Connecting a gas stove: how to install a gas stove step by step

The procedure for connecting a gas stove in an apartment

Before starting work on connecting the gas stove, it is necessary to shut off the gas supply to the apartment; for this, a shut-off valve located on the gas supply pipe is used.

Next, work is carried out to dismantle the old gas stove (if necessary). With a long break between dismantling the old stove and installing a new one, a plug is installed on the gas pipe.

In the case when the gas stove is connected in a private house, it is important to take into account that the room where the stove will be placed has a large volume and good ventilation. Modern gas stoves must be connected not only to the gas supply, but also to the power grid

Electricity is necessary for the electric ignition, oven lighting, for the operation of the electric grill, which gas stoves are often equipped with, there are also combined models of gas stoves with a gas work surface and an electric oven. In this connection, a special socket must be installed near the place where the gas stove is installed. As a rule, an additional 16A machine is installed in the dashboard and a separate line is drawn from the dashboard to the outlet

Modern gas stoves must be connected not only to the gas supply, but also to the power grid. Electricity is necessary for the electric ignition, oven lighting, for the operation of the electric grill, which gas stoves are often equipped with, there are also combined models of gas stoves with a gas work surface and an electric oven. In this connection, a special socket must be installed near the place where the gas stove is installed. As a rule, an additional 16A machine is installed in the dashboard and a separate line is drawn from the dashboard to the outlet.

A small distance is left between the gas stove and the wall to avoid overheating.

It is forbidden to place the gas stove further than 4 meters from the main pipe of the gas pipeline.

The gas stove is connected to the gas pipeline using a flexible gas hose. Gas hoses are marked with yellow marks (water hoses blue and red). To connect the gas stove, you can use a rubber-fabric hose (does not allow electricity to pass through), a rubber hose with a metal braid, a bellows hose. One of the important parameters of any flexible hose is its inner diameter, it must be at least 10 mm, this diameter allows gas to flow freely to all burners of the stove and into the oven.

After installing the flexible hose, all connections are checked for leaks.

The connection of the gas stove in the apartment is completed by leveling it with the help of a building level and adjustable legs.

An unevenly installed stove causes many minor inconveniences in the cooking process.

Types of seals for gas systems

The main thing is to use certified seals so that the manufacturer confirms the quality. To do this, require a certificate. The combined method of compaction with the use of two materials is not used by professionals.

Thread Lokate 55 is characterized by practicality, reliability, elasticity. This material has appeared on sale relatively recently. In fact, it is a polymer fiber consisting of a complex of microfibers. Now they sell various containers in which it is stored. The length also varies - from 12 to 160 meters. To connect the tiles, a small amount is enough, since you only need to wrap the external threads of the connecting elements. After twisting, the material fills the cavities, completely sealing the assembly.

And they differ in the following ways:

1. Grade 1. Has a lubricant made on the basis of petroleum jelly components. Excellent for use in aggressive environments.
2. Grade 2. The strip is not oiled, which allows the sealant to be used in conditions of high acidity.
3. Grade 3. Has edge fragments, as in the previous cases. It is used in industry and in everyday life.

In the summer, threads are also wrapped, which will remain airtight. And it is stored for 13 years. So, it makes sense to buy FUM in reserve. Moreover, this seal is used for gas and water supply systems.

Where to install the stove

The floor under the gas stove must be level so that the hob is located in a strictly horizontal plane - this will have a positive effect on the safe operation of the stove and on the quality of cooking.

Rules for leveling the slab in height

Most of the cookers are equipped with legs with height adjustment function. This makes it possible to install the equipment and on and uneven ground.
If the floor is curved, and the legs are not adjustable, then you can continue under them a lining of the required height made of solid material - chipboard, thick cardboard.

The cranes must be in good working order, easy to turn and be freely accessible for an adult.

The second thing to consider is free access to valves and connecting nodes. This will allow you to quickly take remedial action or gas leaks.

Gas hose location

The third rule is to choose the right place for installing the stove. For each model, the manufacturer recommends a gap between the back wall of the slab and the wall of the room. The size of the gap is indicated in the instructions for use of the device.

