Do-it-yourself gas water heater replacement

Standards and requirements for installation

All types of work with the gas supply, which include the installation of tees, the supply of the gas pipe and the installation of stopcocks on the gas pipe, should be entrusted to the specialists of an organization that has the appropriate license. If this provision is ignored, then you may be faced with the need to pay a fine.

The work on installing the column must be divided into two categories. The first provides for the installation of the device from scratch. The second is replacing the old device with a new one. In the first case, you will need to supply a gas pipe to the location of the water heater. You should also take care of the availability of the project. These works are carried out by the gas facilities of each district or by a company licensed for a certain type of activity. In this case, you cannot do anything on your own.

If the project is ready and everything is agreed, then you can do some of the work yourself, saving money. It is necessary to start manipulating after drawing up a project and obtaining approvals, as well as permits. The standards for the installation of the described equipment are regulated by SP 42-101-2003, which contains provisions for the construction and design of gas distribution systems. One should also take into account the SNiP 42-01-2002 act, which refers to gas distribution systems.

When replacing a gas water heater, you must make sure that the ceiling height is at least 2 m. There must be a chimney in the room. Its diameter is 120 mm. These do not include "stranglers" in apartments. The water supply must maintain a pressure of 0.1 atmosphere. Gas water heaters should not be installed in bathrooms.

Installation should be carried out on walls made of non-combustible materials. The appliance should not be placed over a gas stove. If this cannot be avoided, then the distance should be more than 10 cm. If the column that was used in the bathroom must be replaced and meets the technical standards, then installation is allowed in the same room.

Transfer of gas pipes

If there are significant differences in the size of the new gas water heater from the old equipment, it may be necessary to transfer gas pipes, and also, the pipes may interfere with furniture or other interior items.

You should not carry gas pipes on your own, as this, besides being illegal, can be dangerous.

If the pipes were moved on their own, this, in addition to problems with the gas inspection, can lead to gas leaks, fires and even human casualties. Therefore, the above works should be carried out only by specialists with a license and special permit.

Basic safety requirements when working with gas equipment:

the gas water heater may be installed only by licensed specialists;
it is prohibited to unauthorized transfer of such devices to another place in the apartment without the appropriate papers from the gas service and prior approval of the project with them;
the column can only be attached to non-combustible surfaces;
it is prohibited to place equipment if there is a gas stove under it, there must be a gap of at least 10 cm between them;
installation of these devices in the living room is prohibited.

Dismantling the column

Replacing the gas column should begin with dismantling the old appliance. If you carry out these works yourself, then you can save up to 800 rubles. The manipulations should be started by blocking gas access to the equipment. For this, the valve at the end of the pipe is closed. Using an open-end wrench or an adjustable wrench of the appropriate size, unscrew the hose fixing nut.

Sometimes there is a way to supply gas with a metal pipe. The gas pipe is rarely damaged when the hose is unscrewed. If a piece of metal pipe was used for the connection, then the unpleasant outcome is quite real. This is especially true for the case when the junction was painted with paint from year to year.

Excessive efforts to remove the layer should not be applied. For this, a solvent is used. The gas pipe must be held in place by unscrewing the nut. This reduces the chances of damaging communications. After disconnecting from the gas pipe, the hose is removed from the point of entry into the device. If it was recently changed and its condition is satisfactory, you can reuse that part of the system when you connect a new speaker. When in doubt about the reliability of the hose, a new one should be purchased. When buying, you must choose a certified tested product, which will ensure safety.

Additional safety rules

When servicing gas equipment, in order to avoid accidents, adhere to the basic safety rules:

According to regulatory requirements, gas equipment must have free access to air, therefore, the cabinet in which the gas water heater is placed must not be tightly closed.
Maintenance is carried out once a year, regardless of the type of gas appliances and gas pipes, so you should think about how to provide them with access in the kitchen.
It is forbidden to brick the walls of gas pipes or cover them with non-removable boxes.

