From the moment of its creation and with the further development of the gas industry, its main direction is considered to be complete gas supply to all residents of the country. Therefore, the construction of main gas pipelines is carried out so that the maximum number of consumers can be supplied with gas.
And although the gasification process has been going on for decades, in remote settlements on the outskirts of the country, as well as in small holiday villages and suburbs, there is still no centralized gas supply. This is why many owners of gas equipment have to use gas cylinders. But how to store them correctly and is it necessary to buy a cabinet for gas cylinders?
This is exactly what we will talk about in our article - we will consider the most pressing issues regarding the safe maintenance of gas cylinders at home, legal requirements and optimal solutions for the use of special cabinets.
What you need to know about gas cylinders?
The use of gas cylinders in homes and cottages where there is no centralized gas supply is a common practice. In this case, propane (or rather, a propane-butane mixture) more often becomes a fuel for gas stoves, less often for water heating systems. In order to protect yourself and your loved ones from unpleasant, often extremely dangerous consequences, before work you need to find out what rules for installing a gas cylinder in a private home must be followed.
But before moving on to them, you need to dwell on the mini-storages of this fuel themselves. First you need to provide information about the volume and weight of the tanks. It is better to list household containers immediately with their approximate weight:
- 5 l - 6 kg;
- 12 l - 11 kg;
- 27 l - 26 kg;
- 50 l - about 43 kg.
There are also the smallest cylinders - 220 and 400 ml, but their use is limited to blowtorches and portable hotplates. The elements are connected with thin hoses or directly.
There are two options for gas tanks - with a valve and with a valve. The first devices are preferable, as they allow owners to quickly drain condensate without outside help.
Soviet style cylinders
Until now, some thrifty owners use old metal tanks, which belong in the trash heap. It is not recommended to keep such products in the house, and not only because of their unattractive appearance. The metal is susceptible to corrosion, so no one can vouch for the reliability of the old cylinder: in the house it becomes almost a real powder keg.
In some CIS countries, the use of such “rarities” is either completely prohibited or permitted, but only after inspection and issuance of a certificate confirming the satisfactory condition of the products. However, it is better to discard these vessels in time, replacing them with safer, modern analogues.
Steel modern containers
This option is a little better due to its not so “venerable” age, however, new tanks are not without the same disadvantages as old vessels. Welded steel cylinders are similarly susceptible to corrosion. They are sensitive to temperature changes and are explosive. Large containers (50 l) are strictly prohibited from being installed in the house.
They are stored outside, in special cabinets near the walls of the building in a place protected from sunlight. Installation of small tanks in housing is allowed, but in this case the rule must be followed: the minimum distance from the stove to the cylinder should be 1.5 m, but further is better. Other recommendations:
- containers should be stored in a room with a stable temperature, ventilation, away from heating devices and sunlight;
- Regular checking of the cylinder and gas pipeline for leaks is mandatory.
To ensure safety, it is recommended to periodically change the gasket on the neck of the container. A gas leak due to a malfunction of this element already poses a great danger, especially indoors. In addition, gas consumption increases.
Composite gas tanks
These are the latest models that can be placed in residential premises: both a private home and a summer house. Their main advantage is absolute safety. Composite tanks are made from epoxy resin and fiberglass. First, threads of material are tightly wound onto the mold, then they are impregnated with resin and treated with a hardener. A plastic casing with handles is placed on top of the container. This element is removable, so after accidental damage it is easy to replace.
Composite or Euro cylinders have quite a lot of advantages when compared with metal products. The list includes:
- a wide range of;
- maximum strength;
- possibility of storage in stacks;
- maximum safety: the container will protect the gas even at a temperature of 100°;
- light weight of the tanks: it is almost half the weight (including the casing) than that of metal tanks;
- convenience: it is guaranteed by transparent walls, allowing owners to monitor the level of liquid in the cylinder;
- the presence of a bypass valve, which gives a chance to relieve excess gas when the pressure suddenly increases.
These are the reasons why Eurocylinders can be considered optimal containers for everyday use: they are convenient, practical, lightweight and safe. If you look for shortcomings, then they include the high price of the products. But it is explained by the fact that composite tanks are currently produced only in European countries.
Ways to hide household equipment
Anyone who has a gas water heater in the kitchen sooner or later has a desire to cover it with something or somehow disguise it. The simplest thing that comes to mind is to hide the equipment in a closet. This is not always a legal way to solve a problem. In order to avoid paying huge fines later, you need to first develop a camouflage project and have it certified by the gas service.
Standards for installing a geyser Source freeshem.enjob.ru
To obtain official permission, you need to know how to hide a speaker in the kitchen correctly and safely. There are several rules, compliance with which must be reflected in the project plan.
- If the column has an open combustion chamber, you need to choose furniture for camouflage that has neither top nor bottom.
- It is important to choose the right size of the cabinet: its side walls must be at a distance of at least 15 cm from the walls of the equipment.
- It is advisable to make the front of the cabinet lattice. To do this, use a material that will not interfere with the passage of air.
- When a geyser is installed in a kitchen cabinet, nothing should interfere with the creation of proper draft.
False cabinet for installing gas equipment Source dizainkyhni.com
In fact, it should be a false cabinet, and not a full-fledged piece of furniture. Experienced designers, talking about how to hide a gas water heater in the kitchen, advise disguising it as a false hood. The photo shows how the two items are made in the same style, so they look great.
The column and hood are made in the same style Source warmepumpen.ru
See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in the design and construction of turnkey country houses.
Please note that the column is not located above the hob, but to the side of it. This arrangement complies with the rules for equipping the kitchen with gas appliances.
Which is more profitable: renting or buying?
Many companies offer to rent gas cylinders on the Internet. As a rule, such cylinders are suitable for industrial purposes, but not for the needs of summer residents.
“Companies that offer cylinders for rent are aimed mainly at organizations that use cylinders for production needs (welding and cutting metal) for a short time. Cylinders that residents use for household needs (heating and cooking) can be used from 2 to 6 or more months a year. Therefore, the same companies offer the purchase of cylinders for long-term use, rather than renting them,” says Roza Gordeeva, consultant for the design, construction and operation of liquefied hydrocarbon gas facilities at the Leading Research and Design Institute for the Distribution and Use of Gas “Giproniigaz”.
Background
Buying a gas water heater and installing it in a city apartment meets the family's needs for hot water. Until the 60s of the last century, to wash, a person living in a big city had to go to a public bathhouse. When N. Khrushchev came to power, he began mass construction and moved people from communal apartments and barracks to small, but private apartments, in which gas water heaters were installed in the kitchen.
