Gas is the most ecological and cheap type of fuel. Most of the plates installed in the houses work on it. Sometimes, for technical reasons, it is impossible to bring the gas network to the house, and buying a balloon gas is rather troublesome. The way out of this situation can be the installation of an electric stove. About how to do it correctly in this article.
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Installation of electric cooker
Modern electric cookers are a complex electrical device that has several burners of different shapes and sizes. The intensity of heating is adjustable in a wide range. They can also be equipped with an electronic timer and a grill. To ensure that all these functions work correctly, you must connect the device correctly. The installation of the slab must be carefully approached. It should stand horizontally and stably. Any rocking is excluded. When connecting the device, leave free space for ventilation. And of course in your home there must be reliable electrical wiring, because the plate consumes a lot of electricity. Otherwise, there may be a short in the wiring. It is best to connect the electric stove through a separate cable coming from the flap. This will ensure the long operation of the device and the safety of the tenants themselves. Of course, you can connect the device directly. At the same time, if it breaks down and the service center employees determine that the cause of the failure was improper connection, you will not receive repair under the guarantee. Therefore, you can refer to specialists who connect you a stove, or do it yourself through a dedicated cable. About how to implement this later.
installation and connection of the electric cooker
Before you connect the cooker, read its instructions for use. Then you can start work that is divided into several stages:
The purchase of a power cable, circuit breaker and a protective shutdown device (RCD). The food of the electric stove is conducted through a separate cable, which goes straight from the flap. For this it is best to choose a stranded, tear-resistant wire. Wire cross-section should be chosen based on the voltage in the household network, the number of phases. For convenience of choice, you can use the table to select the cross-section of the cable. The device must be connected from a separate machine, the current of which must be greater than the current consumed by the plate. These data can be found in the documents for the purchased plate. It is also desirable to install a protective shutdown device that will insure against electric shock when it comes into contact with a faulty device. Usually it is mounted next to the machine. Connect the RCD after the switch and its current must be less than that of the machine.
Socket Installation. Not every house can be found a special power outlet for connecting powerful electrical appliances. If there is none, then you need to install it. If you had an electric stove, and you decided to change it to a new model, then you just need to remove the plug from the old appliance and install it on a new one. If it is necessary to install the outlet, you must select it correctly:
- it must be made of quality materials;
- the number of contacts and wires of the wire must be the same;
- use only copper wires;
- the cross-section of the cable must be equal to the voltage in the network;
- installation of the outlet must be carried out on a level surface of non-combustible materials, and away from hot surfaces and shells;
- the color of the wires must match the purpose, both in the socket and on the plug;
- screws must be securely fastened, and the wires in the attachment points to the contacts must be soldered;
- after installation, it is necessary to check the accuracy of the wiring and make sure that there is no short circuit with the help of a multimeter.
Then turn on the circuit breaker and check the voltage in the outlet. Choose and install the outlet is not difficult. You just need to do everything neatly and consistently.
Fastening of a cable on a plate. To do this, you need to open the back panel of the device, or rather a small fragment that closes the connection terminals. After this we attach the wire, it is necessary to unintentionally pull the cable out of the plate. For these purposes, a special clamp is provided on the body of the device. In places where wires will not be connected, it is necessary to install copper jumpers.
We connect a wire. This is the most important stage. On the back of the plate there is a so-called terminal block, next to which the connection diagram can be indicated. Also it can be found in the instructions to the electric stove. Guided by the existing circuit and you need to connect the wire to the device. The color of the wires must match the connection, both in the plug and in the socket. First you need to connect the ground wire, it's yellow-green color. Then connect the neutral, blue wire. Next comes the turn of the phase wires. It's one brown and two black. The main thing is not to hurry up and not to confuse the wires in places. Otherwise, the device may malfunction.
Close the panel and connect the device to the network. After connecting the wire, you need to check everything again. After making sure that the installation is correct, you can close the lid and fix it with screws. Now you can turn on the device. Initially, the machine is turned on, after it the RCD and only then can the plate itself be plugged into the socket. After power-up, check that the device is working and use it.