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By observing these conditions, you will not only insure yourself against significant penalties, but also keep your life and health safe.

Features of dismantling: turning off the water supply and purchasing additional consumable items

When replacing the gas column at the next stage, it is necessary to turn off the water supply system. If taps are provided to turn off the column, turn them off. In the absence of such an opportunity, you need to cut off the supply to the apartment. In the latter case, before installing a new device, you must purchase two taps for the outlet and inlet of the water. These elements are installed on the part of the pipe where the connection will be made. In the future, this should facilitate the maintenance of the device.

After disconnecting the column from the water supply system, it is necessary to remove the connecting pipe from the outlet of the device and remove it from the chimney. The column is disabled. It can be removed from the mount. The space for the installation of the new unit has been freed up. You can proceed to the next stage of work.

Installation of a new water heater: preparation of materials

Before starting installation, you should take care of the availability of the following materials:

galvanized pipe;
rings for entering the chimney;
asbestos or metal chimney.

The galvanized pipe can be replaced with a corrugation. If this item comes in the kit, you will not have to spend money. Otherwise, it is necessary to determine the diameter of the outlet or see this parameter in the instructions.

When replacing a gas water heater in a house, you will need a pipe made of metal or asbestos. Its diameter should be 120 mm. This value can be increased. The length should be equal to 2 m. By increasing this parameter, you can improve traction.

You will also need a typical gas hose. Its size will depend on specific conditions. For example, the step from the end of the gas pipe to the input into the device. It is important to take into account the type of thread at the inlet to the unit. The hose end must match and match the type of thread. The water supply connection point is prepared in advance.

You will need two connecting hoses. This work can be carried out using a metal-plastic pipe.In the latter case, you should decide whether a coupling is needed in order for the dimensions of the pipe and the connection point to fit together. When replacing a gas water heater in an apartment, you will also need dowels, which will allow you to fix the device on the wall. If there is no coarse filter in the house, you must install it. The life of the unit will depend on the quality of the water.

15.03.2016

How to replace an old gas water heater in an apartment with a new one - says "Ivanovskaya Gazeta"

Matches and torches - aside: how to replace an old gas water heater in an apartment with a new one
It's time to get rid of the "Cossacks" on the wall

Owners of housing, where a column proudly stands on the kitchen wall, are equally envious (after all, the payment for cold water and gas is much lower than bills for hot water, and the notorious "pressure test" will not leave without shower procedures), and sympathize (a bulky unit in a small kitchen takes up a lot of space, and gas itself is a dangerous thing).

At one time, many residential buildings such as Khrushchev and Brezhnev were built according to projects where the installation of gas water heaters was provided. Moreover, the water heaters themselves in Soviet times were not very convenient to use: in order to wait for the hot one, it was necessary to open the tap in the bathroom, then ignite the gas in the column with a match or splinter. Well, I had to wash myself with the thought that a miracle that gives such necessary hot water can cause a lot of trouble: either go out at the most inappropriate "soapy" moment and fill the kitchen with gas, or even ... explode. It was not gas that exploded in the columns, of course, but water, which expanded, boiled and burst the tubes through which it circulated.

In addition, the Soviet gas water heater on the wall looked like a Zaporozhets on the highway: both funny and scary. But decades passed, and the concept of design, custom design, style, beauty and ergonomics emerged. The speakers have become beautiful and stylish.

Along with the appearance, the “soul” has also changed. The match was replaced by automatic equipment, and it reduced the threat of an explosion to nothing. Even if the column accidentally goes out due to low water pressure, a special valve will shut off the gas supply.

A modern gas water heater is very easy to use.

“There are still quite a few apartments in the Ivanovo region where the speakers have been installed since the building was built. Naturally, such devices are unsafe and bring little benefit, especially on the upper floors, where the water pressure in some houses is weak and, for example, you have to wash or wash at “unpopular” hours - after midnight or early in the morning, ”says a gas equipment installer. Mikhail Mokrov. According to him, it is better to decide to replace the gas water heater than to suffer, since any plumbing store will advise a water heater of optimal power and suggest the brand. The most popular are the "Neva" gas water heaters - they are both cheaper and better suited to Russian communal realities than "foreigners".

