How to connect a gas cylinder to a stove

Every person knows that gas equipment must be treated with extreme caution, because incorrect handling or connection leads to irreversible consequences. Any incorrect action during installation may create a gas leak, and therefore there is a risk of explosion.

Connecting the cylinder to a gas stove

If a person does not know the rules for connecting a gas cylinder, it is better to contact a qualified specialist. But there are times when it is impossible to call a specialist; most likely, such cases occur in summer cottages. If you follow the installation rules, then anyone can connect the cylinder.

Preparation of materials

Preparation for connecting the cylinder must have the following required elements:

• A special stove for a country house, designed for installing a cylinder.
• An appropriate container, that is, a propane gas cylinder.
• Special mechanism for normalized gas use, reducer.
• The gas hose must be at least a meter long, this is in accordance with the correct distance between the stove and the gas container. In this case, the hose should not be taut. The best length option is 2 meters.
• For a rubber hose, you must have fittings and screw clamps that connect to each other. If the hose is bellows, you need adapters with threads.
• To check the connections between the hose and the cylinder, you must have a soap-based solution. After installation, it is used as a testing tool; if there is a leak, soap bubbles appear. Then you need to carefully reconsider the connection.

Reference! For high-quality installation of the cylinder to the stove, it is better to buy elastically flexible hoses to avoid deformation and cracks leading to leakage.

How to choose the right jet

The purchase of a gearbox is of great importance, since the supply of the combustible mixture depends on it. To make the gas pressure normal, the cylinder must be connected through a reducer. There are jets on sale that are designed for using gas for domestic purposes. The main task of the pressure control system is to provide good fuel supply. When purchasing a jet, it must be selected to suit the individual dimensions of the gas furnace. It is beneficial to purchase a gearbox with a regulator, which allows you to set the desired setting. This fuel control device is suitable for cylinders with a capacity of twenty liters or more, where the gas flow is very noticeable during use.

Gearboxes with the possibility of reverse regulation are recommended for use in propane tanks. One requirement is that the reducer must match the size of the cylinder used.

When choosing a reducer, you need to take into account the temperature of the room in which the gas cylinder will be used. It often happens that the supply of gas through the reducer is difficult, since low temperature makes the gas liquid. In such cases, you need to buy a gearbox with a special heating system.

Features of equipment selection

Installation of a cylinder in an apartment, house or country house must follow all safety rules.

When installing gas equipment, there are several options. Let's consider three types of connection.

1. Use of bendable hoses designed for combustion media. The gearbox is installed using a standard fitting and a screw clamp; a fitting is also installed at the inlet of the gas stove. To connect the gas pipeline, use a conical thread. When choosing a hose, you need to adhere to the length, it should not be more than one and a half meters, for a good overview of the condition of the shell and to identify various types of damage. You can also use bellows hoses; they are resistant to temperature changes and various damages. Installing flexible hoses through walls is strictly prohibited. If such a need exists, you must adhere to all the instructions, which means that the concrete hole in the wall must be with a special metal foil. In the middle, there should be a smaller metal pipe. The remaining space can be filled with silicone-based sealant.
2. The connection has a gas tap installed, it is used to stop the supply of the flammable mixture. Locking is also necessary for the safety of the oven. There are two types, ball or plug valve, used for periodic maintenance.
3. Additional materials, this is a metering device, it is connected to the gas supply unit. Accounting is necessary, since when gas is consumed, the device reacts and delivers the combustible mixture. Such a device is installed on backbone networks.
4. When connecting several cylinders, a connecting ramp is used.The device reduces gas evaporation and minimizes the risk of cooling in the nozzle. You can install the device yourself, if you have the gas pipeline material.

Determining a place for a gas cylinder

For the correct installation of the gas cylinder and stove, there are some recommendations that will ensure people's accommodation. After all, the most important thing is safety. It is prohibited to install containers in rooms intended for the habitation of house residents. Propane gas is heavier than air, and at the slightest leak, the gas will accumulate on the lower floors.

In summer cottages, an installation option is possible that will protect against the possibility of irreversible consequences in the use of a gas container. It can be installed in a separate room or under a canopy in a metal cabinet. When installing, be sure to pay attention to the place where the cylinder will stand. Safety in use also depends on changes in temperature. If the iron cabinet is placed in direct sunlight, this can lead to a high temperature rise, which may have a bad effect on the cylinder itself. Low temperatures are also undesirable; the issue can be solved by insulating an iron cabinet or heating the cylinder using a self-regulating cable.

Step-by-step instructions for connecting a gas cylinder at the dacha

Some stove models cannot be powered by bottled gas. High pressure is the main reason, and in the burners we can notice a yellow burning with the formation of soot.

By replacing methane nozzles with LPG nozzles, this situation can be changed. They are the same in shape, only the diameter is different. When connecting a new stove, there must be a set of jets to reduce gas.If a set is not available, jets can be purchased at reasonable prices.

The opening of the jets depends on the power of the burner and the gearbox itself. For using gas stoves, there are standard values ​​for the diameter of the nozzle holes. Some manufacturers set their own diameter dimensions; nozzles that differ from these dimensions may void the warranty.

Connecting a gas cylinder is possible if the pipes and hoses are fully connected and connected correctly. Only then is the nut screwed onto the cylinder valve and secured well with an adjustable wrench. After this, use the hose, putting it on the fitting and clamping it with a clamp.

After assembling the installation, open the gas supply valve and use the reducer to set the required gas supply, that is, pressure. When gas passes through the system, all connections must be generously lubricated with soapy water and checked for gas leaks. If everything is fine, you can start lighting the fire. When the fire begins to smoke or has a yellowish color, it is necessary to reduce the gas supply, this is done using a reducer. When setting the minimum fire, all burners should be lit, but if one of them goes out, you need to adjust the low gas consumption knob on the stove tap. This can be done by increasing the pressure on the reducer.