How to connect a gas cylinder to a gas stove: step by step instructions, tips and tricks

The lack of a gas pipe in a private house turned into a headache for the residents of Russia. Many settlements are still not gasified. And the supply of pipes to the site on which the residential building is located, costs from 150 to 300 thousand rubles. This amount is not affordable for everyone. The installation of a gas cylinder will help to solve the problem. Despite the fact that its refueling and replacement require attention and care, this business is available to everyone.

Gas cylinder to the cottage: advantages and disadvantages

When a person enters a private house that is not connected to the gas pipeline, he is faced with the choice: use an electric stove, or is it possible to connect a gas stove to a cylinder? Both solutions have both advantages and disadvantages. The benefits are as follows:

1. The gas burner heats up much faster. Cooking time is shorter, which means there is more free time left.
2. The cost of refueling is lower than the price of electricity. An exception is the use of electricity at a reduced price. For example, for villagers. There is also a discount on utility bills for the poor.
3. In some regions, the rate of electricity consumption per person is limited to 50 kW per month. Upon reaching the limit, the price increases significantly.

The disadvantages include:

1. Fare. Gas stations are less common than gas stations.
2. Inability to determine exactly how much fuel was refueled.
3. Installation of a gas stove in a room not equipped with ventilation is prohibited.

Where to place

First you need to determine the location of the tank. If you connect a gas cylinder to the stove in the country, then you can put it in the kitchen near the stove. However, in a house for permanent residence it is better to place it in a separate room or on the street in a metal cabinet. It is safer.

If the gas is stored at a temperature below 0 ° C, then the propane-butane mixture should be winter, otherwise it will not be consumed completely. Another advantage of installing cylinders on the street will be the lack of gas in the premises (with a possible leak).

Also, their installation in an unventilated room and below ground level (for example, in a basement or cellar) is not allowed. Propane is heavier than air, so it will accumulate in the event of a leak. With a ratio of 2.3 to 9.5% to air, propane forms an explosive mixture. The distance from the gas cylinder to the stove should not be less than 1 m. And also not less than 1 meter to the radiators.

Installation diagram

A different scheme is used to connect the capital structure and the country cottage. How to connect a gas cylinder to a stove in a residential building? In this case, it is more rational to have a stock of several cylinders stored in a steel cabinet. It is installed on a concrete foundation with a base height of 0.25 m above ground level. The distance from the cabinet to the wall of the building should be 0.45 m, from the plate to the passage of the pipe through the wall - at least 0.2 m.

Do not place cabinets with cylinders on the side of the building facade, as well as on the side of transport passages.

Gas supply to the summer kitchen

To connect the gas cylinder to the stove in the country, the following diagram is used:

1. The stove is placed no closer than 7.5 cm from the wall. This distance is necessary so that the hose connected to the fitting does not bend.
2. The cylinder is installed at a distance of not less than a meter, and the hose for connection must have a size of at least 1.5 m.
3. For reliable fixation in an upright position, it is fastened with a clamp mounted on the wall.
   

All plug-in connections must be within reach to monitor their condition and check for leaks. Spare cylinders must not be kept in the living room even for a short period of time. According to safety regulations, they must not block escape routes.

What are

There are several standard tank sizes for gas delivery. For frequent use, it is better to choose a large tank. Whereas a gas cylinder to the country can be taken smaller. It is more convenient to transport and easier to find a place in a limited space. Cylinders have the following characteristics:

It should be noted that the volume of propane to be filled is less than the volume of the tank itself. This is due to the safety of the gas cylinder. Gas charged in winter expands significantly in a warm room and can break the cylinder if it is overfilled.

Rules of treatment

In order to protect yourself from the consequences associated with damage to the cylinder, you must learn the operating rules:

1. Conduct scheduled certification. It consists in conducting a pressure tightness test and in valve maintenance. After that, on the upper skirt of the gas cylinder, the mark is stamped with the date of verification and the expiration date of the certification. In addition, gas stations refuse to refuel containers that have not passed the test.
2. Individuals are prohibited from transporting more than 5 cylinders at a time.
3. If defects in the housing are detected, leaks through the valve must be sent to the tank for repair and maintenance.
4. Do not allow overheating in direct sunlight.
5. During transportation, close the valve with a protective cap.
6. Do not bleed gas from the tank to the end. Sometimes this can lead to air absorption and the formation of an explosive mixture.

The working gas pressure is 1.6 MPa. During a periodic test of the tank, the pressure is raised to 3 MPa. For safe operation, the proportion of propane in the propane-butane mixture should be at least 60%

Plate difference

Cookers sold in stores use natural gas, methane, for combustion. The nozzle, which is located inside the burner, is designed to operate on this type of fuel. If such a stove is correctly connected to a gas cylinder, as many try to do, it will work inefficiently. The flame will not create the desired temperature and will smoke. This is because the propane-butane mixture is in a liquefied state, while methane is in a gaseous state under pressure. Liquefied gas flows more per unit time, so the jets should be smaller. Therefore, before connecting the gas cylinder to the stove, the nozzles should be replaced. They come complete with a stove.