Where to go when connecting a gas stove?

If, during repairs in the kitchen or for other reasons, it was necessary to change the old stove to another model, then you will have to do the following:

• purchase a device;
• call the company's specialists, who must necessarily have a permit for the installation of gas equipment in residential buildings.

If you wish, you can call a private foreman or an employee of the company supplying the gas. But after the completion of the installation, it will be necessary to add the new equipment to the Gosgaz register. At the same time, employees of private organizations that work under an official license also have the right to make entries in the technical passport of the device. Nevertheless, it would be advisable to call an employee of "Gosgaz", because this will simplify the process.

Installation of gas equipment is carried out only by qualified craftsmen

Note that there are government programs, thanks to which the gradual replacement of gas stoves is carried out in some regions of our country. This is necessary for the complete modernization of equipment and the safety of residents, therefore programs are often sponsored from the budget.

When should you count on a preferential or free replacement of gas equipment:

• if the stove does not belong to the owners of the apartment, but is owned by the relevant organization;
• when the owner of the apartment has the title of a hero or is a participant in the Second World War;
• the plates are sometimes changed to pensioners who do not have additional preferential payments;
• can partially or fully pay for the installation of stoves for low-income families who have an income below the subsistence level;
• the equipment is installed for residents of apartments that are owned by the state.

In order to get a free stove, you need to contact Gosgaz with a package of documents confirming the right to a benefit

Prices for popular models of gas stoves

Gas stove

For each device, a special list is made up, where the following will be displayed:

• breakdowns;
• the period of use of the equipment.

After studying the preventive checks over the past years, the specialist begins to draw up the documentation. Then you will need to send an application for the installation of equipment to the appropriate authorities, where, after the approval of the request, they will be queued.

This is what the documentation looks like, which the wizard fills in after the installation.

If you plan to replace the equipment yourself, then you need to do the following:

1. Send a request to the city gas service asking for permission to replace the stove. After that, the employees of the organization will send a master to the address, who will estimate the complexity and cost of installation in advance.
2. After receiving the invoice, you must pay for the services of a specialist and agree with him about a convenient time.
3. If you plan to connect the stove yourself, then you will also need to obtain permission for such actions.

After installation, marks are left in the passport

Gas stove installation and connection methods

The connection can be made using a rigid or flexible conduit. In the first case, the stove is connected to the riser through a transition sleeve, in the second - a gas hose (hose) of the required length, which has a certificate of conformity. Regardless of the method chosen, a gas filter is installed between the rail and the inlet to ensure complete tightness.

The type of connection determines how much it will cost to connect a gas stove in an apartment. The final cost consists of the cost of the work, components and consumables - a coupling or hose, a seal and an adapter for the thread (if necessary).

Separately, it is necessary to mention how difficult it is to properly connect a gas stove with your own hands if it has an electric oven or burners. Combined technology requires not only a safe connection to the gas pipeline, but also the laying of a separate cable with the installation of an automatic machine and a power outlet.

Of course, who should connect a new gas stove is up to the owner. But for the sake of safety and compliance with legal requirements, it is better to contact specialists.

Where to go for help

You have purchased the right model for you, but you absolutely do not understand how it connects. Where to go to get professionals connected to the gas stove? There are several options, each of which you can use:

• installation services are provided by shops selling gas equipment;
• organizations licensed to work with gas systems. Upon completion of the installation, you will be issued with a certificate confirming that the installation of the equipment was carried out in accordance with the standards;
• calling a specialist from a specialized organization that controls the process of gas supply to your home.

It is more rational to contact the specialized service. According to the law, employees of such organizations must record the changes, as well as make an appropriate note in the technical passport. The gas stove must be connected by a specialist who has a permit to work in this area. Therefore, it is better to refuse the services of private contractors. They won't issue a certificate. Because of this, you can run into a big fine in the future.

The purpose of the gas stove

The stove is an integral part of the kitchen interior. By their type, cookers are different: gas, electric and combined (gas-electric). The gas stove compares favorably with its electric counterparts in terms of cooking speed, safety precautions and service time.

