Often people are faced with such a question as installing a gas hob with their own hands. A kitchen set, as well as an oven and a gas stove are an expensive pleasure in our time. People, having spent large sums on updating furniture, want to save the family budget on installing a gas hob. To carry out this work on your own, you need to take accurate measurements and find out a few nuances for installing equipment.
How to markup correctly?
The key to a successful installation of a gas hob is the correct markup. The appearance of the kitchen set will depend on this stage of work. A bulging or crookedly installed panel will immediately catch the eye. It is unacceptable to make mistakes in markup. Even one centimeter can play a decisive role in the installation. If you cut off more from the countertop,what is needed, it will have to be changed. Nowadays, the countertop is the most expensive part of the kitchen set. When installing the panel, there is no margin at the edges, so you need to cut to the nearest millimeter.
The place for the hob can be marked in two ways:
- Put it on the countertop, circle it with a pencil. This method is considered the easiest.
- Make accurate counts. This method will help you avoid installation errors.
How to correctly calculate where the place should be?
The installation of a gas hob in the worktop should be carried out when a place has already been marked for it.
Calculation plan:
- On the countertop, the inner edges of the box are marked, above which the panel itself is placed. You will get two parallel straight lines. If you mentally connect them with the edges of the tabletop, you get a rectangle.
- You can draw thin diagonal lines with a pencil. Get the center of the rectangle. The next step is to build a coordinate system. It turns out that in it one line will run parallel to the outer edge of the countertop. The other line will be perpendicular to it.
- When the coordinate system is ready, the coordinates of the hob are marked on it. To do this, the panel must first be measured. The obtained values should be taken with a small margin.
- When points of the future panel appear on the coordinate system, four straight lines must be drawn through them. It turns out that two of them run parallel to the countertop, while the otherstwo are perpendicular to it.
- The result is a rectangle that needs to be cut. There will be a hole in which the hob will be installed.
What tools do I need to cut a hole?
The installation and connection of a gas hob requires certain tools. To cut a hole for the hob, you will need at least three tools: a milling machine (preferably manual), a jigsaw, and a drill. To make the hole perfect, it is best to use a manual milling machine. If there is no such device at home, then it is permissible to use a jigsaw. In the absence of the item you are looking for, you can purchase it at the nearest hardware store. The price of a jigsaw is affordable for the average consumer.
You should stock up on a set of screwdrivers. A knife and spatula will come in handy. If there is a set of wrenches, then it must also be prepared. Every homeowner should have a drill.
Materials for installing a gas hob
It is worth stocking up with tape, as well as silicone sealant. You should not save on waterproofing if you want the stove to serve for a long time. It is better to take imported sealant.
A gas winding is required to connect the panel. You will need to buy a special steel hose. It must be sold with a certificate.
How to cut a hole in the right shape?
You should start cutting a hole with a drill. As a rule, sloppy edges are obtained, which occur afterfix. It is better to take drills from 8 to 10 millimeters. Gradually, many holes are made around the perimeter of the future panel. After using a drill, a slot is immediately made. It is important to understand that you can only drill from the inside of the countertop.
When a piece falls, it may damage the kitchen unit. It is better to put a chair or cabinet under it. Cutting with a jigsaw is much easier than with a drill. First, you need to designate a hole with a drill that a person will cut. It is permissible to do it without resorting to using a drill.
Care must be taken when installing a gas hob. It is important not to injure yourself or damage the furniture.
What is waterproofing for?
Installing a gas hob is never complete without waterproofing. When the work of cutting out part of the countertop is completed, it is necessary to make waterproofing. It is important that water does not get on the countertop. Under its influence, it can be deformed. The material may swell when it absorbs water. Silicone is usually applied to the cut.
How to choose the right hose for self-connection?
It is important to be aware of the dangers of working on connecting a gas hob. It is better to entrust this matter to specialists or work independently under the supervision of a qualified gas service worker.
The main task is to choose the right hose. Before purchasing, it must be checked for defects. Comes with hosecertificate. It is issued in the store.
You can purchase both a metal hose and a rubber one. The second option costs less than the first. They are usually solid.
How to connect a gas hob yourself?
The gas hob installation rules are important recommendations from professionals that will help you achieve the perfect installation of the selected model:
- Before starting work on the connection, it is necessary to open the hob and check if there are any defects on it. It is important that there is no mechanical damage on the device.
- The hob must be placed in the hole. Then you need to connect the gas hose to the gas pipeline. Professionals recommend using a winding at this stage. In this case, the risk of gas leakage is significantly reduced.
- When the hose is connected, you must try to open the gas cock. It is required to prepare a soap solution in order to apply it to the winding. This method helps to determine if there is a gas leak.
- If the foam does not move and no bubbles appear, it can be said that there is no leakage.
- The next step is to connect the hob itself to the connection. It is worth trying to open the burners one by one. The air should come out, it usually takes one minute.
When connecting, it is better to use long hoses, at least three meters. Sometimespeople are installing a gas hob and an oven at the same time.