Each family now has its own bathroom. You could wash yourself and bathe your children in it. Today, many people criticize such housing for being cramped and inconvenient, but for a Soviet person it was a lordly luxury. Anyone who inherited such an apartment is forced today to look for solutions that would make it possible to hide household equipment or at least disguise it. This can be done in different ways. Let's give examples of the simplest solutions.
Gas equipment on display Source kuxni-vam.ru
Safety requirements when decorating a gas pipeline
Utility gas networks in most apartments are laid through the kitchen and are classified as dangerous installations. Representatives of regulatory services are not concerned about the beauty of the home’s interior; their demands are based solely on safety. Numerous tips on how to close a gas meter in the kitchen with photos are not always reliable. Therefore, you need to know the basic rules:
- one of the walls or door must be removable to provide quick access;
- it is necessary to provide a mesh or perforation for ventilation;
- the distance between the gas pipe and the wall of the box is from 5 cm.
When working with gas pipes, you must be extremely careful, since even the slightest crack can become the root cause of a serious accident.
For gas pipelines it is prohibited:
- hang different objects on them;
- insert into ventilation holes;
- lay tightly into the walls;
- arbitrarily cut off, transfer.
To protect the structure from rust and prolong its service life, it must be painted. For sealing it is necessary to use lightweight materials (wood, plastic). They must be resistant to moisture and household chemicals.
Furniture facades
It is permissible to cover the vertical and horizontal parts of the pipe and gas supply meters with elements of the kitchen facade.
When replacing furniture, it is recommended to order an imitation facade. It’s easy to use existing furniture.
An indispensable condition for compliance with safety requirements is to equip the cabinet with ventilation grilles in secluded places.
The advantage of the bottom method is that it provides easy access to gas communications.
What does the law say?
The latest amendment to Decree No. 390 “On the fire safety regime” (dated 04/25/2012) dates back to March 7, 2021.
The new version states that:
- it is prohibited to store containers with flammable gas in houses and apartments, in stairwells and basements, on balconies and attics;
- Each cylinder must be located in a special annex - a cabinet, locked and equipped with a warning sign “Flammable. Gas".
The exception is five-liter containers that are already connected to the stove and are actively used. In this case, the stove must be of factory origin; the use of homemade/modernized copies is not allowed.
Since when using a stove there can only be one source of fuel, one 5-liter cylinder is allowed in the apartment at a time
Unusual methods of camouflage
You can play around with kitchen communications in different ways, but you should always remember that any decorations should not interfere with work in the room. No decor can reach the gas stove itself - this risks accidental ignition, which is unacceptable.
If the placement of the headset allows, then you can maintain the ideal interior.
Five original ideas for decorating a gas pipe
There are various highly artistic design options for kitchen pipes.
- decorating with artificial flowers - it is almost impossible to place real plants above the stove, but those made of wire, plastic, fabric are quite suitable. It is advisable to use materials with fire resistant coating;
- decoupage – made from multi-layer decoupage napkins, using PVA glue, acrylic varnish, and colored paints. The pipes will have to be carefully sanded first;
- perforated false cabinet - is a box with a mesh door that can be easily opened if necessary;
- hinged metal screen - optimally suitable for both heating radiators and in the case of pipelines in the kitchen;
- mosaic - it is made from pieces of glass, decorative plastic balls, beads, rhinestones, small ceramic tiles, and other similar elements (this is the easiest way to decorate thick pipes).
If you have inspiration and are a good drawer, then you have scope for painting pipelines in the kitchen.
Acquisition
The first question that arises is which cylinder is best to use.
Some people still use old Soviet-style steel tanks. Either because they were inherited from my grandmother, or because you can buy such a cylinder for pennies or even exchange it with your neighbor Uncle Vasya. But you shouldn’t keep such a monster in the house.
And not only for aesthetic reasons. Any metal, as you know, is susceptible to corrosion, and if the cylinder is already thirty or forty years old, you understand, no one can vouch for its reliability.
Such rarities belong in a landfill or in a museum, and not in a house where people live
In some states of the former USSR, for example, in Latvia, their use is generally prohibited or allowed after mandatory testing and certification. Therefore, we advise you to stop using such cylinders and replace them with modern, safer analogues.
Column as an art object
If you want to have a designer column, but don’t have the money for it, you can decorate the gas appliance yourself. All you need is a little diligence and attention, and a unique art object will appear in your kitchen, which can turn from an annoying bulk into the highlight of the entire interior.
So, ways to decorate a geyser:
- Draw a picture. It could be a conceptual image, an interesting pattern, a funny or cute picture. If you don’t have any special talent or artistic abilities, but the desire is great, you can use stencils. The result will be no less spectacular decoration.
- Decorate with stickers. Funny, contrasting, thematic - our choice. Vinyl stickers are best. They look elegant and dignified - they will become an original addition to the interior, and will not destroy its concept.
- Use magnets. Hang magnets from different countries on the geyser and you will get a very interesting rack. If there are children in the house, you can use children's magnets - funny or educational, for example, with letters of the alphabet or numbers. The main thing is to make sure that they do not hang carelessly, otherwise they will turn from decoration into chaos.
- Place motivational slogans and reminders on the column. Lose weight, don’t forget to water the flowers, greet a new day with a smile, call someone - the list of possible inscriptions is endless.
What are polymer-composite gas cylinders
Composite cylinders consist of two parts:
- internal – partially transparent polymer container (flask);
- external – lattice protective casing made of HDPE (high-density polyethylene), manufactured using injection molding technology.
Control fittings (valves, safety valves) are integrated into the finished polymer container before installing it in the casing.
Due to the raw material base and the peculiarities of the production technology, composite gas cylinders have a number of attractive properties for users.
- Safety - unlike a metal cylinder, a composite cylinder will not worsen the situation under critical conditions.
Igsh1FORUMHOUSE Member
The main advantage of composite cylinders is explosion safety. Steel ones can also be relatively protected with a safety valve. Melting of the body for composites is an additional degree of protection...
Let us explain: at high temperatures in the event of a fire, the cylinder does not explode, causing fragments, but gradually melts, which allows the gas to be released through the relief valve and prevent “pop”.
- Lightweight - the largest cylinder at 33.5 liters weighs only 6.3 kg, not to mention the small one at 12.5 liters (3.4 kg). And although a small mass is mainly important for women and the older generation, men can also benefit from this property of the composite.
