=\"176\" height=\"146\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pressure regulator for indoor systems<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">User A has a gas stove, which they do not use very frequently. That&#8217;s why they put a small gas cylinder in the kitchen and are looking for the right pressure regulator. The LPG system is <strong>indoors<\/strong> and therefore requires <strong>special precautions<\/strong> according to the regulations: a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/2017\/04\/10\/how-does-an-over-pressure-safety-device-s2sr-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">safety device against overpressure<\/a>, a pressure gauge and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/2017\/02\/06\/what-do-i-need-a-thermal-cut-out-device-t-tae-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">thermal cut-out device<\/a>. This is available in the adjacent red GOK pressure regulator for small cylinders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong>colour red indicates<\/strong> that the fitting may also be used indoors. However: You cannot use all red GOK pressure regulators indoors. Here, we are only talking about pressure regulators for small cylinders with a filling weight of 5 and 11 kilograms of LPG.<br \/>\nIn addition to this:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/2016\/11\/21\/which-lpg-cylinders-can-i-use-inside-buildings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Which LPG cylinders can I use inside buildings?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Silver_pressure_regulators_for_small_cylinders_5_and_11_kilogram_filling_weight\"><\/span>Silver pressure regulators for small cylinders (5 and 11 kilogram filling weight)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When the temperature falls as the sun goes down, it can quickly put an end to the brilliant barbecue on the patio.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">User B is a passionate barbecue chef and wants to prevent the imminent temperature drop \u2013 and the premature end of the barbecue \u2013 with an outdoor heater. As the outdoor heater is only <strong>outdoors<\/strong>, the pressure regulator does not need a thermal cut-out device. B can use a similar model as user A for their gas stove, but in silver \u2013 a sign that the LPG system must be outdoors.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8799\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8799\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/gasgrill-barbecue1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8799 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/gasgrill-barbecue1.jpg\" alt=\"Gasgrill Barbecue\" width=\"510\" height=\"340\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/gasgrill-barbecue1.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/gasgrill-barbecue1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8799\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>To prevent the barbecue from ending prematurely, many people place their trust in an outdoor heater with the GOK pressure reducer.<\/strong><br \/><em>\u00a9 Monkey Business \/ Fotolia.com<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blue_pressure_regulators_for_small_cylinders_5_and_11_kilogram_filling_weight\"><\/span>Blue pressure regulators for small cylinders (5 and 11 kilogram filling weight)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8794\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8794\" style=\"width: 191px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/0201802_a.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8794\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/0201802_a.jpg\" alt=\"0201802_a\" width=\"191\" height=\"137\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/0201802_a.jpg 283w, https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/0201802_a-260x185.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pressure regulator for marine applications<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">User C is an adventurer and sometimes spends weeks travelling on high seas \u2013 even in the colder seasons. When the temperatures drop, C likes to get comfortable below deck and put the heating on. They must make sure that they are using a pressure regulator that meets the <strong>specific requirements for the maritime sector<\/strong>. As the air can be extremely salty, the pressure regulator requires a coating which protects it from corrosion. All blue GOK pressure regulators meet the requirements and are suitable for use <strong>on boats and ships<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In addition, pressure regulators on boats and ships must be fitted either with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/2016\/03\/31\/how-does-a-prv-pressure-relief-valve-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PRV<\/a>, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/2016\/03\/31\/what-is-an-opso-sav-and-how-does-it-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OPSO<\/a> or the over-pressure safety device <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/2017\/04\/10\/how-does-an-over-pressure-safety-device-s2sr-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">S2SR<\/a> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>and<\/strong><\/span> optionally with a pressure gauge or leak tester.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Further_options\"><\/span>Further options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As already mentioned, LPG has different applications with different requirements. Therefore, GOK does not only have a red, silver and blue pressure regulator in the range. Within these classifications, there are <strong>different versions<\/strong> regarding the output and the nominal pressure. These articles will help you choose:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/2016\/07\/18\/how-do-i-find-out-whether-the-nominal-pressure-on-the-pressure-regulator-and-gas-equipment-match\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How do I find out whether the nominal pressure on the pressure regulator and gas equipment match?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/2016\/03\/31\/which-pressure-regulator-do-i-need-for-which-output\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Which pressure regulator do I need for which output?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gok.de\/media\/pdf\/19\/d6\/f7\/Prospekt-Kleinflaschen-in-Deutschland-2018_D_5901872.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Which pressure regulator for which application?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/2016\/03\/31\/welche-bedeutung-haben-die-unterschiedlichen-farben-der-typschilder-am-gok-druckregler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What is the significance of the different colours of type labels on GOK pressure regulators?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pressure regulators from GOK for small cylinder systems have different coloured coatings. This means that the area of application can be narrowed down at first glance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":8893,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[394,395,396],"tags":[280,283,303,318,345,321,347,317,287,332,339],"ausgabe":[],"class_list":["post-9857","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-camping-leisure","category-grill-bbq","category-home-commercial","tag-boat","tag-caravan","tag-gas-cooker","tag-marine-en","tag-motorhome","tag-opso-en","tag-overpressure","tag-pressure-gauge","tag-pressure-regulator","tag-safety-equipment","tag-thermal-cutout-device"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9857","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=9857"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9857\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14552,"href":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9857\/revisions\/14552"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8893"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9857"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9857"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9857"},{"taxonomy":"ausgabe","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ausgabe?post=9857"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}