Practical and convenient equipment was and remains a geyser, with which you can get hot water without spending huge amounts of money on electricity. Previously, such devices were manufactured honestly, they were quite effective, but not very safe.
To heat the water, it was necessary to open the faucet in the bathroom, after which, using a match, the consumer ignited the gas in the equipment. This miracle of technology could cause a lot of trouble, it was periodically clogged, combustion stopped, and the whole room was filled with gas, which inevitably led to the danger of an explosion. If water boiled in pipes, then they could not withstand the pressure.
Soviet speakers were bulky and looked funny, so the priority was the question of their installation. After a certain time, the design of such devices has changed. Today, the speakers have become not only ergonomic, but also stylish. Instead of a match today, a piezoelectric element is used. If you purchase a gas water heater, the connection will not be a problem. Using such devices today is not so dangerous, the threat of explosion is minimal, and if the wick goes out, then gas will not be supplied.
Speaker Installation Recommendations
When connecting a geyser, the main rule should be coordination with special authorities responsible for the security of gas supply. The gas water heater, which is connected by specialists, will work properly, the warranty will extend to it. For all questions, you must contact the specialists of the organization that uses the license to carry out such work.
It is important not to forget about the technical conditions that you must adhere to when connecting a column with an open combustion chamber. Before carrying out work, it is necessary to prepare certain tools and materials, namely:
- water pipe;
- metal-plastic pipe;
- magnetic filter;
- fittings for metal plastic;
- corrugation;
- Mayevsky crane;
- pipe cutter;
- spanners;
- soldering iron;
- drill;
- dowels or screws;
- water tap;
- salt filter;
- gas tap;
- American fittings.
The water pipe should be made of PVC, and a metal-plastic pipe will be needed to supply gas. When choosing fittings, it should be borne in mind that with their help it will be necessary to connect metal plastic. But the soldering iron should be designed for soldering pipes.
Determining the installation location
Installation, connection of a geyser are processes that require compliance with certain norms and rules. Before starting work, care must be taken to ensure that the equipment blends harmoniously into the interior. For the operation of the column you will need a hood. If there is a chimney, then the hood to it can be mounted.
A hole should be made in the wall or ceiling to insert the asbestos pipe. Its length should be 1.5 m or more. Under the hood, you can install the column, it should be located at a height inaccessible to children. However, it is not worthwhile to strengthen the column near the ceiling, because you still have to adjust the automation to control the water temperature.
The geyser, which can be connected with your own hands, must be strengthened with dowels, holes will be needed for them. But first, the master will have to do the markup. A drill is used for this, but with the help of self-tapping screws you have to screw the column.
Connectivity
Corrugation is used to connect the column to the hood. One end of the corrugation should be put on the hole, while the other should be inserted into the outlet of the chimney, or rather, into the hood. When the hose for connecting the gas column has been installed, you can proceed to the gas supply.
Some home masters wonder how to install equipment in order to screw the gas valve correctly. To do this, experts recommend embedding a tee in a gas pipe. Such work can be carried out by welding or by the method of threaded connection, while the tee will have to be screwed. Next, the gas line is connected to the column, for this from the last to the crane it is necessary to hold a pipe, which along the way is fixed with clips. It is still necessary to connect the gas column to the water supply. These works will be discussed below.
Water supply connection
Using the same technology as connecting to the gas pipeline, a tee should be tied into the water supply system. If a metal pipe is used, then a compression fitting should be installed , then a water tap is mounted . As in the first case, it is necessary to mark the path from the column to the water supply in order to make a connection with the pipe.
A salt filter should be installed next to the equipment, followed by a magnetic filter. Studying the rules for installing gas equipment, you can note that you need a Mayevsky crane. It is necessary for the device to last longer. After that, the geyser should be connected to the hot water system.
Health Check
The geyser, the connection of which can be carried out by any home master, must be checked for operability. To do this, the valve opens so that the gas enters. Having prepared a solution of soap and water, you can check the joints of the gas pipes, as well as the junction of the tap. If you notice bubbles, a leak may occur at this point and should be repaired.
Next, you can check the water supply, for this a hot water tap and a Mayevsky tap are opened. For some time, it is necessary to wait for air to come out of the pipes and fill the filter. Then the tap can be closed, and after a short operation of the equipment, you can begin to use water for domestic purposes.
Specialist recommendations
If you buy a gas water heater, the connection is best, of course, entrust to specialists. They are familiar with the basic norms and rules that are prescribed in SNiP 42-01-2002. They state that some points are obligatory for execution, where work with polypropylene and metal gas pipelines is described.
The room where the column will be installed must have an area of 7.5 m 2 or more. It is important to provide adequate ventilation. But the distance from the floor to the ceiling should be at least 2 m. The room must have a 120-mm chimney, which should not include vents that are present in any apartment. It is important to make sure that the pressure in the water supply system is not less than 0.1 atm.
Conclusion
The connection of water to the gas column has been described above, however, this rule is not the only one to be fulfilled. For example, the wall where the column will be mounted should be made of non-combustible materials. In addition, the column must not be placed above the gas stove.