- Visual control - the gas level in the cylinder can be seen with the naked eye, thanks to the partial transparency of the flask, which is quite convenient.
Harold reg50FORUMHOUSE Member
For cooking at the dacha I have been using 33 liter composite cylinders for two years now. The cylinders are lightweight, you can visually control the remaining gas, the reducer is connected without an adjustable wrench (tightened by hand). Before this there were several steel cylinders of 50 liters each. I had to buy composite cylinders, despite the price - my back hurt; and the wife could not lift a filled steel cylinder by 50 liters. The difference in volume is not critical, a 33 liter composite is enough for 2-3 months, a 50 liter steel cylinder is enough for 3-4 months.
- Lack of corrosion - it simply has nowhere to come from, since there are no metal elements either inside or outside the cylinder.
- Durability - the recertification period for the cylinder is ten years, and the service life, with proper operation, manufacturers call up to one hundred years, although users have doubts.
GuffychFORUMHOUSE Member
Composite cylinders do not rust, but “fatigue” loads are more critical for them; won’t they simply begin to siphon over time?
Geir VeteTechnical Support Manager at Hexagon Ragasco Plant
The materials used to make composite cylinders are identical to those used to make fiberglass aircraft, subsea or underground pipelines. They have been used in various industries for over 50 years and are known for their resistance to external influences, pollution and corrosion. Extensive testing did not reveal any significant deterioration of materials due to exposure to UV radiation, contact with gases (including propane-butane mixture) or with other substances as a result of testing. Over the 20-year history of production and operation of composite gas cylinders, no cases of fatigue of the composite material have been identified, which eliminates the occurrence of gas leaks for this reason. First of all, abrasions of the outer casing may appear on the cylinder, while the bulb almost always remains intact and unharmed. What distinguishes a composite gas cylinder from a traditional metal one, in which the degree of damage to the bulb itself is much higher during operation.
serjtFORUMHOUSE Member
On the issue of the reliability of composite cylinders. This afternoon I filled up my two 33.5 liter cylinders. The first one filled normally, but in the second one, as soon as they started filling, gas whistled from the bottom. You couldn’t see it with your eyes, but you could clearly hear it, a 14-year-old tank.
Geir Vete
The bulb of a composite cylinder consists of an internal solid liner and a winding with fiberglass threads. Due to the characteristics of the composite material, small pores and micro-cavities invisible to the eye remain in the winding. When a cylinder is filled with gas, the liner expands and squeezes air out of these cavities, so a characteristic whistling sound is sometimes heard, especially when the cylinder is wet. This is an absolutely normal situation and does not indicate the presence of a leak or any mechanical damage to the cylinder.
Is it possible to embed a pipeline into a wall?
Water supply and sewerage networks made of metal or plastic can be safely laid under plaster or behind plasterboard walls. Finished surfaces are designed in the same style as the interior. But at the same time, it is prohibited to remove meters and compartments with filters installed on them into the walls. As a rule, small doors are installed in such areas.
Gas pipes walled into the wall
As for gas pipes, everything is much more complicated here and this procedure will not work with them. The gas pipe in the kitchen is usually steel, so in places of contact with the cement mortar, in the presence of moisture, fistulas form over time, which lead to leakage.
If the newly purchased apartment has areas with a gas pipeline walled into the wall, then it is urgent to call specialists from the management company to redo this structure.
Jet
Liquefied gas is different from natural gas. Therefore, jets installed on gas stoves for apartments or private houses will not work normally. Because bottled gas reaches the stove at higher pressure. And the injectors (nozzles) for it should have a much smaller passage hole.
You can purchase a jet with a smaller nozzle diameter for liquefied gas in a specialized store. And replacing them is easy. It is necessary to unscrew the old nozzles from the burners and install new ones in their place. The problem can only arise with the plate, the design of which requires removing the top panel from it in order to get to the jets.
Pipe over furniture
If the pipe is placed high on the wall, it is easy to hide it from view with the help of a horizontal shelf that is wide enough.
Placing kitchen items on the shelf will help hide the apartment gas pipeline.
When the pipe is located under the ceiling, it is easy to hide it by hanging kitchen cabinets underneath it.
The only disadvantage of this method is that it is applicable for horizontally located communications.
Is it possible to have a gas cylinder “on its side”?
These materials are used to make rings that are placed on vessels containing gas. Each of them should have two separators: at the top and at the bottom.
Between the cylinders there must be gaskets: wooden blocks with special sockets, rubber rings or other materials that protect the tank body from shock.
And one more important point is the technical condition and pressure testing of the cylinders themselves. For example, for HBO, once every 2 years it is necessary to undergo an examination procedure.
Between the cylinders there must be gaskets: wooden blocks with special sockets, rubber rings or other materials that protect the tank body from shock.
And one more important point is the technical condition and pressure testing of the cylinders themselves. For example, for HBO, once every 2 years it is necessary to undergo an examination procedure.
Yes, no difficulties. The main thing is to have a charging station, on one side there is a union nut with a fitting like a gearbox, and it’s clear where to screw it. On the other hand, well, various devices have been produced for these cans that can be used. They turned it out for me and I soldered the tube from the fitting into this turned adapter.
Use textiles, cords, twines
Using a rope or rope, wrap the gas pipe after covering it with glue.
For beauty, you can weave or glue various decorative elements - plastic flowers or leaves, rhinestones and beads, shells brought from the sea. This method is suitable for interiors in country or eco-style.
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Another natural material is bamboo. Here's how to hide a gas pipe using it. Select a bamboo stick with an inner diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the gas pipe, cut it lengthwise and wrap it around the gas pipe. The result will impress you.
Scope of application
The technical and operational characteristics of polymer-composite gas cylinders provide them with great potential and an almost unlimited scope of application. This is an autonomous source of one of the most popular energy carriers in a variety of situations.
Cooking - both at a seasonal dacha or in a capital country house (kitchen gas stoves), and on a picnic or while traveling (gas grills and barbecues, mobile stoves).
In heating systems - a variety of home gas heaters, sauna stoves, outdoor heaters (trips to nature).
In construction and finishing - welding machines, heat guns.
In autonomous power supply systems - generators.
The ease of use of compact and presentable composite cylinders in almost all conditions is undeniable.
Box-locker
A box-cabinet in which you can hide the ones coming from under a gas boiler or water heater can either be ordered from a furniture workshop or made yourself.
Air must enter gas appliances from below, so the cabinet box must be narrower (smaller in depth) than the gas boiler or water heater located above it.