The main disadvantages in their work are unforeseen gas leakage and the possibility of fire. However, in the latest modifications of gas stoves, a gas control system is built in, which allows you to automatically turn off the gas supply if the burner suddenly goes out.In addition, modern stoves are equipped with an automatic ignition system, which makes it possible to do without matches or special lighters to light the burners.

Necessary elements and accessories

For the standard connection of a gas stove, you will need the following accessories:

• flexible hose (170 centimeters);
• metal connection;
• a set of keys and screwdrivers;
• gaskets;
• sealant;
• glue foam.

For connections, special thread spacers or fluoroplastic film are often used.

It is necessary to use during the installation process only devices and materials recommended by a specialist. So, in the practice of craftsmen, it was revealed that the thread "Loctite 55" meets quality standards, is used even in difficult joints. This material is durable, the length varies depending on the packaging (up to 160 meters). Thanks to the use of a thread, it is possible to tightly make connections at the location of the thread. It is worth noting that such a connection can withstand even an impressive load.

Sealant "Loctite 55"

Often, the joints are wrapped with a fluoroplastic film, which is also suitable as a seal. The peculiarity is that it can withstand pressure.

There are several types of fluoroplastic films. Therefore, in order to choose the best option, you should consider them in more detail.

Table 1. Types of fluoroplastic films

PTFE film

PTFE films meet the criteria required for installation:

• fire resistance;
• lack of corrosion;
• long-term operation;
• low toxicity;
• tightness.

Self-connection stages

Installation of gas equipment is carried out after the installation of the kitchen unit is completed. The place where this device is located must be finished with non-combustible materials (ceramic tiles and others). Before starting work, the floor under the gas equipment is leveled. The minimum distance from the device to the wall is 65 millimeters. The hob is installed flush or higher than the kitchen unit.

When installing gas stoves, the following recommendations must also be observed:

1. The minimum distance for the walls of kitchen cabinets is 50 millimeters.
2. A working hood must be installed in the kitchen.
3. The plates are built into kitchen furniture, the dimensions of which exactly correspond to the dimensions of the appliance.

Before connecting the stove, the inlet valve on the gas line must be closed.

Why do many people want to connect the stove with their own hands?

We should dwell on this issue separately. Now, not only state, but also private teams can connect the stove. But the prices for their services sometimes leave much to be desired. That is why many rely solely on their own strength. After all, at first it may seem that there is nothing difficult in matters of connecting the stove in the apartment. But that was not the case, because you have to deal with the entire gas supply system. Therefore, we recommend that you think once again before taking on such work.

If you want to save money, please contact your local gas representatives. Of course, it will not be convenient for everyone to adjust to their schedule, but you will save an extra penny in the family budget.

Method of connecting the stove to the system

It is important to use hoses that are designed specifically to deliver gas from a centralized riser to consumers. It is important that they are strong and flexible.

At the same time, you cannot break them.Check the tightness and the availability of a quality certificate.

This document indicates that the product is manufactured in accordance with the requirements of the current GOST and international safety standards. Purchase only certified products from trusted suppliers.

Some nevertheless decide to carry out an independent installation of a gas stove with a connection to a metal wiring. However, the arrangement of the pipeline is a labor-intensive procedure and has a number of disadvantages. There is no way to move the stove away. The slightest misalignment can cause leakage.

Connections can be welded or threaded, and this will require specialized expensive equipment and skills to work with it. The same FUM tape or Locktail 55 thread is used as seals.

Types of modern gas hoses

The water hoses are highlighted in color:

1. Blue for the cold.
2. Red for hot.

Gas, on the other hand, has a yellow color or marks. Trying to ignore such a classification is not worth it, and it will not work. The water pipes will last for a maximum of two weeks and will need to be replaced. It is good if the leak does not lead to sad consequences in the form of poisoning or explosion.

But here, too, there is a characteristic classification of hoses in terms of flexibility and strength. You will have to choose before installing the gas stove, so that later you do not have to make unplanned repairs.

