When pipe replacement is required
Moving the gas pipe in the kitchen is considered a responsible procedure, on which safety depends. Therefore, it should be borne in mind that skills and training are required to get the job done. While hiring specialists will cost a lot, it's better to invest in security. Otherwise, the consequences may be different.
Usually, the transfer of the gas pipe in the kitchen is carried out during a major overhaul. But this work may be required even in the presence of technical deficiencies in the equipment. According to the rules, the gas supply system must be reconstructed after 20 years of operation. Whatever procedure is performed with gas, safety rules must be observed.
Transfer instruction
If you need to move equipment, you need to know how the gas pipe is transferred in the kitchen. The rules for how to transfer the system are determined by the master. But in any case, the wishes of the owner are taken into account. The procedure is often required due to the inconvenient location of the gas system. The transfer of the gas pipe in the kitchen is carried out by a specialist using the following rules:
- the apartment has a special gas supply valve, which closes before work is performed;
- the gas pipeline is purged to eliminate gas residues from it;
- in the area of connection with the gas pipeline, it is necessary to cut the interfering pipe, and the hole created is welded;
- a hole is created in the wall and a gas pipe is attached.
It should be borne in mind that the gas distribution must have an opening for a flexible bellows hose, through which the gas equipment is connected. Its length can be no more than 2 meters.
How to hide a gas water heater and pipes in a closet
You can also hide the pipeline behind the kitchen furniture. In this case, pedestals without back walls are installed - this will allow access to communications at any time.
But with a gas water heater, things are not so simple. As mentioned earlier, for security reasons, it is best to put up with it and not cover it with anything. But in pursuit of a neat appearance, the owners often hide the column in the closet as shown in the photo below:
If you still decide to build a gas water heater into the cabinet, then here's how you can / cannot do it:
Photo 1. Bad example, since both the top and bottom of the cabinet are closed, although there is space between the walls of the column and the cabinet.
Photo 2. This method is already better, since the water heater is partially open and the cabinet is wider than the column.
Photo 3. Looks very neat, since the cabinets here are almost the same size as the water heater itself, and its white color does not discord with the kitchen. The front, top, and bottom are open, but the sides are relatively small.
Photo 4. The best option, since the column is open (a small cabinet with a lattice front) and practically merges with the light wall.
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In general, if desired, the column can be moved to the corridor, but for this it must meet the following requirements:
- The transfer of the column must be agreed with the gas service, which may refuse you. For example, in houses of the old stock and in apartments with very old speakers, the transfer is unlikely to be approved;
- Dismantling and installation is carried out only by specialists;
- Keep in mind that you will have to pay a lot for such a service.
And here is proof of how the most ordinary water heater can fit into the most ordinary apartment, for example, in a Khrushchev building.
If you are in the process of renovation, do not want to transfer the column and still choose the color of the walls, then it is best to paint the walls in a light color and choose white cabinets. The column in this case will not spoil the appearance of the kitchen, and light walls and furniture will also visually increase the space. This is how Julia and Denis, who live in the house of an old foundation in St. Petersburg, fitted a white water heater into the interior of the kitchen.
Another trick is to choose not only white walls and furniture, but also a white hood.
See also the material: Design and renovation of a kitchen with a gas water heater.
What to do if you need to transfer
In apartments, gas pipes are usually located in the kitchen. All people use the gas pipeline and the devices connected to it every day. But when the pipe gets in the way, the transfer is performed.
Before the transfer of the gas pipe in the kitchen is carried out, it is necessary:
- draw up an application to the gas service, where you must indicate the reasons for the transfer of the pipe;
- the area where the pipe will be installed must be inspected by a specialist;
- an assessment of the working conditions is carried out;
- the specialist makes a decision on the possibility of transferring the pipes.
In some cases, if the owner does not like the divorce of the system, a new technical plan for the premises is drawn up. This takes into account the location of the equipment.
We close the pipes with a false wall
A false wall is a radical solution, but, in some cases, it allows you to get rid of not only heating pipes. but also from work on leveling the wall This method of hiding heating pipes is used if the pipes in the room are located without a certain order and scheme, and it is not possible to hide them with the help of a box.
When using this method, it is important to remember that a false wall will reduce the area of the room.
The indisputable advantage of this method can be called the fact that thanks to it it is possible to hide not only vertically, but also horizontally located pipes.
A false wall can be made of: plastic, plasterboard, wood, as well as chipboard material. In this case, the frame must be mounted on the entire wall.
Requirements for specialists
Before performing work, you must make sure if the specialists have the appropriate qualifications. Therefore, it is so important to look at the certificates, the time of certification and the confirmation of skills.
When the transfer of the gas pipe in the kitchen is completed, the owner of the room is issued an act of the work done. Changes to the gas system are made to it.
Generally accepted rules
Wherever the gas pipeline is installed, on the wall, on the floor, all the same, the distance from it to structures of a construction nature should ensure the possibility of inspection, control and installation. The system in the kitchen cannot cross ventilation grilles, window openings.
The distance between the pipe and the wire broadcasting facility is established based on safety rules. In residential premises, the height of the installation of equipment and its wiring will be at least 2.2 meters from the floor to the bottom of the pipe. If she has insulation, then the distance to the bottom of the insulation is taken into account.
The gas pipeline is secured using:
- brackets;
- hooks;
- clamps;
- pendants.