The facade of such a box-cabinet should either match the color and texture of the rest of the furniture in the kitchen, or the color of the kitchen “apron” if it is at the same height.
Self-connection: is it possible or not?
Almost all representatives of gas services say that only specialists who receive money for their work have the right to work with gas. However, to avoid unnecessary expenses, it is quite possible to carry out such an operation yourself.
The master will not encounter any special difficulties on the way to his goal. To connect a gas stove, you first need to choose the most suitable location for the tank, and then start organizing the outlet (flexible hose, pipe) to the household appliance.
The only skill required is working with gas keys. But you will have to follow the safety rules for handling gas equipment. Household cylinders can be installed both indoors and outdoors. However, according to fire codes, the ideal place for such equipment is still outside the home.
The kitchen or utility room in this case are not the best alternatives. Of course, when placing the tank outside, you will have to install a longer pipe (hose) and make a hole in the wall. But from a safety point of view, this option will maximally protect residents in the event of force majeure: for example, there will be less likelihood of a fire or explosion.
Disguise with furniture
You can visually hide pipes using kitchen furniture. In this case, much depends on the placement and configuration of the supply pipe in the kitchen.
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It is unlikely that at least one modern person can imagine his life without a stove. But there are situations when gasification of a home is impractical or impossible. The reasons are different, but the result is the same: people have to use liquefied propane in cylinders. When equipping a point yourself, many questions may arise, from choosing a location for the device to connecting to an energy source. Mistakes and errors made during the installation and connection of the gas stove to the cylinder can lead to irreversible tragic consequences.
Important! Gas equipment that will be used for cooking must be in good condition.
Paint the pipe with patterns
To add individuality to the appearance of the pipe, apply a pattern or ornament to it using stencils or spot painting patterns, which can be continued on interior items, furniture, and walls.
There are many options for patterns - these include Khokhloma and exotic Indian patterns, or simple geometric shapes. The choice is limited only by your imagination and desire.
Is it possible to transport a propane tank in a car?
It is worth remembering that there are certain types of gas that are strictly prohibited from being transported on one vehicle. What kind of dangerous cargo (gas cylinders) can be transported by car with concessions? In fact, with some concessions, a lot of dangerous goods can be transported. The most common version is that dangerous goods can be transported without restrictions under clause 1.1.3.6.
Today, the traffic rules (clause 6.2) specify clear rules for the transportation of gas cylinders by road. This document defines the following provisions:
- Gas cylinders can only be transported if the containers, their plugs and fittings are in good condition.
If the car is intended to transport passengers, then problems may arise with the traffic police. The fact is that in this case, a contradiction appears between traffic rules and the requirements for the transportation of dangerous goods - it is impossible to separate the interior of a passenger Gazelle from the driver’s cabin, and according to the rules, the transportation of gas cylinders in the cabin is prohibited.
The transportation of gas cylinders by road, as well as propane and other hazardous substances, is regulated by the “Rules for the carriage of goods by road” and the international agreement ADR. The rules are stated there that the permitted volume of transportation, without complying with the usual conditions of ADR, is 333 liters.
Prohibited techniques for masking a pipe
It is necessary in time, even at the stage of drawing up the project, before carrying out repairs, taking into account the arrangement of furniture, to worry about hiding the pipelines. Simple, easy solutions to problems often turn out to be wrong.
It is strictly prohibited:
- lay communications, especially gas ones in ventilation ducts, under the floor, behind the suspended ceiling;
- build the speaker into furniture and intersect with other communications;
- swap or combine the air duct of a gas boiler (boiler) and a kitchen hood;
- connect the slabs to the gas pipeline using a thin elastic hose, which is easily hidden in the hole.
It is better not to hide the gas pipeline, but to make it an original part of the interior. Although this approach will require good design taste from the performer, in order to comply with safety laws, the solution is ideal.
Storing gas tanks on a construction site
Only trained people are allowed to work with explosive cylinders. In the construction industry, special rules have been developed related to their transportation (due to relief irregularities and other nuances).
- Cylinders can only be transported on special stretchers or carts (also empty).
- Carefully follow all safety conditions to protect the cylinders from mechanical damage.
- Remember that there are special protective caps on gas cylinders.
- When installing mobile infrared radiation installations with gas burners, you must take into account that there are no heating devices within a radius of 1.5 m. And the shortest distance from switches, sockets and arbitrary electrical appliances was 1 m.
Railings
A rail is a pipe on which various kitchen accessories are hung. Unfortunately, the gas pipe itself cannot be used for such purposes. But if the gas pipe runs under your wall cabinets (that is, in the “kitchen apron” area), then you can fix the rails (buy them in a store or make them yourself) so that the pipe is between them and the wall. All you have to do is paint it either the color of the railing or the color of the “apron” to make it even less noticeable.
What is the danger?
The deadly danger from a gas cylinder increases especially in winter when the ambient temperature is low. And the point here is not only that the population uses a large number of old, worn-out gas cylinders that have not passed the necessary inspection (this must be done once every 2 years). Sometimes refueling of a household gas cylinder is carried out by citizens at auto and gas filling stations that do not have special equipment for such types of work and are intended for refueling gas cylinder equipment of cars. As a result of the lack of control, filling the cylinder can be done in a volume exceeding 85% of its volume, which is prohibited.
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And if you bring such a cylinder into a heated room, then heating occurs, the gas expands greatly, the pressure inside the cylinder increases, as a result of which it bursts.
Photo: Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations
Photo: Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations
Safety requirements:
- use only new or timely tested gas cylinders;
- Fill cylinders only at specialized points designed for filling household cylinders, equipped with a weighing unit, check scales that ensure standard weighing accuracy, and a vessel (cylinder) for draining gas from overfilled cylinders;
- do not allow gas cylinders to be stored in residential buildings, apartments, and also in no case allow the cylinder body to heat up (exposure to heating devices, open flames, air being brought into rooms in which the air temperature is significantly higher than the temperature of the cylinder body, etc.).
Style selection
Before choosing a method for decorating a gas water heater, you need to decide on the kitchen design style. If you want to do nothing and leave everything as it is in its place, it is better to give preference to the loft. This direction is implemented by exposing all engineering communications. A gas water heater, in plain sight, will come in handy here. Everything can be put on display: gas meter, pipes, risers. They become the decoration of the room, their color and shape sets the tone for the overall design.