Rubber modifications are preferred due to their low cost. Such a hose is flexible and durable enough. It is operated at temperatures ranging from -35 to +50 degrees Celsius. Therefore, the installation of a gas stove in the country is carried out precisely with the use of a rubber tube.

This is convenient when a cylinder is connected to it, which is outside the house in a special iron box, or if a portable tank is in the kitchen. It can be moved without the risk of depressurization.

But there is an improved model. This is a rubber tube with an armored metal braid, which provides additional protection against mechanical stress. The metal will prevent the hose from kinking, kinking, and the permeability will always be sufficient.

Therefore, leakage during the prescribed service life is practically excluded, and is possible only at the connection points, where, through special adapters, the system is connected to the central wiring or a gas cylinder. The bellows modification is a new milestone in the industry. In this case, the possibility of stretching is provided, however, within acceptable limits.

Basic requirements for hoses

There are a number of conditions that are required in all cases. According to the rules for installing a gas stove in an apartment:

1. The length of flexible connectors (routes) does not exceed one and a half meters.
2. The joining of several line segments is unacceptable. A one-piece tube is used.
3. Bending, twisting, crushing the hose is strictly prohibited.
4. There should be no notch, corrosion, cracks, even minor damage.
5. Replacement is required at the end of the manufacturer's specified maximum service life.

For safety reasons, the metal-braided hose must not be leaned against electrical conductors, hard surfaces, or objects made of burning materials. Let it hang freely behind the tiles, without touching anything.

Pipe connection

Despite the fact that the rigid mount to the riser is considered outdated, it is often chosen for its reliability and durability. However, the laboriousness and the need to use specialized skills and tools are often an insurmountable obstacle for those who decide to install with their own hands.

Another reason to abandon the idea is the stationarity of the structure. The tile cannot be pushed aside for cleaning, transferred to a new place without laying a new route from solid-rolled steel pipes.

Connection standards and requirements

Current legislation does not determine who has the right to install gas stoves.However, the norms prohibit the connection of such devices to a common line without an appropriate permit.

In the apartment

Employees of the gas service can connect the stove in the apartment to a common highway. With the latter, it is necessary to conclude an agreement in advance for the provision of such services by providing the following documents:

• technical passport for the apartment;
• a certificate of ownership or a certificate from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities confirming the right to own real estate;
• subscriber book and old contract with the gas service;
• document for a new stove and gas meter.

After signing the contract with the service, a permit is issued to connect the stove to the gas main. The procedure is carried out on condition that during the inspection of the installation site of the equipment, no violations of the current standards are revealed.

In a private house

Apartment owners must conclude contracts with the gas service. But in private houses, you can connect to an autonomous gas supply or refuse this type of fuel in favor of another or electricity. In the first case, it is possible not to involve gas service employees and independently install the stove by connecting hoses to methane cylinders or gas holders.

But if the owner of the house wants to connect to a common highway, then you will have to contact the appropriate authorities. In this case, the same rules apply as for apartments. The owners are obliged to first conclude an agreement with the gas service, after which the stove is connected to the mains.

Documentary question

Connecting a gas stove begins not with preparatory work, but with the acquisition of the stove itself and its neat unpacking. But even after the most thorough examination, do not rush to start work. After all, you still need to get a list of documents from the gas service. To do this, you must provide the local gas workers with your passport with a certificate of family composition, a title document for housing, a passport for a meter, a maintenance contract, gas receipts, a subscription book, a certificate of registration of ownership.

Only after that, Gorgaz will issue you a subscription book with notes on instructing you and all members of your family on the rules of behavior with gas, forms under a contract for the supply of gas to your home, as well as a contract for this very supply of gas.

Tip: after receiving the necessary documentation, try to connect the stove as soon as possible. After all, the warranty period extends from the date of purchase of this household appliance, but not the connection. Therefore, if you decide to put a new stove indefinitely in a garage or pantry, this is not the best idea.

Operational safety: features

Before using flexible hoses, it is necessary to conduct their external examination, as well as check their functionality. In addition, you should look at the quality certificate of the purchased device, and make sure that there is a guarantee.

