How to connect a combination gas stove to electricity

Gas stoves now delight more than half of the housewives with their speed of cooking and the economy associated with the consumption of gas, not electricity. However, the operation of gas ovens is quite complicated, so many resort to buying combined ovens: a gas hob with an electric oven.

Connection of a combination gas stove to electricity

Currently, almost all gas furnaces require connection to the mains, regardless of whether they are combined or not. Many models are equipped with an automatic ignition system, backlight in the oven, grill mode - all this requires electricity. We will consider below how to connect a combined gas stove to electricity in a five-story or any other house.

To connect, you must consider the following nuances:

1. The network must be old, in good condition. Household appliances create a heavy load, and damaged wires or crooked wiring can lead to an accident.
2. If power surges are often observed in your home, then you should choose a stove, given this fact. Now on the market are models with a built-in fuse in this case.
3. For the furnace, a separate power line must be laid from the shield. A cable 3 * 1.5 is suitable for such work (in some cases it is worth giving preference to 3 * 5) and an RCD of 16 A.

Before connecting, you must properly position the device. To do this, the following conditions must be met:

- the presence in the room hoods or adequate natural ventilation;

- the distance between the gas pipe and the stove should ideally be no more than 1.5 m; allowed up to 4 m;

- installation of a ground outlet is required.

Algorithm how to connect a combi cooker in an apartment

If you previously had an electric stove, then initially you will need to conclude a gas supply agreement. To do this, you must provide the following documents to the gas service:

• proof of ownership;
• registration certificate for a dwelling (apartment);
• certificate of family composition;
• maintenance contract;
• passport for gas meter;
• subscriber book.

After successfully signing the contract, the gas service issues a permit allowing the installation of the stove in the apartment. However, independently connecting the stove to the gas pipeline is prohibited at the legislative level. Only specialized organizations that have workers with confirmed qualifications are entitled to carry out such work.

If the gas service during the inspection notices this violation, it will impose a fine and may terminate the gas supply agreement. Nevertheless, it is possible to connect the stove to the gas main and the mains, but not turn it on, but call the wizard, who will check all the connections and give the green light to the connection. This method allows you to save money on services from Gorgaz, but without the skills in such work or with a negligent approach to that matter, it is better not to climb.

Important: when connecting independently, all responsibility for accidents falls on the owner of the apartment, who, in the event of an incident, is obliged to pay damage to the victims, including the gas company.

If you decide to make the connection yourself, it is better not to deviate from the following algorithm of actions:

1. Draw a power line and install a grounded power outlet near the intended location of the furnace.
2. Place the plate on a flat surface or adjust the height of the legs with a level. The inclined surface will not allow food to cook evenly.
3. The thread of the flexible hose is wrapped with FUM tape, then it is connected to the gas pipe and tightened with a key.
4. Similarly, the hose is connected to the device.
5. Connect the device to the mains. Electricians advise not to do this directly, but only through a power outlet.
6. Check the tightness of the compounds with a thick soapy solution under the supervision of a master, thereby making their independent connection legal.
7. Check the operation of the hobs and the oven.

Important: the hose must not come into contact with the heated surface or with the wall, so it is important to install the plate so that it can freely hang.

Independent connection of any gas equipment is unsafe, therefore it is very important to take this matter very carefully, without neglecting to check each connection. Saving five minutes in the future can be very expensive.