Gas water heater in a loft interior Source remraion.ru
If you like a rustic style, you also don’t have to hide the equipment. It should be aged a little using special paints. You can display a geyser even when the rustic or Provence style is used. Here you can safely experiment with artistic painting, stickers and decals. The main thing is to choose subjects that are close to the theme of the chosen design direction. When implementing other styles, it is better to hide geysers in cabinets.
An example of a successful implementation of a classic Source otoplenie-domika.ru
The following photo shows an example of the implementation of minimalism in the kitchen interior.
A modern interpretation of minimalism Source gradusplus.com
Rules for installing a gas cylinder in a private house
Unlike an apartment, where gas equipment must be handled exclusively by gas workers, in private houses and dachas such work can be done by the owners themselves. However, liquefied gas has features that natural fuel supplied to apartment buildings lacks.
The difference between liquefied gas and methane
The rules for installing a gas cylinder in a private home, as well as its use, are based on this difference. Methane enters the apartments through the gas riser. Gas cylinders are filled with propane, which is actually not one substance, but a propane-butane mixture. Although the first name is indicated on the tank: namely “propane” - liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG.
The propane-butane mixture is heavier than air, so when it fades or leaks, it does not rise to the top, but falls down to the ground (floor). This is the main reason for recommendations regarding the placement of gas cylinders on the street. In this case, LPG will not be able to accumulate in the basement or underground, so the owners simply will not have a chance to encounter its dangerous concentration.
For the same reason, it is strongly recommended not to install tanks near electrical appliances, near wells. Cylinders are allowed to be placed on summer verandas, in summer cottages, in attached kitchens or dining rooms of private houses. It is strictly forbidden to place gas containers in residential, basement or basement rooms, in closed, poorly ventilated corridors, or near emergency exits.
"Summer" and "winter" mixtures
This division is another feature of LPG. “Seasonal” types of fuel differ in one thing - the proportions of propane and butane, which means their ability to work effectively at low temperatures.
- The summer mixture consists of 45% butane and 55% propane.
- The winter type has a different composition - 25% and 75%, respectively.
The more propane, the better the mixture, and at any time of the year. Its “responsibilities” are maintaining normal pressure in the system, ensuring a stable transition from one state to another (liquid-vapor). The only drawback of a large proportion of propane in the mixture is the increase in the price of liquefied fuel.
To make it more clear, we need to consider the difference between the two components of the mixture. At normal pressure in the tank, butane can turn into gas at temperatures down to -0.5°. Propane is more resistant: it can operate without problems down to a temperature of -42°. If these indicators decrease, the operation of gas equipment will become impossible, since the liquid (usually butane) will not be able to pass into the vapor phase.
Summer mixture can be used in winter, but only at relatively high temperatures. However, such an application is not very rational. When a metal tank is cooled below 0-1°C, only propane will evaporate, and the butane liquid will remain in the cylinder, gradually accumulating.
When refueling, a cylinder with unspent, useless reserves will have to be filled only partially, so in this case the share of working gas remains entirely on the conscience of the tankers. At some point, there will be no room left for gas at all, so the non-working liquid will have to be drained.
Rules for installing a gas cylinder in a private house
What does the law say about gas cylinders? Not long ago (05/07/2019), some amendments were made to Resolution No. 390 “On the fire safety regime”, dated 04/25/2012. The main points related to fuel containers in the new version of the document look like this:
- filled gas cylinders must not be stored in private houses, apartments, balconies, stairwells, basements and attics;
- kitchen walls made of flammable materials require high-quality protection near the stove - a layer of plaster or sheets: for example, a combination of roofing steel and asbestos is recommended;
- All gas tanks on the street must be located in a special cabinet, which must be locked and provided with a warning sign - “Flammable. Gas";
- there is an additional requirement: it states that the entrance to the yard where the fuel tanks are located should also be “decorated” with a sign, but with a different inscription - “Flammable. Gas cylinders."
There is an exception to the rule: these are small five-liter containers that are already connected and actively used for gas stoves. It is prohibited to make any modifications to this household appliance. Gas tanks that have serious defects (deformation, incomplete configuration) are not allowed for installation: damaged tanks are sent for disposal.
Making your own cabinet
The cost of cabinets for gas cylinders starts from 2500 rubles. If you have certain skills and follow a number of rules, you can make and assemble a similar product with your own hands.
Algorithm of actions before starting work:
- decide on the type of design of the future cabinet, calculate the number of gas containers included in it;
- make a drawing defining the cabinet parameters - height, width, depth;
- select the required material – high-quality steel.
It is worth paying attention to careful preparation for work; the further correct implementation of the cabinet for the gas cylinder depends on this.
Algorithm of actions for direct assembly of the cabinet:
- assembling a frame from metal corners;
- creating a tray for cylinders;
- covering the frame with metal sheets;
- making a hole for the hose in the back or side of the cabinet;
- making holes for ventilation with a diameter of 1 cm with a distance between them of 7-8 cm - the number of holes on one side is at least 16;
- making fasteners for cylinders - it is allowed to fasten cylinders with a chain, and the chain links must be tightly stretched;
- installation of door hinges and padlock structures.
When assembling the cabinet, you can use a welding machine if you have the appropriate welding skills.
If the cabinet is planned to be used inside a building, then it is necessary to consider the presence of legs with a height of at least 10 cm.
When making a cabinet yourself, fastening the parts must be done by argon welding. At the end of the work, be sure to paint the structure not only outside, but also inside the cabinet
The final stage is coating the entire structure with polymer paint. After complete drying, all that remains is to install the cabinet in the chosen location and securely fasten it.
Cranes and accessories
Although each cylinder is equipped with a shut-off valve, experts advise installing a duplicate element on the system. A ball or plug valve will do, but be sure to have a yellow handwheel. All gas products are marked in these colors.
If desired, you can install a flow meter. This useful detail will allow you to prepare in time to change the cylinder when it runs out of fuel. There is no need to choose a very accurate and expensive device. A budget design can easily cope with simple functions.
To reduce the degree of evaporation of the working mixture from the cylinder, many install a connecting ramp. But in this case, it is necessary to use at least two containers simultaneously. This will reduce gas consumption. This detail will also reduce the likelihood of the mixture freezing in the gearbox.
Connecting ramp for gas cylinders Source mrklimat.ru
Moving the speaker outside the kitchen
This is quite a labor- and financially-intensive option. It is especially relevant if the kitchen renovation has already been completed, but the gas water heater does not fit there, or the water heater was not originally intended for this room. But it’s worth taking such a step only if there are no other options.
