Millions of consumers are thinking about savings with a gas meter, but realize that the purchase, installation and possible repair costs are also high. Do you recognize yourself among them? Do you want the gas meter to pay off in 2-3 years? It's simple.
If you do not resort to unauthorized actions, there will be no penalty. If you keep the distance from the gas meter within the normal range, it will work correctly. If you buy a quality device, you will not need a replacement.
We have provided information on the installation of a gas meter, including the exact norms of distances. The master will do everything for you, but you should still control the installation. Read the article and you will see why. Your convenience depends on it.
The content of the article:
- General nuances of installing gas meters
- Location of the gas meter in the room
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Distance from the gas meter to different objects
- Additional aspects when installing the meter
- Installing the gas meter outdoors
- Conclusions and useful video on the topic
General nuances of installing gas meters
About installation of gas meters contact several different organizations. Their employees do their part, and subscribers only need to choose the most appropriate accommodation option. Gas meters are mounted strictly according to the rules, you cannot act alone.
They are installed by employees of gas distribution companies and licensed employees of organizations. Self-assembly is more likely to result in equipment damage or explosion.
In the event of a successful installation, the control authorities will still not seal the device, and will also issue a large fine for putting others at risk. Thus, they will fulfill p. 5.5.2 Resolution No. 170 State Committee of the Russian Federation for Construction and Housing and Utilities.
Prepare in advance for the reception of gas workers, so that you do not have to reconcile the date and time, do not forget to also check their documents
Gas meters are set based on the norms Federal Law No. 261, which entered into force on 06/29/2015 and oblige to use the gas meter in rooms with individual heating devices.
The owners of such premises and simply those who wish have several options for contacting:
- distribution organizations;
- subscriber departments of interregiongaz;
- specialized companies.
Choose gas meters the subscribers themselves from the list of models that are certified by the state. Modifications of devices are two-sided, as well as right- and left-sided, the latter of which cannot be installed everywhere.
Location of the gas meter in the room
The gas master will not install the meter on a pipe with a surface temperature above +60 ° C or below -20 ° C. The installer may require the homeowner to move the stove away, even if it is at a safe distance. On this basis, disputes often arise between the parties, but it can be solved by simply moving the plate forward. The same requirements apply for environmental conditions, although there are no rooms with such temperatures in residential buildings.
The gasman will begin to mount the meter when there are no technical obstacles left, and from that moment the owners should control the process.
The complexity of the installation and its price not least depend on the configuration of the room, a successful layout, among other things, will save time and eliminate the need for urgent rearrangements
The device is fixed only in an accessible place, regardless of the opinion of the residents. In turn, nothing prevents the owners from ordering the installation in a half-empty kitchen, and then closing the counter in the hanging furniture.
There will be no wrongfulness in such actions, because the supplier's representative will be able to see the readings. In this sense, owners sometimes inconvenience themselves. To take the indicators yourself or to admit the inspector, you will have to move objects over and over again or get everything out of the kitchen cabinet. Therefore, so that in the future it is not necessary carry a gas meter, it is better to immediately place it in an accessible place.
You should not settle for an additional waste of time if the master is against installing the meter on a bent pipe section. The performance of the device does not depend on its shape.
The location of the counter affects the convenience and appearance of the room. The device will be cut into the pipe the way the consumer wants - vertically or horizontally.
The foreman will determine the place of installation and indicate the cost of the work. The price is influenced by:
- footage flexible hose;
- number of spacers and adapters;
- parts price.
The legislation contains mutually exclusive norms regarding the party on which the material support of the installation is entrusted. Legally, it all comes down to the fact that the consumer pays for the service. He still has a choice: buy parts from a gasman or purchase it yourself. The second option will cost you 30% less interest.
Still, there are categories of citizens who are entitled to free installation of gas flow meters. Read more in this material.
A set of mounting parts can be bought for a little more than 600 rubles - the set usually contains gaskets, thrust nuts, connecting pipes
The specialist of a specialized company will install the meter only if there is a project. The document indicates the location in the room, height and distance from gas and electrical appliances. The gas service of the distribution organization will certify the project. The gasmen will then come to the house, will seal the meter and will issue an act of commissioning.
