Household gas consumption appliances have become part of people's lives. And this is due not only to the requirements of the law, but also to the foresight of the citizens themselves. Gas meters are necessary to control and regulate the consumption of blue fuel. It also allows you to save money, since the fee according to the readings is less compared to the standards. How to install a gas meter in an apartment? This is described in the article.
Do I need to install a gas meter? Previously, tenants did this at will, but most people preferred to have a device to save money. Is it necessary to install a gas meter now? Such a device must be in the home, as it is enshrined in law.
Choice
Before you learn how to install a gas meter in an apartment, you should read the rules for choosing it. After all, the tenants shouldpurchase on your own. To select the right device, you must consider the following rules:
- Each device has a marking like G-x or G-x, y (instead of letters, the minimum gas that can be skipped is indicated). For example, in an apartment there is a gas column (flow rate 1 cubic meters / h) and a stove (1.5 cubic meters / h). All consumption is 2.5 cu. m/h In this case, you need to purchase a controller with the index G-2, 5.
- Devices are installed in apartments and private houses. In the second situation, this is done outdoors, where the winter temperature can drop to -30 degrees. For such cases, it is necessary to choose devices with a temperature compensator.
- Gas pipes in apartments are usually 1/2 inch, but in houses it can be similar or equal to 3/4. It is rare to find inch.
- Devices can have left-hand and right-hand gas supply. Which option to choose is determined by the position of all gas consumers relative to the area where the device is located.
After the end of the service life, the meter needs to be replaced. The countdown starts from the date of issue, which is indicated in the passport.
Installation
How to install a gas meter in an apartment? This work is difficult, in which mistakes cannot be made. It must be carried out by specialists in order to avoid dangerous situations during installation and operation. To have this device at home, you need:
- Apply to a gas supply company. Organizations that install gas meters are inevery city. Along with the application, you must submit a document of employment or ownership. You will also need a passport, a subscriber's book, a gasification project for a house or an apartment plan, a device passport.
- Then you should wait for the master who will take measurements and tell you if additional work is required. After that, the price will be known. Gas meters in the apartment are not included in the price.
- Then you need to pay for the work and agree on the installation time.
- On the appointed date, the installation of the device takes place. When the specialists finish the work, they should take an act and a document with calculations. Papers will be required for sealing.
Independent work
How to install a gas meter in the apartment yourself? You can do this work on your own if you accurately calculate the position of the device according to the following rules:
- Height - 1.6 m.
- The distance from the meter to gas appliances is 1 m. If other parameters are specified in the instructions, installation is carried out according to them.
- The device should be located at a distance of 3-5 cm from the wall. This is required for corrosion protection.
- The device is installed in rooms with natural ventilation.
- If the unit will be outdoors, it will require a shed or a dedicated cabinet.
After independent work, the installation is evaluated by specialists during sealing. In case of violation of the rules, everything must be corrected. Be sure to check the operation of the device. After commissioningthe homeowner is issued an act.
Requirements
When performing work, it is important to comply with several requirements:
- Installation location must match the design data or scheme used by the gas company.
- Everything is done with the gas turned off.
- Stay safe.
- The work must be done by experts.
- Equipment must be certified.
- Sealing required.
Filling
Now the owner of the dwelling has the necessary documents. After that, you need to buy a seal. Then, within 5 working days, a specialist must check the operation of the device, as well as make sure it is installed correctly.
Based on the application, documents on the installation of the meter and installation work, sealing is carried out. If the device does not pass this stage, then it will be considered illegal. His testimony will not be taken into account when paying for services.
Check
A procedure is needed to confirm that the meter is recording measurements without deviation. According to the law, the device undergoes an initial check before operation and after repair. The passport indicates the period after which this procedure must be repeated. The owner of the property must submit the meter for inspection by the due date.
Benefits
If a person has benefits for installing a meter, then he can use them. First you need to pay for the work, and then apply for a refund. You must include a numberbank account.
After consideration of the application, up to 70% of the funds spent are transferred to the designated account, but only if the cost exceeded 6600 rubles. Benefits apply to retirees. You need to contact the organization at the place of residence.
Operation
Equipment installation rules determine the level of filtration of the substance passing through the device - less than 100 microns, which is provided by Gorgaz. The temperature in the room should be between -20 and +60. The meter can tolerate a short-term cost increase of 20%. There is no requirement for a pipe run before the tie-in point of the device. The device is fixed vertically or horizontally. The main thing is that the verification should not be difficult and can be performed by the supplier regularly. Replacement of the device is required every 5-10 years, it all depends on its type. If a breakdown is detected, then the device should be immediately replaced with a new one. In this case, you need to go through the same steps as for a new installation.
Cost
How much does it cost to install a gas meter in an apartment? The amount may vary depending on the premises. Also, its size is influenced by several factors:
- Number of consumers.
- Welding required.
- Pipe length.
- Who purchased fittings, pipes, apparatus.
The price of gas meters in an apartment can be different for all manufacturers. Usually these devices cost between 700-5000rubles. If there is only a gas stove, then the price of work will be 3-4 thousand rubles. If there is a gas column, the cost rises to 7,000. After installation and verification, the device will record the resources spent. As reviews show, this is much more economical than running a gas stove without a meter.