The new premises must comply with the standards determined by special services. The main ones are the volume of the room is more than 7.5 cubic meters, the height of the walls is at least 2.25 m, and the presence of a chimney.
Most often, the column is moved to the bathroom. However, if the bathroom is not large in size, such a step is unlikely to be beneficial. Instead of inconvenience in the kitchen, you get inconvenience in the bathroom.
Precautionary measures
Household gas is very dangerous. The main threats posed by propane are:
Reminder about domestic gas
- Fire hazard.
- Unsuitable for breathing.
- Explosion hazard when the maximum concentration of propane in the air is reached, as well as when the temperature in a closed volume rises sharply.
- During a gas leak, the temperature drops sharply and frostbite is possible.
To preserve the life and health of people and their property, precautions should be taken:
Rules for using gas
- Avoid proximity to open flames and heat sources.
- Avoid the presence of other flammable materials in the work area.
- Eliminate the presence of nitrates and perchlorates near gas equipment due to their chemical activity.
- Do not use the reducer for a propane cylinder if it is damaged or leaking.
Dependence of choice on various factors
When choosing one of the listed methods, you should weigh all the pros and cons and choose only the right one:
- budget - special sleeves (casings);
- pipes next to the sink - hide in wooden cabinets;
- in the middle of the wall - in a box, use decoration;
- in the corner is the easiest installation of the box, since you only need to cover two planes, and it’s even easier to put a refrigerator in this place.
- The height of the line is sometimes 70–80 cm from the floor and it can be successfully hidden in the lower cabinets, under the countertop.
A pipe disguised as a loft style
will complement the unsightly numerous communications painted with copper-bronze paint well and fit coherently into the loft style.
How to hide a gas meter in the kitchen
It is not forbidden to hide flow meters behind a box, false wall, in a closet or drawer. In these cases, access must also be organized for monitoring and emergency services. For example, if a shelf is located close to the device, then it is better not to store anything on it so as not to block access to the measuring device. The most common option is to hide the counter in a cabinet next to the kitchen unit or in a separately ordered pencil case that will match the unit in color and style. You can make a unique removable door from unusual glass or magnets.
Color options
Painting to match the wall. With this approach, the pipes are practically invisible, for example, white walls and a pipe.
A game of contrasts. The use of contrasting solutions is appropriate for some room decor options using accent color spots. The method requires careful planning. The result can be a unique kitchen design.
Decorative painting or decoupage techniques will turn the pipe into an original interior element. The main condition for success lies in accurately matching the overall style of the interior. Thus, it is easy to duplicate floral motifs or patterns in an ethnic style.
Conclusions and useful video on the topic
For a visual representation of cabinets for gas cylinders and the order of its assembly, it is worth watching the video presented below.
This video shows how to properly install and use the gas cylinder cabinet:
This video shows the self-assembly of a cabinet for a gas cylinder:
Regardless of the purpose for which a gas cylinder is used, you must always remember safety. That is why the presence of metal cabinets is considered a prerequisite, which will prevent ultraviolet radiation from entering the cylinders, causing mechanical damage and protecting them from the consequences of an explosion.
Would you like to supplement the above material with useful information and recommendations for the storage and operation of household gas cylinders? Or do you still have questions that we did not address in this article? Ask them to our experts and other site visitors in the comments section.
Types of vessels
Gas cylinders can be divided based on three main criteria.
Material and volume
Metal vessels are made of steel, their capacity can vary from 5 to 50 liters. An empty vessel weighs from 4 to 22 kilograms. Small-capacity cylinders are installed indoors, and larger ones only outside. But then they need to be protected from direct sunlight.
Such gas equipment is classified as explosive. It should not be exposed to high temperatures, shock or vibration.
Related article: How does a gas refrigerator cool?
Composite cylinders are a new generation of tanks. They are completely safe for transportation and storage of liquefied gases. This is possible thanks to the innovative equipment of a special overpressure valve and a fusible link. Such vessels are not afraid of fire and any other external influences. Their weight is much less than their steel counterparts, and their appearance is much more presentable. Modern design, transparent body, you can easily control the amount of gas in the cylinder. The polymer material does not corrode and will serve you for more than 20 years.
General purpose
According to the location of installation and purpose, the classification of gas cylinders is divided into several groups:
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS BEFORE STARTING WORK
2.1. Wear proper special clothing, shoes, and prepare the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE). Check that there are no foreign objects in the pockets. The cuffs of sleeves and trousers must be buttoned, and hair must be tucked under a headdress. Prepare personal protective equipment and make sure they are in good condition. 2.2. Remove wedding rings and other jewelry. Shoes must be closed. Do not wear sandals, flip-flops or other similar footwear. 2.3. Receive an assignment from your immediate supervisor and, if necessary, undergo training. 2.4. Inspect the workplace, remove anything that may interfere with the work or create additional danger. 2.5. Check the lighting of the workplace. 2.6. Inspect and ensure the serviceability of the measuring instruments on gas cylinders, check the operation of ventilation. 2.7. Prepare a soap solution to check for gas leaks. 2.8. Check the stability of the cylinders and the correctness of their fastening in the cells. 2.9. Check the condition and completeness of primary fire extinguishing equipment and the contents of the first aid kit. 2.10. It is prohibited to start work if the following violations occur: - violation of the integrity of the cylinder (cracks, dents), as well as if there is no stamp on the gas cylinder with the date of its test; — gearbox malfunction (the union nut is not seated tightly, the gearbox housing is damaged); — malfunction of the pressure gauge (no annual test stamp, broken glass, damage to the case, the needle does not move when gas is supplied to the reducer); — insufficient illumination of the workplace; — lack of exhaust ventilation; — presence of fire and explosive materials and substances in the work area; - malfunction of tools and accessories. 2.11. Report any detected malfunctions to the technician and begin work only after they have been eliminated.
How and where to store it?
Gas cylinders are stored vertically, while car cylinders are stored horizontally.
“In the house, according to the “Fire Regulations in the Russian Federation,” it is allowed to place a cylinder with a volume of no more than 5 liters. In the room where it stands, it is necessary to make a window. The distance from the gas stove to the cylinder must be at least 0.5 meters. And cylinders with a volume of 50 liters must be stored outside in a metal cabinet. It is located near the wall of the building, where there is a gas stove inside. A steel gas pipeline must be mounted from the reducer (a device for reducing gas pressure) installed on the cylinder to the gas stove with a passage through the wall in a case. Inside the room, from the wall to the gas stove, you can use a gas hose no more than 1 meter long,” reports Roza Gordeeva.
