Gas meter for slabs and columns

If the apartment is available gas stove or column, as well as the heating system, without the gas metering counter simply can not do. Its installation will significantly save money and not have to pay for the resources the average value, which determines the utilities. The market can find various embodiments of gas meters, differing in size and functions, as well as manufacturers. You can purchase domestic or imported device. But if you have no experience in choosing the counters, it will be quite difficult to find the right thing to. Therefore, before purchasing should learn some tips that will help determine the choice.

The modern market offers a lot of different gas meters. Popular diaphragm, rotary and turbine. For domestic use diaphragm versions are most commonly used. But select the counter yourself is not as easy as it seems at first glance. Its size depends on the amount of gas consumed of all gas appliances in the apartment. For example, if there is one in the kitchen stove with four

, The gas flow will be from 1.2 to 2.5 cubic meters. Additional plate or column assume a greater flow of gas, still about the same.

select the Features

Before purchasing counter to the plate can be a lot of questions, especially if in this case there is no necessary knowledge and experience. Help to understand the following tips:

1. When choosing counter important role not give priority cheapness of the device, and its quality. This will avoid possible problems during operation: inaccurate data, rapid breakdown, etc.
2. Calibration interval diaphragm counter must be accurate, and gas pressure losses minimized. Quality product has a shelf life of more than twenty years.
3. It should be considered when choosing the meter and its capacity, i.e. the amount of gas that it can measure. For gas cookers with two burners suitable device G 1,6 (capacity of 1.6 to 2.5 cubic meters). For with four plates, as well as the presence of gas in the flat column, suitable counter G 2,5. If there are other gas appliances, it should be taken into account and their consumption. The amount of gas that they use must be specified in the data sheet.
4. Qualitative gas metering device must possess the following characteristics:

• stable work;
• minimum pressure loss;
• resistance to fire;
• protection from outside interference;
• long life;
• resistance to soiling;
• compactness.

1. Entrust installation can only certified specialist. Various models of the counters have their own characteristics of installation, so independently undertake such work impossible. It is better to contact the company for a proven master call home, after analyzing feedback about it.

Correct installation of the unit

Mounting plate for the counter requires first of all contact your local gas company. There you can get useful advice and discuss the installation conditions. If the product has not yet been purchased, then most likely, it will be offered to buy it, but it will cost more. Therefore, in order to save money, better try to buy it elsewhere. But be aware that their own bought product is subject to mandatory verification.

The installation should be done at some distance from the surface of the cooking, washing and other sources of heat and moisture. At this location should not be a closed and hollow, as the portion with the appliance and must be well ventilated. Usually in the passport to the stove installation parameters are specified, but if such data are not available, it is better to use conventional dimensions:

• The distance from the device, operating on gas meter to be at least 800 mm.
• From furnaces, boilers and more powerful gas cookers - 1000 mm.

When the installation is done outdoors, it is necessary to provide some protection against moisture for him, cold, dust and other environmental factors and weather conditions. You can put the device in a metal box, lockable.

The cost of installing the counter the plate depends on the type and characteristics, as well as the arrangement of pipes and gas appliances. If during the operation plate and other devices running on gas, there have been problems, you should immediately see a specialist, having permission to carry out such work.

Selection gas meter cooker - not an easy task as it may seem at first glance. It requires deliberate action and a clear understanding of what kind of device is required.

If, nevertheless, decided to establish in his apartment or house gas accounting counter, you should go to a proven company with experienced professionals. Please do not compromise on this unit, as the main thing is not the price, but the quality in this matter.