To change them, you need to remove the upper surface of the kitchen appliance. To do this, remove the burners. Then squeeze the side latches and remove the top plate cover.

Changing the nozzle in the oven is also not difficult. To do this, remove the back wall of the furnace, after which access to the inside of the oven will open. The nozzle is connected to the gas supply pipe, which is fixed with a metal bracket on the housing. There is a rubber gasket between the tube and the nozzle, which must be installed when replacing the nozzle. She is very small, and you can not notice it. It must be removed carefully so as not to damage.

How long does one tank last?

A capacity of 50 liters is enough for several months of regular use. Cooking for a family of 3-4 people will use gas for 3 months. If you regularly close the gas valve, then the cylinder is enough for a longer period. It is difficult to determine how much gas was filled during refueling. Even a pressure gauge connected to the cylinder will show only pressure. You can accurately determine the amount if you weigh the container before and after refueling. Knowing the density of the liquefied gas, you can understand how much was charged. In order to avoid fraud associated with underfilling, you need to refuel at proven gas stations that have meters.

Marching gas stoves

Fans of long trips often take with themselves tourist plates, on which you can quickly cook or warm food. These are miniature devices weighing no more than 2.5 kg, which easily fit in a backpack or bag. The power of the burners of these devices is comparable with the power of the hobs of household stoves - about 2.5 kW.

Their difference lies not only in low weight, but also in the fact that they use gas in aerosol cans for work, which weigh from 200 to 500 g. Tourist stoves are equipped with windshield burners. Expensive models have closed ceramic burners that protect a person from burns and protect the fire from bad weather.

How to connect a gas stove to the tank? The portable device has an adapter with a latch. It is necessary to carefully insert the nozzle of the can into this adapter, gently press on it and, having aligned the grooves, turn it. When pressed, a slight hiss is heard, indicating that the valve has opened and gas enters the device. After fixing the spray can carefully listen. If the hissing has not stopped, it means that there is some distortion in the installation. You need to disconnect and do the operation again.

How to connect large format gas cylinders to a portable stove? To do this, some appliances include a propane hose and a miniature gearbox. A 5 liter cylinder does not take up much space; you can take it with you on a car trip.

Two in one

In order to reduce the number of calls to gas stations and reduce transportation costs for gas delivery, you can combine several cylinders into a single system. Such a bundle is called a ramp. How to connect two gas cylinders to the stove? To do this, add several devices to the connection scheme:

1. Additional cylinder.
2. M4 fitting with nut for connecting the hose.
3. Valve M16 splitter. It connects 2 gas hoses together, opens and closes the gas supply.
4. Propane gearbox N080. This device maintains a constant pressure in the system as the pressure in the cylinders decreases.
5. Union joint venture 21.8. It is needed to connect the hose to the gearbox.
6. Brass nipple DN9 (3 pcs.). These parts connect the hoses to the splitter.
7. The union nut M 16x1.5 (3 pcs.) Fixes the spools.
   

Similarly, you can connect as many cylinders as you like. Also, such schemes are used when heating houses.

How to connect a cylinder to the stove with your own hands

For self-connection, you need to choose the right gas fittings:

1. Hoses They must be designed for the propane mixture and withstand operating pressure. They must be checked for cracks. If the cylinder is installed on the street, then it is more advisable to hold a pipe from the gas source into the room.
2. Gas reducer for propane for domestic use. It differs from the industrial one in a narrow range of pressure adjustment, lack of pressure gauge and low price. Its throughput is 1.2 cubic meters. m / hour. On the one hand, it has a nut for connecting to the cylinder, on the other hand, a hose fitting.
3. Clamps for fixing the hoses to the fitting.

In addition, you will need a gas wrench and a screwdriver to tighten the clamps. Be sure to monitor the condition of the gasket under the gear nut when changing cylinders. Its malfunction will lead to an excessive consumption of fuel. As a gasket, you can install the upper part of the plastic cap from the bottle by making a hole in the center and cutting to the desired diameter.

Avoiding Accidents

The use of gas equipment is a hazardous activity. To prevent trouble, you must follow a few rules:

1. Do not leave the burners on for a long time unattended, especially at night.
2. Do not place cookware on burners without grates.
3. Do not bring fully filled balloons from the cold into a warm room. Expanded gas can burst a balloon.
4. Do not light the counter when checking with a lit match.
5. It is forbidden to tie ropes to pipes for drying clothes.
6. Do not allow young children to turn the cooker on and off.

Conclusion, or advice from professionals

After connecting the gas bottle to the stove, it is necessary to check the system for leaks. The gas connections can pass through. To make sure that it is working, you need to handle the connection of the hoses with the valve, gearbox, plate fitting with a soap solution. If bubbles appear, remove the leak.

The connection of the cylinder to the gearbox must be checked after each refueling. Over time, non-volatile residues accumulate inside the tank, and the useful volume of the tank decreases. Therefore, periodically condensate must be drained. Fittings and nuts must be brass or bronze. Unlike steel, they do not give a spark in case of accidental impact.

The coupling nut on the propane gearbox has a left-hand thread. This must be taken into account and turn it clockwise. Otherwise, you can break the thread.