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Manual, instructions for use
Instructions, instructions for use
Which gearbox to choose?
Gas stoves have built-in jets designed for constant gas pressure, while the pressure in the cylinder decreases with consumption. To normalize combustion, the cylinder is connected to the stove not directly, but through a reducer. Gearboxes for liquefied household gas are called propane and, as a rule, have a red or metallic body color.
The main characteristics of the gearbox - outlet pressure and throughput - must be selected to match the parameters of a single plate. If it is not possible to set the nominal pressure value, you should purchase an adjustable type reducer and set it manually. Also, adjustable reducers are directly indicated when using cylinders with a capacity of 20 liters or more, where the pressure drop is more pronounced.
For the use of propane for domestic purposes, gearboxes of the reverse operating principle are recommended. Due to the low pressure values of liquefied gas and the low difference at the inlet and outlet, the use of multi-stage gearboxes is economically unjustified. The only requirement is to use reducers provided for by their technical standard in conjunction with composite cylinders.
A separate nuance in choosing a reducer may be the temperature regime of the cylinders’ operation. The fact is that when liquid gas evaporates, an intense decrease in its temperature is observed. So, if initially the propane-butane mixture is at a temperature of -5. -10 °C, in the reducer itself its temperature can drop to the condensation mark, due to which the gas becomes liquid again and the reducer stops working. One way out of this specific situation is to use gearboxes with a built-in heating system.
When should the examination be carried out?
According to safety rules, it is necessary to undergo technical inspection of steel and composite cylinders in operation once every 5 years, and once every 2 years for automobiles.
“The question of where to carry out the inspection of cylinders is very pressing at the moment. In the USSR it was carried out at gas filling stations. In recent years, with the reduction in the number of gas pumping stations, as well as their sale to private hands, the inspection of cylinders has become unprofitable from a commercial point of view. There are many worries, but little money. The main “blank spot” in this process for decades has been the lack of clear standards for the disposal of industrial waste after inspection of cylinders (water mixed with LPG, motor oil, mechanical impurities). In some regions, entrepreneurs are opening cylinder inspection centers, but there are very few of them. For example, in Saratov there is only one such center. Therefore, it is often easier for the owner of cylinders to buy a new cylinder than to have it inspected,” explains Anton Khomutov.
Additional nuances and requirements
The importance of hose selection cannot be underestimated.
When you buy it, you must inspect it completely. The slightest deformation is categorically unacceptable.
When all the components have been purchased, you will have to thoroughly check the dimensions. Most often, the delivery kit contains a so-called template. The cut in the tabletop must be made exactly along it. But it is advisable to check everything one more time. After all, the slightest mistake can result in serious losses.
When choosing a place to install a hob in a country house, in an apartment or in a private town house, be sure to pay attention to the following points:
- constant access to fresh air;
- lack of contact with water;
- a safe distance from furniture and easily flammable objects.
It is worth considering that cutting with your own hands in countertops made of synthetic stone is impossible. It is advisable to order such a tabletop ready-made, with a hole already made at the factory. But working with chipboard and MDF is quite possible. Masking tape is placed near the markings or even on them to avoid splitting during work. Clamps that hold it in place will help prevent the cut from falling and breaking the tabletop.
Before starting work, you should carefully study the household appliances themselves. It is strictly unacceptable to install hobs that are even slightly damaged. It may be dangerous. Gas hoses longer than 3 m are also considered unsafe. Connections between them are especially not allowed.
But the length of the cord for connecting to an outlet can be practically unlimited. What should be strictly avoided is connecting the panel through a tee or other splitter. The plug must be inserted directly into the outlet, without “intermediaries”. This requirement is related to security.
Hobs can only be moved to other premises with the permission of the gas control authorities. Therefore, if it is impossible to connect the panel directly to the pipe, you should use reliable hoses. It is recommended to stretch and attach them before installing the furniture. This will be more convenient for the installers themselves. Experts advise connecting bellows hoses not directly to gas valves, but through connecting units (plumbing pipes and fittings).
Winding of flax is done clockwise. When it is screwed on, you need to use gas paste. It is applied in a relatively thin layer.
People who care about maximum safety often install thermal shut-off valves on gas pipes. They will immediately shut off the gas supply if something catches fire or the temperature rises to more than 80 degrees. Sometimes gas jets are only included in the kit, but are not installed during factory assembly. Then you need to put them in their proper places, guided by the instructions in the technical passport. The plumbing corner, included in the kit by default, is installed immediately; There is no need to reel it in, but a gasket is required.
As soon as the hob is installed in the designated place, its boundaries are immediately aligned. Only then can the fasteners be tightened. You need to cut off the protruding parts of the seal with a sharp knife. At the same time, care must be taken not to deform the surface of the tabletop.
But it will be necessary to check the quality of the installation. First, open the gas valve and check whether there is a smell of gas. Of course, this should only be done with open windows and without fire. If everything is in order, they try to light a fire. At the slightest suspicion of a problem, you must turn off the panel, disconnect it from the power supply and call specialists.
Necessary rules
Safety in the home is ensured by the rules for using gas at home. 86-P (law that came into force on April 26, 1990) contains the basic rules that allow you to properly operate the equipment. Inspection and repair of gas pipelines, according to this document, must be performed only by specialists who present a certificate. When the cylinders are installed, the room must be vacated. The fire should only be lit if there is no smell of gas.
Residents are responsible for prompt payment for services, the cost of which is set by the provider. In winter, you should regularly check the heads to ensure they do not freeze or become clogged. These basic rules for using gas in everyday life will help prevent many unfavorable situations.
Rules for installing ventilation equipment
Optimal performance of the device depends on the following factors and installation rules:
- The size of the ventilation device must correspond to the dimensions of the hob. Then all the hot, contaminated air flow will be completely sucked in by the hood and discharged outside, or cleaned through a filter and fed back into the kitchen. The standard dimensions of the device range from 60 to 90 cm.
- Properly installed hood above the stove. The distance from the appliance to the stove should not contradict fire safety standards and depends on the type of stove. The required distance from the stove to the hood is always indicated in the technical data sheet of the device.
- Connecting the device to the network.
- Installation of air exhaust pipes, if required by the design of the exhaust hood.
It is better to entrust the installation of ventilation equipment to professionals. But for those who are confident in their abilities, it will not be difficult to hang the device with their own hands.