Do not connect gas using auxiliary fittings. In some cases, craftsmen use metal pipes for such purposes, but this is rare.

Hoses should be connected in accordance with safety rules.

The liners should not come into contact with flammable substances, materials and cutting objects.

Although metal pipes are used extremely rarely, sometimes it is required to make such an installation - then elements made of durable metal are used to connect them. Of course, such a structure will turn out to be durable, but if you wish, it will be impossible to move the stove, you will have to disconnect communications.

The use of flexible hoses during installation will allow you to move the structure if necessary

Replacing the tap

When replacing the tap, if you decide to change the stove in the apartment yourself, you will need speed and accuracy, since gas will escape from the pipe into the room when the old valve is unscrewed.In this situation, there is nothing to fear if you follow the elementary safety rules (no open fire in the room, wide open windows).

Before starting the valve replacement procedure, prepare the following:

• a small piece of fabric. to make a temporary plug for the pipe out of it - before plugging the drop, it should be well moistened with water;
• ball valve. which will be installed instead of the old one, it is necessary to move it to the “closed” position, and remove the handle from it (for ease of installation);

required wrenches and thread sealant.

Now you can start replacing the gas valve.

1. It is required to open the window or window as wide as possible to ensure good ventilation of the kitchen.
2. Unscrew the connected (old) tap from the drop and quickly plug the pipe opening with a wet rag.
3. If an old sealant remains on the thread where the valve was installed, remove it and wind a new one.
4. Remove the “plug” from the rag and quickly screw the new valve onto the thread. Use a wrench to tighten the valve using reasonable force.
5. Use a soapy solution to test how tight the connection is. It should be applied to the junction. If you see inflating bubbles, this means that there is no tightness, and there is a gas leak. In this case, unscrew the tap and wind up some more sealant, then repeat the test.

Preparation of tools and parts

It is important to prepare everything you need before starting work, so that after the tap is turned off, the replacement does not take much time. This will require:

1. Hoses. It can be a universal model with a braid up to one and a half meters long or a rubber one.
2. Ball valve. Crashes after the counter. Needed in case you need to urgently cut off the gas supply.
3. A set of keys. You will need an open-end, as well as an adjustable gas one with an adjustable gap for gripping.
4. Gaskets. In most cases, seals are included, but you need to immediately purchase spare ones.
5. Screwdrivers. Here it is better to immediately stock up on flat and curly (cross).
6. Sealing tape. Typically, Loctail 55 yarn and a FUM tape reel are harvested.
7. Brush, soapy water, rag. The solution is checked for tightness. If it foams after application, there is a leak.

The list is small, and often everything you need is already in the house. Therefore, for most owners, connecting a gas stove in an apartment is not difficult.

What do you need to know?

When installing the gas hob in a worktop, it is imperative to maintain a distance to the edges of the surface. It must be at least 5 cm on each side, otherwise, when sawing, it will be possible to destroy a wall that is too thin. The thickness of the countertop itself also matters. It is not recommended to mount built-in equipment in structures thinner than 38 mm due to low load-bearing capacities.

To check the tightness of the connections when starting the gas, a soap solution is used. They are thickly covered with all nuts and joints, checking these places for the presence of blowing bubbles - they indicate a leak.

Before starting the full-scale operation of the stove, you should check its operation with different adjustment modes. In none of them should the flame be extinguished - it is very dangerous. If, when trying to check the change in combustion intensity, the adjustment does not change the supply of blue fuel, you need to turn off the stove, contact the service center or the seller. Defective goods are possible. Correctly carried out in an apartment or a private house, the installation of the gas hob in the worktop allows you to comply with all standards and ensure the efficient operation of the equipment.

How to properly install the gas hob is described in the video below.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

When asked whether it is possible to put a gas stove on your own, you have already answered yourself - yes, you can.It would be nice to see how the professionals do it, and now there is such an opportunity. The video shows in detail all the stages of work, and also explains the nuances that need to be taken into account when assembling. This will be the best help for those who decided to install and connect a gas stove themselves in an apartment, house or country house.