Price issue: Before the crisis, it was possible to purchase a gas water heater for 5 thousand rubles. Now the lower bar has grown to 8-9 thousand. Plus, you will have to buy batteries separately - we also add 500 rubles.

Five steps towards civilization

From the moment you buy a new gas water heater, all the fun is just beginning. Now you need to carve out a few days for walking through the authorities, so that the purchase flaunts on the kitchen wall and serves hot water legally. Note that the costs are considerable, and those living in non-privatized apartments are replacing the gas water heater at their own expense.

Step 1. We call the technical department of Gazprom Gas Distribution Ivanovo (in the regional center, telephone 93-81-03). It is desirable, in particular, to indicate the brand of the old gas water heater to clarify its thermal power.The dispatcher, focusing on the sequence, will appoint a day on which you can come with the necessary package of documents and write an application for work on the reconstruction of the gas consumption network (including the replacement of a gas boiler or other equipment with a change in thermal power).

By the way, the dispatcher can call back himself, if you leave a request on the website of the company ivoblgaz.ru or gpgr-ivanovo.ru (in the section "Consumers" select "Single Window Service" and the name of the desired service).

Step 2. We arrive at the customer service department of the Gazprom Gazoraspredeleniye Ivanovo branch (in the regional center - 10 August St., 18a). We write an application for the conversion of gas equipment (in Ivanovo only this organization is suitable for all the necessary requirements for the performance of these works) and attach the following documents: - passport of the owner or person by power of attorney; - a document certifying the right of ownership of a residential property; - technical certificate; - passport for gas-using equipment (when buying a gas water heater, it is issued in the store).

Step 3. Preparing the project. To replace a gas water heater with a new one without changing the heat output and installation site, design documentation is not required. However, practice shows that nowhere is nowhere without a project: Soviet speakers are less powerful than modern ones. Therefore, it is necessary to contact the design firm and order the exit of the designer to the site so that he draws up the sketch.

Issue price: - about 600 rubles - examination, 1300 - technical conditions, 5700 rubles - project. - if the heating capacities coincide, but transfer is needed within the premises (for example, the gas water heater needs to be moved from one wall of the kitchen to another) - from 1,500 rubles.

Step 4. Before replacing the column, you need to visit the management company: call a specialist who will check the ventilation ducts and the chimney and issue an inspection report. Usually, the exit of the "chimney" from his management company is not paid, but it can be delayed.

Step 5. Remove the old column and install a new one. This can be done independently, but, as practice shows, not everyone succeeds in installing the column correctly. One of the possible mistakes is connecting the gas pipe to the water pipe. Such a misunderstanding can lead to a gas leak, and after that, dire consequences follow. Therefore, it is better to turn to specialists - to the same gasmen.

Price issue: - dismantling the old column and installing a new one - 1253 rubles. - connection of the column - 2021 rubles. This amount does not include the cost of installing a water intake system, a flue pipe. By the way, you will need to purchase additional pipes, valves and other consumables for the gas water heater. Their cost is within 2500 rubles.

Unauthorized installation can go sideways

For some, such a long and expensive journey stops them at the first two steps. The owners decide to turn to third-party specialists who offer to replace the gas water heater at a cheaper price - from 5 thousand rubles. It should be noted that this way is the cheapest (it includes only the cost of the column and installation), but also the most unreliable. What kind of troubles can lie in wait with this method of column replacement?

1. Problems on the part of gas services. It should be borne in mind that recently, the penalties for unauthorized replacement of gas appliances have been tightened. Now the specialists of the VDGO service periodically go out with checks, and if they find an illegally installed device, there is a great risk of being left without gas for several months until all the documents are completed. If you do not fulfill the instructions on time, you can get a fine - from 10 to 15 thousand rubles.