Replacement of gas stove with electric
Strangely enough, but the replacement of a gas stove with an electric one also refers to the reconstruction of an apartment. To do this, it will be necessary to obtain permission from the Housing Inspectorate, after which a project is drawn up, on the basis of which all work is carried out.
Next, we list the approximate course of work on the replacement of a gas appliance with an electric one:
- you need to obtain permission for additional electrical power, because for an electric stove it is 8 - 10 kW, and for rooms with gas equipment 5 - 7 kW;
- it is necessary to prepare a draft of a new electrical installation and to issue documents in the electric grid company;
- it is also necessary to obtain permission to reorganize the gas organization that serves you.
Only having received all the documents on hand, one can start direct works, which include the following stages:
- the apartment is disconnected from the gas network;
- a new power cable is installed;
- work is underway to install a new electrical installation in the apartment;
- in the technical supervision bodies it is necessary to issue papers for the permission to operate the new plant;
- after completion of work in the Housing Inspectorate, an act on the completion of the reorganization is drawn up;
- after which it is necessary to submit documents to the power grid company for a change in the electricity tariff.
This is not a simple process, but if you decide, then you must go to the end.
Replacement of gas cooker
The gas stove is not so difficult to replace.
All that is needed is this:
- new plate;
- connecting hose;
- shut-off valve.
First you need to disconnect the old plate. After that it is necessary to pay attention to the valve, if it does not poison the gas, then it is better to leave it. This will save not only time, but money. Check the valve as follows:
- from the valve, unscrew the flap nut;
- take the usual soap bubbles and bring the ring with a soap solution to the nozzle, if the bubble is not inflated - all is well;
- if the valve is poisoned, it must be replaced.
You can change it yourself, but it's best to contact specialists from the gas service. After this, you can directly install the device. The slab must be stable and strictly horizontal. We connect the device with a gas pipe using a flexible hose. All joints must be made sealed, avoiding gas leaks. If the side surfaces of the cooker are deaf furniture can be installed closely. It must be remembered that you can not move the device close to the wall, leave a gap for ventilation and easy access to the connection points. If the cooker has an electric ignition, an outlet must be located next to it. The plate is installed, all connections are checked. Now you can use the device.
Unauthorized replacement of gas cooker
Gas stoves, like any other gas equipment, are necessarily accounted for in the gas plan, which are issued to both private homes and apartments. Still gas services like to visit subscribers with planned checks of a condition of the gas equipment. Therefore, why do you need extra problems. If you plan to change the stove, it is better to call the gas service, namely the house networks (they are engaged in household gas appliances) and call the master. He will do all the work to connect the device to the network. In this case, everything will be done according to all rules.
The procedure for replacing the gas cooker
The gas cooker is a fire-hazardous equipment that is tested and serviced by specialists of gas services. You wanted to change the stove.
Before doing this, you need to get advice on the following points:
- which model can be installed in a particular room, it depends on the area;
- where it is better to install a slab taking into account the requirements of fire safety;
- how best to place the furniture next to the device;
- what objects can be placed next to the plate, and at what acceptable distances;
- what should be the finish of the walls near the stove;
- do you need an additional outlet?
- identify the location of the cable for the plate.
It is also necessary to take into account the dimensions of the plate table. They can be:
- 50 cm;
- 55 cm;
- 60 cm;
- 70 cm;
- 90 cm.
It is also necessary to take into account the depth of the device, which can be 50 or 60 cm if you do not take into account that the stove can be several centimeters more than the kitchen set, which will not look very nice. After all the issues are resolved, you can choose a model, the benefit to date, there are many stores of household appliances. After purchase, you must take care of installing the equipment. It is best to entrust it to professionals. To do this, you need to apply to the gas service of your city or town and write an application for the installation of the plate. Then pay for the service and wait for the master. After installation the device will be put on the register and in the passport of the device the mark is put. From this time, the warranty service begins. Replace the plate simply. It is necessary to entrust the work to specialists and everything will be fine.
This article describes how to install and connect an electric stove yourself. Also describes the rules for the replacement and installation of gas models. Using the advice of the article, you can independently install and connect both electric and gas stove. If you doubt your abilities, you can always call a master who will help in the installation of equipment. Successful plate replacement.
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