Install water heater

Along with the purchase of a water heater, you should think about installing it. In this case, you can always contact the master, and you can save and install the water heater yourself. The principle of operation is simple, and if you deal with all the details in advance, you will save money, acquire a useful skill that you will need when servicing the heater. We will understand the details.

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Do-it-yourself installation

Of course, if you do not understand how to install, connect the device, or are afraid to damage it, it’s better not to risk it and entrust all the work to the master. In addition, if you do not live on the first floor, if the connection is incorrect, a flood is possible that will affect not only you, but also your neighbors. But if you are not afraid of difficulties, then you can begin installation.

Benefits of self-installation:

• saving money;
• the ability to independently maintain the device during operation;
• knowledge of how to disassemble, dismantle the device.

Before any work you need to properly prepare.

Training

Before purchasing, determine the type of boiler, its size, after - find a suitable place where the device will be located.

Recommendations:

1. The selected location should be open for access not only at the time of installation, but also for the entire period of operation of the device.
2. If the device is attached to the wall, note that it must support the weight of both the device itself and the water that will be in it.
3. Before installation, be sure to check the condition of the pipes, wiring. If something needs to be replaced, it is better to do this before installing the boiler.
4. After installation, it will be necessary to check the device.

Important! Never turn on the appliance for heating with an empty tank. This may result in damage to the device or in a fire.

In order not to run headlong into the store during work, think in advance what materials, tools you will need, and prepare them.

Tools and materials:

• tape measure or meter;
• hammer drill or drill;
• set of wrenches, adjustable wrench;
• nippers, pliers;
• Screwdriver Set;
• silicone sealant, tape FUM;
• tow;
• stopcocks;
• hoses;
• splitters.

After preparation, you can finally learn how to install a boiler with your own hands.

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Mounting

Heaters come in many forms, and installation methods will naturally vary. Consider the basic steps for each type of device.

Flow heaters

These are small boilers in weight and size, a place for which you can choose without any special difficulties. Often they are installed under the sink.

Important! It should be noted that despite their small size, these devices have a rather powerful heating system. This means that in order to avoid fire, the wiring condition must be treated with special attention.

Requirements:

• cable from 4 to 6 mm;
• counter over 40A;
• 40A circuit breaker;
• PVC cable 3x6 or 3x8.

When all the nuances with respect to electricity are met, installation work can begin. For flow types, it is possible to make this stationary and temporary options.

Temporary way

This option involves the use of a shower hose, which is easy to close when it is not needed. In this case, cold water is supplied to the heating device by inserting a tee into a cold pipe, as well as installing a shut-off valve and connecting this system with a flexible hose.

Stationary

With this method, water is supplied in parallel with the central system. To install the boiler stationary:

• Two splitters are used, which are mounted on hot and cold pipes.
• Next, they put shut-off valves and seal the joints.
• After the whole system is connected to the heater with hoses.

Important! Installation in this way involves shutting off the hot water supply.

Next, we will analyze the instructions for installing the storage heater.

Cumulative boiler

The storage heater heats and stores hot water. It allows you to maintain a user-set water temperature.

This type of boiler is very popular today, because it allows you to use hot water as needed and not depend on its interruptions and outages. It has a lower cost compared to the previous model, and it is also less demanding on wiring.

Important! The volume of storage boilers is different - from 50 to 500 liters. With a daily use of two people by a family, a 50-liter device is enough, if water is required for a larger number of people, you should choose a more voluminous option.

How to install a storage water heater:

1. After delivery home - check the integrity of the device.
2. Choose the installation location. The tank should always be available, but do not bother you.
3. With a pencil or chalk, make markings for the holes for the dowel.
4. We drill holes and insert dowels and hooks into them.
5. Checking the walls. To do this, install the hooks on which you plan to install the water heater, and hang on them bags of sand or cement, twice the weight of the weight of the boiler with water. If the fixtures have passed the test, you can safely mount the device.
6. We fix the boiler.
7. To ensure that the water pressure is always good, do not install the boiler far from the place where it will draw water.
8. From the connections connected in advance, we connect the input and output of the boiler with flexible hoses.
9. We install a pressure relief valve at the inlet of cold water.
10. You should not forget and seal the joints.
11. Checking the device. The check consists in collecting water into the device and looking through all the connections for leaks. If the device did not leak in an hour, you can connect it to the network and check the heating.

Important! It should be taken into account at what height the water heater should be installed. Usually there is still a large gap from the attachment point to the top, which inexperienced craftsmen do not take into account and are faced with the fact that the wall has to be drilled again.

Another type of water heater is gas.

Gas heater

Only a certified craftsman can install this type of heater. Independent work can lead to problems with the law and personal injury. But if you have a developed project, documents and approvals for it, a gas pipe is connected and a meter is installed, then you can install a gas-fired gas water heater yourself.

Works:

1. We find the necessary installation location in the project, make markings for the dowels. Just as in the case of the storage boiler, we drill holes, screw the dowels and hooks and hang the device.
2. Next, you need to take the corrugated pipe and install it so that all the carbon monoxide escapes into the chimney. The joints must be tight.
3. After - take a certified hose and connect the heater to the gas supply point.
4. This is followed by a check: it is necessary to open the gas supply and wipe all joints well with a strong soapy solution. If foam or bubbles begin to appear on the joints, then this joint is tightened with a wrench. If there are bubbles, you will have to call the master. In addition, if you immediately contact a professional, you will not only be sure of safety, but the gas industry will not have questions or fines for you for improper installation.
5. If the gas is carried out successfully, water should also be supplied. Everything is simple here: we take flexible hoses and conduct water in the same way as in any electric form of heaters.After wiring, do not forget to seal the joints and check the device for leaks.

Important! The installation process of any boiler is quite labor-consuming, so you should not perform work alone. This will not only facilitate the work process, but also save time.

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Stock footage

If you are thinking about how to install a water heater with your own hands - the simplest thing is to contact the service master. But the cost of installation work often “bites”, and if you need to remove the old boiler, you will be asked to pay extra for its dismantling. Therefore, many decide to save and install on their own. In addition, if you understand the nuances - it is not at all difficult. Detailed installation instructions for your heater model can always be found on the manufacturer’s website.