Distance from the gas meter to different objects
The rates were determined for safety and instrument functionality reasons. Gas technicians during installation comply with SP 42-101-2003 - General provisions for the design and construction of gas distribution systems from metal and polyethylene pipes.
So, based on clause 6.49 of these rules, the gas meter can be installed outside areas with increased moisture or heat release. These include the stove and the space above it, the boiler, the sink. At the same time, the minimum distance from the meter to the gas boiler and the stove has a clear framework.
In terms of the correctness of the readings, it does not matter if the gas appliance is nearby or electric. If heat or moisture comes from it, then attention is also paid to temperature and humidity. The exact norms apply only to gas equipment.
For installation, only places with good natural ventilation, and forced in this case will only be a plus. Areas with stagnant air will definitely not work. The quality of the latter is determined by sensations.
Air conditions deteriorate in remote areas of premises, areas behind partitions, niches. Options at a considerable distance from the window and ventilation or with obstacles in their direction are not suitable.
Ideally, the space above the stove is left free: the universal rule says about 60-70 cm of stock above the hob, while counters can be placed at a level of 40-60 cm above it and above
In the course of work, the installers use the information in the meter passports. Manufacturers indicate their recommendations and general requirements for gas meter models, minimum and maximum distances. Gas workers do not always rely on technical data, but act according to the situation.
If the manufacturer has not provided any spacing requirements at all, the installer must adhere to the following universal parameters:
- The standard for installation in height is 160 cm. In the rules, this indicator is advisory, not mandatory.
- The margin against the wall must be kept at least 3, and preferably 5 cm. The gap between the meter and the vertical surface is sometimes called corrosive and is provided in case of damage to the meter, at least 5 cm.
- The interval to the nearest gas-using device must not be left less than 80 cm. We are talking about gas heating appliances and the same household stoves. The category includes heat generators, boilers, flow and storage water heaters.
Some types of equipment move at least 1 m away. For example, heating and cooking and simple heating ovens, cooking boilers, restaurant stoves.
Distance is measured not from any point and in any direction. Take into account the distance from the gas meter along the radius. Scientifically speaking, it must be installed so that the minimum distance from the nearest points on the not yet installed meter to the same ones on the devices is maintained along all three axes. Then there will be no errors at intervals.
The picture shows the principles of placing the gas meter relative to the appliances, lines are drawn down and along the wall and the same distance should be observed towards the kitchen
At least 5 cm is left between the side borders of the plate and the gas meter, three times the distance is made from the gas meter to the gas boiler or column. The placement level is selected not lower than 40 cm above the upper edge of the stove and not closer than 15 cm from the upper or lower edge of the water heater.
Additional aspects when installing the meter
A gas leakage alarm is also installed at the same level with the meter. Before and after the meter, they are mounted on the pipe shut-off valves like ball or some others. The taps will allow you to quickly remove the gas meter for inspection or replacement.
Upon completion of the work, the joints and nodes on the pipe with the meter are checked for tightness. It is worth doing this immediately so as not to call the master again. Gas operators of distribution companies also check the equipment themselves - looking for leaks and leaks.
All connections and joints on the branch with the meter are then covered with soapy water. The installation of the gas meter is considered successful, and the equipment is working if no bubbles appear during the gas supply.
Installing the gas meter outdoors
Installation from the street side is not an easy procedure, so you will have to negotiate this point in advance. The answer will be given in the gas service, and everything depends on the specific situation and the feasibility of the task in principle. In general, there are no obstacles.
Gas meter on the facade: in general, this option is considered acceptable, but it is no longer possible to mount the gas meter on separate supports
The meter body will need protection against corrosion, otherwise the device will suffer other damage. The problem of protection from weather factors is solved with the help of a visor.
In front of the gas entry point into the meter, you cannot do without a mesh barrier that prevents dirt from entering the meter. Sometimes the gas meter is placed in a cabinet on the facade and thus solve 2 problems at once.
Conclusions and useful video on the topic
Which is better, buy a new gas meter or check the one that is:
What you should pay attention to when installing a gas meter:
Several gas meters can be installed in one room at once. The only problem is that sometimes it cannot be done without permutations. The consumer will do the right thing if, during editing, he expresses his point of view, but still listens to the master with the opposite opinion.
In a poorly ventilated place or at a great distance from a window, a gas meter will most likely not be installed, but theoretically the device can be moved outside.
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