2. The column warranty (usually one year) "expires". Such a ban is established for service centers from gas services. Violation will result in the loss of the license.

3. Possible disastrous consequences. There are cases when unfortunate craftsmen, instead of a gas hose, screwed a water hose to the column, as a result of which water flowed from the stoves and all residents of the house were left without gas for the period of repair work. For example, over the past year, about 30 cases of water ingress into gas pipelines were recorded in the region.

So, when choosing this installation option, it is worth considering: is it really that cheap?

BTW

Administrations of municipalities, if the budget includes funds, turn to gas workers with a request to replace the column or stove for pensioners, large families, and needy people. They receive the service without waiting in line, free of charge (or with a discount - this is individual) from the municipality.

Prepared by Olga PETROVA, newspaper No. 20 (15.03.2016)

Instrument preparation

Depending on how complex you are going to work, some tools will be needed. Among them should be highlighted:

adjustable wrench;
puncher;
tow;
sealant;
open-end keys.

A set of chisels and drills should go to the hammer drill. You will need a drill with a drill that is designed to work with ceramic tiles.

Column installation

When replacing a gas water heater with a new one, the points for mounting the fasteners should be marked. It is necessary to determine the height of the device so that the connecting pipe has a length of 50 cm from the outlet to the outlet. When the room height is more than 2.7 m, this value should be reduced to 25 cm.

The height of the water heater must be such that children do not have free access to the device. Measure the distance between the holes for mounting on the housing. Using a punch or drill, holes are made for installing dowels. Next, hooks are mounted. After that, the column can be hung on the wall.

How to choose a device

When choosing a gas water heater, you should pay attention to its design and color, which should be in harmony with the rest of the interior items and household appliances, since non-observance of one of these rules can disrupt harmony.

For some interior styles, it is characteristic that the column should not be transferred, but, on the contrary, put on display (modern, high-tech).

For its decor, you can use various stickers, etc. This solution will be relevant if you move the gas water heater to the bathroom.

Typically, the transfer of equipment requires the installation of many pipes. Because from below, the unit is connected to a gas pipe, cold water and a hot outlet, and in its upper part there is a chimney. For these purposes, it is necessary to use special boxes, which often come with the equipment, or to make them yourself.

If you follow all these rules and obtain the appropriate permission, you can effortlessly move the equipment to a new place both in Khrushchev and in other houses.

Watch the video in which the specialist explains the important points regarding the installation of the gas water heater in the kitchen:

In a non-privatized (municipal) apartment, it is necessary to transfer the gas water heater from the bathroom to the kitchen. There is a chimney in the kitchen, the act has been written out by the chimney sweeps. It is also necessary to install a gas meter in the apartment. To transfer a gas column (according to modern requirements), a project is required.

Who should do it? The apartment is municipal, therefore, all work must be performed by the MO. How can you make them do this work (get a project, do the work according to the project)?

We would like to establish individual metering of heat energy consumption. Wiring diagram, vertical, one-pipe. Should MOs do this job and how to get them to do the job.

Hello! Is the transfer of the gas water heater a necessity or do you want to do it for your comfort?

In any case, the actions that you have planned are redevelopment.

If the transfer of the burner is necessary, then write an application to the district administration (in the comets for the management of city property) so that they conduct a survey and work. If this is the solution. then apply for the approval of the redevelopment.

Initially his own decision, according to Ros. requirements are also being designed in new buildings. and the conditions we can fulfill (for our own safety (frequent news bulletins).Plus the PP for the installation of metering devices (I do not remember the number), must also be performed.

The issue of transferring a gas water heater is regulated by the provisions of SNiP 2.04.08-87 * Gas supply "(approved by the Decree of the USSR State Construction Committee of 03.16.1987 N 54), in accordance with clause 6.37. * Of which the installation of water heaters, heating boilers and heating devices should be provided in kitchens and non-residential premises intended for their placement and meeting the requirements of paragraphs. 6.42 *. According to clause 6.43. The installation of these appliances in bathrooms is not permitted.

