To connect the stove with your own hands, you need to properly study all the difficulties and features of this procedure. This is a very important process, any flaw here can cause irreparable consequences. In the event of a gas leak, you expose yourself to serious danger, just for this reason, you need to consult with specialists if you are unsure that you know how to properly connect the stove.
General points when connecting a gas stove
As a rule, the whole process when connecting gas stoves is carried out by an employee of local gas services. When you think where it is better to turn for help, to which professionals, we recommend opting for the classic version - the state gas service. In this situation, you will not only be provided with all the required services, you will receive a guarantee of quality work plus all the necessary documents. Traditionally, in any best case, there are no continuous benefits - this also applies to gas services. The downside here is the length of the installation - you may be waiting in line for more than seven days.
The price of services varies. It depends on many factors - the brand of the gas stove, whether there is electric ignition or not, and so on. To connect the electrical ignition, you have to tinker with the electrical wiring. Such procedures will be considered additional, therefore, the payment will also be separate. Of course, you can start connecting the electric ignition on a gas stove on your own, if you have experience in similar work, thereby saving your money.
However, if you do not doubt your own skills, so you are going to do the work with your own hands, then it will be useful to get acquainted with the information on how to connect a gas stove yourself, adhering to the safety guide and key requirements of gas services.
First of all, the beginner should familiarize himself with the basic data on the gas pipeline in apartment buildings. Every apartment has a central gas pipe (usually called a riser) that runs through the building from the lower floors to the upper ones. Pipes go to apartments from the riser, which are called drops. The gas stove is connected to the lowering by a metal pipe (in old houses) or a special gas hose (in new buildings).
Required tools and materials for installation
Before starting the installation, check that you have all the necessary tools and materials. You must have:
- open-end and adjustable wrenches;
- screwdrivers;
- Ball valve and new gas hose;
- seals;
- the cloth;
- soap solution and brush.
Dismantling the old plate
We dismantle the old slab and install a new slab in its place. Before starting dismantling, make sure that the gas valve on your pipe is closed. If the gas is shut off, then it is necessary to unscrew the lock nut that connects the plate and the lowering.This is not an easy matter, especially when the pipes are old, and more than one layer of paint is applied to them. When the nut does not turn away, you can cut it off and then unscrew what is left.
Then you will need to move the stove a certain distance so that it allows you to calmly connect a new gas stove. Next, the squeegee is removed, which is built into the lowering. For this purpose, one hand strongly fixes the tap, the other twists it. Then it remains only to mount the plug on the pipe.
Gas valve replacement
The next step is to change the old tap to a new one. The old crane is unscrewed, however, it is not completely removed - at the first steps of installation, the crane will come in handy. This point of installation requires a lot of concentration and precise work, since some gas leakage occurs. Open the window wide, then start working. You will need a cloth soaked in water. Next, you need to disrupt the old tap, plug the hole with a wet cloth to shut off the gas. You will not fix the leak at all - understand this beforehand.
Then start preparing the thread. There should be no traces of rust and paint, debris or glue on it. After preparation, it is wrapped with a sealant, then the plug is removed. Gas begins to flow into your apartment, however, do not be afraid - when you quickly tighten the tap, the gas leak will become barely noticeable. Follow the safety precautions - all sources of open flames or sparks are prohibited in the kitchen.
After this, a check of the connections for leaks is required. To do this, smear a soapy solution on the joint to monitor its reaction. Bubbles indicate a leak, which means that you will have to re-connect the gas stove until the leaks are completely eliminated.
In these moments, one should not be lazy and lose vigilance, because it is said about the safety of you and your apartment, especially when the actions are performed with your own hands.
Installing a new gas stove
The last moment is the installation of the purchased gas stove. Before connecting it, you must carefully check the gas hose. Do not skimp on it, as an inexpensive, poor quality hose will not last you for a long time, you will constantly change it for a new one. Be careful - the hose outlet and the inlet on the new plate must match.
Let's talk about the installation itself. The seal is wound on the fitting, namely on its external thread, before starting work, the thread is checked. Next, the fitting must be screwed into the ball valve, which is located in the lowering. Then you can screw the gas hose into the thread on the gas stove.
Now you run the leak test again as you did earlier. We apply a soapy solution, when there are no bubbles, then we can talk about the correct installation of the stove.
Types of electric ignition
Today, electric ignition is a standard feature of modern stoves. However, how to install an electric ignition stove with your own hands, while not violating safety while working with electrical energy? Serious difficulties should not appear, you only need grounding and the outlet itself. A modern socket today has a neutral wire, which acts as a ground. You just connect the gas stove, and that's it.
There are 2 types of electric ignition:
- mechanical electrical ignition;
- automatic electrical ignition.
When you install a new gas stove, the type of this device does not matter, so you should not stop there. The main condition is the serviceability of the electrical ignition, as well as its constant functioning.
Even if you were able to independently install a gas stove in an apartment, a service employee must carry out control over the flow of gas - otherwise you will be left without gas, since you violate the instructions.
Important:
It is important to remember what kind of stove you need to install.If it is gas, then for installation it will be necessary to do some steps, if it is electrical, then there are already other work on its installation.
If you understand this, then everything is done quite simply. Supernatural knowledge and skills are not needed in order to independently perform this work. However, if you are afraid that you will not cope with the task, then we advise you to seek help from a specialist.