Installing a hood with a circulation type of operation is not difficult. First you need to measure its height and mark it with control points. Then you should drill holes in the wall for the fasteners. Next, the device is mounted to the wall or to wall cabinets using self-tapping screws and special hooks included in the kit.
Hoods of another type of air purification are installed in the same way as circulation hoods. Only here you need to attach the air duct pipe to the umbrella body. The pipe can be plastic or foil.
Upon completion of installation of the equipment, it is necessary to carry out a control check of its operation (mainly for the second type of model). If the hood does not function or is too noisy, you should once again check all the connections between the device and the ventilation pipes and their integrity.
Products of the ShGM, ShHB and HB series
Today you can buy various cabinets for cylinders. In the industrial sector, products of the ShGM, ShHB and HB series are in excellent demand. Their features:
- The frame is welded in one piece, a profile pipe is used. This is a guarantee of high strength and durability.
- Solid operating period without additional service.
- There is a special bracket inside. It is equipped with a chain. Its functions: installation and powerful fixation of the cylinder.
- The structure is disassembled and assembled. Therefore, these models can be transported in disassembled format. This is a reduction in transport costs.
Below are a couple of examples from these series:
- Cabinet (storage) for gas cylinders ШХБ-02-02.
Price tag – 41,000 rubles.
Dimensions: 178 x 108 x 207 cm.
Holds 12 cylinders. The volume of each is 50 liters.
Price tag – 70,000 rubles.
Parameters: 200x150x207.5 cm.
Capacity – 12 cylinders of 50 liters.
Purpose and features
Installing gas storage tanks and most gas-cylinder equipment indoors is not recommended. Sometimes this is allowed, but it is necessary that the ceiling height be at least 2.2 meters, and the room must have vents for ventilation.
Cylinders are located mainly on the street, either because it is impossible to comply with such conditions, or because of the reluctance to waste useful space on placing gas cylinders, or because of increased safety.
In this case, outdoor cabinets for gas cylinders perform several functions at once:
The cabinet design can be single-leaf or double-leaf, the doors of which are locked with a lock. This type of design will limit unauthorized access to the equipment. Similarly, a cabinet for two gas cylinders can have one or two doors.
The hole for the gas line (hose) is traditionally located on the rear wall of the cabinet; sometimes it may be placed on the side wall. In some cases, the holes are partially extruded on all three walls, and the consumer himself chooses which of them he will insert the hose through.
The cabinet has special ventilation holes located in its upper and lower parts. They are needed to prevent gas accumulations in the event of a leak. The door hinges are located inside the cabinet. The cabinet can be located on a raised platform, made in the form of racks, special stands or legs.
Cabinets for storing small gas cylinders can be either solid or collapsible. Larger cabinets are mostly collapsible. They are easier to transport and the assembly process is quite simple.
Shape and dimensions
Existing cabinet models differ, first of all, in the height of the cylinders stored in them. Cabinet heights of 1 and 1.5 meters are considered standard, since a standard gas cylinder has a height of 0.96 or 1.37 meters. However, manufacturers do not adhere to such standards and the size of cabinets can vary widely: from 1 to 1.3 meters for low-height cylinders and from 1.4 to 1.5 meters for high cylinders. As a rule, additional space in cabinets is used to accommodate gearboxes and other equipment.
But as for width and depth, the requirements are more stringent. For one cylinder the dimensions of the “floor” are 0.43 by 0.4 meters, the cabinet for two gas cylinders has dimensions of 0.43 by 0.8 meters.
Thus, the design is a parallelepiped with dimensions ranging from 1x0.4x0.43 meters for one low cylinder to 1.5x0.8x0.43 meters for two high ones. A single cabinet can weigh up to 50 kg, and the difference in weight between a single and double product of the same model can reach up to 30 kg.
Do-it-yourself cabinet equipment
Before you start designing, you need to decide on the model:
A double-cylinder cabinet is especially convenient because it allows you to easily switch the main container to a spare one and ensure a constant supply of gas. Construction work begins with determining the required dimensions, after which a frame is equipped from metal corners, and then wrapped in sheet metal. A hole is cut in the side or back of the cabinet for the hose that supplies fuel to the room. The hole is made in the direction of the highway.
The structure must be equipped with holes for ventilation and a lock. It is best to place ventilation holes at the top and bottom, but you can also place them on the sides. The diameter of the hole for ventilation is also very important - if you drill with a 10 mm drill, then the distance between them should be 7-8 cm, with a 20 mm drill - 10 cm. Another method of ventilation is a unique roof structure – “on legs”. It looks like this: using a grinder, cut out longitudinal strips or leave a small gap of 20 cm.
The bottom of the cabinet is made of slats for greater ventilation. The cylinder can be secured using chains, which ensure a stable position of the container. Door hinges are welded from the inside, and lugs are made on the door itself for a padlock.
Cabinet legs are made from high-strength corners or metal profiles. The height of this part should be 10-15 cm. All types of work can be done using several devices:
Standard dimensions of the finished product: height 1m 25 cm, depth 40 cm, width 1m 25 cm.
Modification of the slab for bottled gas
Not every stove can initially run on liquefied gas. The main obstacle is the higher operating pressure, due to which there is a lack of oxygen in the burners, which is expressed in the yellow color of combustion and the appearance of soot.
The situation can be corrected by replacing the methane nozzles with nozzles for LPG. They have exactly the same form factor, but the hole diameter is slightly smaller. If you plan to connect a new stove, it will most likely come with a set of liquefied gas nozzles. If there are no replacement jets, they can be purchased at a reasonable price.
The diameter of the holes in the liquefied gas nozzles depends on the pressure in the outgoing chamber of the reducer and the power of the burner. Thus, the standard values for liquefied gas stoves are considered to be diameters of 0.43–0.6 mm for a pressure of 50 mBar and 0.5–0.75 for a pressure of 30 mBar. Individual cooker manufacturers may set their own diameters, and the use of nozzles with different hole diameters may void the warranty.
Replacing jets can be done in two ways, depending on the design of the plate. In the simplest version, it is enough to remove the burner body and look inside the seat sleeve. If a nozzle is visible at the bottom - a hexagonal head with a hole in the center - unscrew it with a 7 or 8 mm socket wrench and screw in the nozzle to replace it. If a cone with a hole is visible inside, you will have to remove the top panel by unscrewing several bolts on the sides from different sides. The nozzle itself in this design option cannot be unscrewed; it is pressed onto the stuffing box seals. You need to unclench the whiskers of the crimp coupling, move the nozzle down along with the supply tube, and then pull the nozzle out of the fitting and install a new one.