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The question of the need to rearrange gas water heaters from the bathrooms, in which they were placed in accordance with previously valid standards, into kitchens or other non-residential premises of a residential building during the reconstruction of a house or gas supply system should be decided in each case by the design organization in agreement with the local operating organizations gas facilities.

Since, from a technical point of view, the transfer of a gas water heater is at least a process of replacing and transferring engineering networks and equipment that require changes to the technical passport, in accordance with Article 25 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation, such actions are called the conversion of a living space (residential building, apartment, rooms), the procedure for which is regulated by both Chapter 4 of the RF LC and the provisions of the RF Urban Planning Code on the reconstruction of the in-house gas supply system (that is, obtaining a reconstruction project, a permit for reconstruction, an act of commissioning, etc.). The reorganization of the premises is carried out in agreement with the local government body on the territory of which the residential premises are located.

The applicant must apply to the local government with an application for the redevelopment of the dwelling. The form of such an application was approved by the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of April 28, 2005 N 266 "On approval of the application form for the reconstruction and (or) redevelopment of the living quarters and the form of the document confirming the adoption of the decision on the approval of the reconstruction and (or) redevelopment of the living quarters. Simultaneously with this application, the owner submits the documents specified in Part 2 of Article 26 of the LC RF.

Thus, since the need to transfer the gas column is due to the norms of the legislation, then you have the right to demand from the Ministry of Defense to carry out these works.

Thank you for such a detailed answer. Thanks.

In total, we need to draw up an application in the prescribed form and send it to the district administration. After that, wait until funds appear for the reconstruction of the gas supply system of our house.

Will it be possible to compensate the costs for independent work (service organization) at our expense.

Thank you for such a detailed answer. Thanks.

Will it be possible to compensate the costs for independent work (service organization) at our expense.

According to the listed normative and regulatory documents, the transfer of the geyser to another place must be carried out in compliance with the following conditions:

the work will be performed by a specialist with the necessary admission;
the connection will be made in accordance with the existing project.

Accordingly, independent dismantling and reconnection of gas equipment is considered a gross violation of regulations. If the work will be performed by a specialist, for example, a representative of the Gas Service, then the change in location must be agreed, as evidenced by the project indicating the new location of the column.

Connecting the appliance with PVC hoses or pipes

It is necessary to connect the water supply to the inlet of the column. The hose is convenient to use, because tape or tow is not required at the joints. Consistently it is necessary to connect the cold water tap to the inlet of the column. The connection of the hot water outlet to the tap is carried out according to the same principle. After that, it is necessary to open the tap of cold and hot water, observing the tightness. If no leak is found, you can press on the retaining nuts on the hose.

Replacing the membrane in the "Neva" column

To replace the membrane in the gas column "Neva", the equipment is turned off, as well as the supply of cold water and gas. One of the water taps must be opened to relieve the pressure in the pipes. In the next step, the casing is removed. Its attachment points are fairly easy to find. The fixing screws are located under the trims.

Replacing the membrane in the gas column begins after removing the casing, which gives access to the internal structure of the device. The element is located in the water regulator as a separate part. Finding it is easy. A cold water pipe will enter it. To remove the regulator, unscrew the union nuts securing the pipes. The water regulator is then removed. It must be disassembled to replace the membrane. It is important to pay attention to correct assembly. The element must not be installed upside down, in which case you will block the bypass that connects the halves of the water assembly.

Column replacement documents

The composition of the required documents is determined by which column you plan to install instead of the old one. If exactly the same, the task is simplified: a new water heater simply fits into the existing papers. If the power of the column is increased or the configuration of the gas pipes is changed, it is necessary to develop a new connection project, which will take time and certain costs. In any case, it is worth stocking up on an act of checking the condition of the chimney.
All documents, together with applications for the replacement of the column and for carrying out the main work, are submitted to the gas service, which issues a permit for work within 2-3 weeks.