Measuring the amount of gas consumed can reduce the monthly cost of paying for utilities. The absence of a meter in the house or apartment obliges consumers to pay for services at a single tariff - for the volume of gas that, according to statistics, is consumed by one person for a certain period. From this article you can find out the rules for installing a gas meter in an apartment and the basic requirements for installation.
Criterias of choice
To date, several types of counters are used: membrane (diaphragm), turbine, rotational, and also vortex, so there really is plenty to choose from.
In Russia, membrane devices are most often installed on domestic gas networks. This equipment is equipped with an elastic membrane. The main advantage of these devices is reliability, simplicity of design and a relatively small measurement error. Electronic meters are more accurate due to integrated monitoring sensors.
Also , gas meters are divided by how much gas they consume in one hour. This parameter is determined by studying the technical parameters of all gas appliances located in the apartment. The consumption of a classic gas four-burner stove averages 1.56 m 3 / h, columns - 2.5 m 3 / h. Summing up the total consumption will allow you to find out the power of the required meter.
When choosing a rotary, volumetric or electronic gas meter, it is worth paying attention to the fact that gas can be supplied both on the left and on the right. When buying, it is important to consider this point.
Without fail, when purchasing, you need to check the date of manufacture of the selected model, since the interval between calibrations is determined not by the day of installation, but by the release date. If after the factory check more time has passed than is required before the next test, then some difficulties with the service life may arise.
Marking
The meter marking indicates the amount of gas consumed:
- Devices marked with G1.6 are capable of transmitting and counting volumes up to 2.5 m 3 / h.
- G2.5 - up to 4 m 3 / hour.
- G4 - up to 6 m 3 / hour.
There is also more powerful equipment, for example, a gas meter G6 or G10. These devices are characterized by the same principle.
The testing interval for old-style equipment (SG marking) is 5 years. While a modern electronic gas meter can function on average 12 years.
Installation requirements
The gas meter is a rather complex device, during its installation some requirements must be observed. Complete with each meter should be a passport - a document that contains information about the device and the requirements for its installation and operation.
There are general requirements and rules for installing a gas meter in an apartment:
- The distance from the device to the floor surface is 1600 mm.
- The distance from the boiler or gas stove to the appliance is 800 mm.
In addition, this equipment can be installed not only indoors, but also from the street. In the latter case, it is advisable to protect the meter from direct exposure to sunlight, strong temperature changes, and moisture. Such effects can significantly reduce the operational life of the meter.
When installing individual devices in the passport, they may indicate additional rules for installing a gas meter in the apartment, which apply to a specific model and differ from general requirements.
Required documents
Installation requires the following sample list of documents:
- Ownership of the premises where the meter will be installed.
- Identification.
- Passport for equipment.
- If the device has not yet been purchased - passports for all gas equipment installed in the room (boiler, stove, etc.), to determine the power, load when choosing a meter.
- Floor plan of a house.
This is an approximate list of documents, therefore, when you still decide on the installation of a gas meter, it is advisable to clarify the exact list on the spot.
Installation Instructions
Rules for installing a gas meter in the apartment:
- First of all, it is necessary to write a statement to the gas service, which indicates the place of registration, the full name of the owner, as well as the mailing address of the place where it is planned to install the meter. After that, a master should come to you who will examine the gas equipment in your apartment or house and tell you which meter should be purchased. The “technical conditions” voiced by the master will allow you to develop a project. As a rule, this type of work is performed by the gas service itself.
- Buy equipment in accordance with the "technical conditions" received from the master. Household metering devices (designed for apartments or houses) differ from each other in “face value” - the amount of energy that they miss per unit of time. For an apartment in which only a stove is installed, a meter suitable for passing 2.5 m 3 of gas per hour is suitable.
- Secondarily, contact the gas service, where they will issue an invoice, after payment of which, the master will arrive and install the meter you purchased. After the gas meter is installed in the house, it will be necessary to issue his passport. Sometimes the mark is put by the same master, sometimes for this you have to contact the gas service.
- Then you need to submit an application for sealing the metering device to the same gas service. After this procedure, you should be issued a certificate, which should be presented in a single cash settlement center at the place of residence. Thus, you will begin to pay for gas supply under the new system, taking readings from the meter yourself.
Basic installation requirements
Despite the fact that gas meters in a private house are not installed by the consumer, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the basic installation requirements. And besides the above rules, there are others.
- After the installation of the metering device is completed, it must be sealed without fail.
- It is important that the gas meter layout not only matches the installation location, but also is agreed by the gas service experts.
- Installed equipment must be certified.
- During welding, the gas supply in the apartment must be turned off.
- Installation work is carried out only by certified specialists.
- Work must be carried out in compliance with safety regulations.
Installation of gas meters - the law!
In accordance with Law No. 261-FZ “On Increasing Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving ...” adopted in 2009, gas meters must be installed in every home. And there is nothing wrong with that, because we must pay for the amount consumed, and not for the norm, which is determined by the number of registered people.
Indeed, in different apartments and houses, energy consumption is different, for someone more, and for someone less. Most owners who installed metering devices felt savings in their wallet.
Article 13, paragraph 5.1. states that the installation of gas meters (law No. 261-FZ) must be completed by the owners of the apartment buildings before January 1, 2015.
Installation cost
In principle, any metering device is the property of the person owning the apartment. Accordingly, the customer must reimburse not only the cost of the meter, but also the installation work.
There are a number of factors that can affect the overall cost. Consider them:
- For whose money the device will be purchased.
- The need to perform welding work or its absence.
- The length of the communications for the output of the meter.
- The number of devices in the apartment that consume gas (boiler, gas stove, column).
If we talk about the specific cost, then installing a gas meter in the presence of one gas stove will cost an average of 4000-5000 rubles.