These tools are also used when it is necessary to fasten the pipe to ceilings or columns. With them, the gas pipe will be correctly installed in the kitchen. The norms and rules of installation, which establish the distance between fasteners, are spelled out in special documents.
Security
Usually, the gas pipeline system in the apartment is approved by the documents for the layout of the premises. The options for transferring and decorating the gas pipe in the kitchen can be offered by the master, and the owner will choose the most suitable type of work.They are usually fixed to the walls. But if you use any changes, move or cut the pipe, then you should take into account safety standards.
During the repair, when work is done with the system wiring, there is a possibility of an accident. Therefore, if the transfer of the pipe is associated only with improving the appearance of the room, then it is better not to embody this idea. It can be used in case of technical malfunctions.
If a decision was made to make changes to the gas supply system, then the work should be carried out at a time when there are not many people in the room. If the activity is carried out by specialized companies, the owner of the premises can get acquainted with the certificates confirming the skill of the employees. In this case, it is safe to carry out the work.
All activities related to cutting, transferring, fixing pipes must be carried out with the provision of an act of work done. And only then can you be sure that nothing threatens yourself and your loved ones.
How to close heating pipes with your own hands (video)
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Decorating the heating pipe with plants is perhaps the best solution.If drastic changes are not for you, try to decorate the pipe carefully
There are other methods of decorating rooms when it is necessary to close the heating pipes. And in most cases, this process can be provided as a design element by choosing the right material. In addition, the modern construction market is able to offer a wide selection of materials both for creating the main elements of boxes or false walls, and for their decoration.
General norms
In order for the kitchen to be a safe place, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the generally accepted rules. They allow you to competently operate the gas system. If everything is properly equipped, then the room is safe.
Plates are installed in rooms with a height of 2.2 meters and above. When the ceiling is sloping, then for the equipment it is necessary to choose the part of the kitchen that corresponds to the norm. The room should have a window with a window, which will allow repair work without the use of artificial lighting. This will ventilate the kitchen. Ventilation would be a great advantage.
There should be at least 1 meter between the slab and the opposite wall. If ceilings and walls are made of materials that are prone to burning, then they must be treated with plaster. The stoves can be used in kitchens separated from the corridor by a wall or door.
The pipes must be laid in such a way that there is more than 7 cm between the wall and the slab. There can be a branch to the slab, but only at the level of the connecting pipe. The disconnecting device is mounted above 1.5 meters from the floor, and 20 cm from the side of the stove. A special flexible hose is used in the installation of the equipment. It must be changed, taking into account the advice in the passport for the equipment.
Features of the pipe sewing method
A box for plasterboard pipes located in the corner is a great success, because it takes up little space and almost does not catch your eye.Before you sew up the heating pipes with plasterboard, make sure that your kitchen remains spacious and comfortable enough after that
If you decide to sew pipes into the wall, then you will need to perform some work algorithm:
- To lay pipes, it is necessary to draw up an executive scheme, paying special attention to the diameter of the pipes, methods of their thermal insulation. We must not forget about the thickness of the embedded layer;
- It is necessary to make a strobe in the wall, the length of which will correspond to the length of the pipe;
When sewing pipes into a wall, it is important to remember that this method is more suitable for installing a new heating system in a room.
When providing a strobe in the wall, it is important to remember that it is necessary to provide for the installation sites for special bends and pipe routing, as well as provide unhindered access to them.
- Before thinking about how to hide the heating pipes, it is imperative to put on insulation on them and make sure that they are securely fixed in the strobe;
- Pipes are fixed to the walls with special brackets. To do this, drill the wall and insert dowels into the holes, which hold the brackets;
- Before hiding the heating pipes in the wall, they are tested for working capacity, after which they are sealed with a layer of mortar.
Pipe masking
You can hide communications if the gas pipe was transferred. The rules and requirements must be followed. It is easier to hide the system when repairing, replacing furniture. There are several proven ways to do this. The simplest method is to cover it with furniture. Thanks to the pencil cases, it will be possible to hide the riser in the kitchen. Communications will not be visible, and moreover, free access will be provided to them.
Another good solution is to install a decorative pipe box. This design is inexpensive compared to buying furniture. This method is perfect for those people who can make such things. For the manufacture of the box, wooden bars and a metal profile are used. Decorative panels are fixed on it.
If the room does not allow the installation of bulky structures in order to hide communications, decor can be applied to the pipes. This will perfectly decorate them so that the kitchen is always cozy. You can use bright magnets. Painting with unusual patterns looks beautiful.
Regular pipe painting will do to match the design of the room. Heat-resistant paint works great. A common method of covering pipes is to use drywall. Only any method should ensure the safety of the premises.
Installation of a plastic box
A plastic pipe box, as a rule, is used in the bathroom, but it will also be an excellent solution in the kitchen. Heating pipe boxes made of plastic are an actual method of hiding pipes, especially if you need to hide the battery in the bathroom, kitchen and other utility rooms.
If you decide to close the battery using a plastic box, then you need to take into account some of the features of the manufacturing process:
- Using a pencil and a ruler, outline the contour of the future box on the plastic;
- Carry out the installation of the frame of the box using a metal profile;
- Cut the necessary parts from plastic using a hacksaw;
- Attach the prepared parts to the frame using self-tapping screws, nails or special staples;
- Close the joints of plastic elements and walls with special corners or finishing elements.
When applying the technology for manufacturing boxes, it is important to remember that you can also use metal, which gives off heat well and is distinguished by its durability.
