Which column is considered old? Given the improving models that appear on store shelves almost daily, last year's modification is already ancient. That is why in this article we will consider the features of ignition of a column with an ignition wick - such burned in the middle of the last century, and in some modern houses(the function is provided in newer "old" modifications of the columns). Recall that the wick is ignited by the flame of a match or the sparks of a piezo lighter.
Security level of old speakers
Until recently, kitchens of high-rise buildings and entire neighborhoods were equipped with gas water heaters. Today, in the face of increased requirements for the safety and reliability of units, users are concerned about the safety of their “out of fashion” speakers.
On the one hand, they, of course, lack super fancy features, such as, for example, a gas trap, auto-off, automatic ignition, protection from everything in the world. At the same time, rumors about the insecurity of devices appear in the media and online platforms. We decided to find out how they have the right to exist.
Our verdict is this: if possible, and live in peace, but in the absence of what you want, geyser normally "work out" your requirements.
Operation - ignition: everything is simple, but not at all as we thought
For users accustomed to the wonders of technology, the procedure for setting fire to the column, which your grandmother apparently resorted to, may seem strange. Do not succumb to difficulties! Since the older generation has mastered it, we will not lose face, we will cope with the old technology! We tell you how to turn on the geyser, which belongs to the modifications of the old model:
1. If it has not been turned on for a long time, check the level of air exchange in the kitchen. Traditionally, this was solved very simply: a gap of several centimeters was left under the doors to the kitchen. Let the sound and smell insulation leave much to be desired, but safety is guaranteed!
2. Test the draft of the chimney that gives the exit carbon monoxide. Stagnation in the chimney can be triggered by alterations during repair work, accumulation of debris and even a cork created from cold air. In the first two cases, the help of a specialist will be required. In the latter, it is enough to direct a stream into the chimney warm air. For example, you can restore traction by simply turning on the hair dryer and directing the flow of hot air emanating from it into the pipe. Chimney columns are still widely used by users today.
3. Check the work gas cock. After the valve is opened, no characteristic odor should be felt. Connections can be checked by treating with soapy water. Starting to bubble? There is a leak somewhere. Call the master.
Advice: Are you in doubt about the correctness of the unit? Never use technology! It would be much better to call a gasman who will check the health of the gas column, fix the breakdowns and demonstrate how to properly use it for its intended purpose.
No faults found? We light:
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Examine the wick to determine where to place it. open fire and what, in fact, to set on fire |
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First open the tap with water and on the gas supply pipe. |
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If the design has a valve button, press down on it with all your strength. |
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If this element is missing, just count up to 20. |
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Bring a lit match to the wick. The first time it will be more convenient to use matches with a long handle, which are called fireplace matches. |
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Open the water faucet. |
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Move the second lever, which is responsible for the operation of the main burner, sharply to the left. |
Advice: note! The degree of water heating is controlled directly in the gas column. The use of a mixer provokes clogging and failure of the heat exchanger.
We hope that the information provided has helped you to understand how to light a geyser belonging to old-style models.
Interruptions in hot water supply deprive us of the usual comfort. To avoid this, you can use additional features getting hot water. One of the devices dedicated to this purpose is a geyser. If you learn how to use it correctly, the technique will be easy to use. And one of topical issues: how to turn on the gas column?
One of the most common myths that scares potential buyers This technique is dangerous to use. However, this prejudice is valid when using old-style models. Today, the units are improved and safe, many of them (for example, offers from Bosch) are equipped with automatic protection , at which the fuel supply is blocked in an emergency.
To know the rules of use, you should compose and represent it internal organization. Models of any firms include all of the following elements:
- unit with gas equipment;
- water connection unit;
- exhaust connection system;
- other mechanisms;
- electrical appliances.
The body itself resembles appearance a cabinet that connects to the water supply and gas pipeline. heating elements are located in its lower part and are represented by the main burner and igniter.
How to use a gas column correctly? The operation of the device is carried out according to the following principle:
- cold water under pressure enters the heat exchanger - this will automatically open the fuel valve;
- the ignition device is ignited;
- gas will go to the main burner, where it is ignited from the igniter;
- heat will heat the water;
- products from combustion are removed through a system of chimneys and hoods.
How to fire up the machine
Before starting work, open the gas and water valves. There are three ways to light a gas column.
Manually
The manual method has been used in old style models. In this case, you have to light it with matches. Here it was necessary to perform a number of such preliminary manipulations:
- open the water supply connected to the device;
- open the main valve for fuel flow to the igniter;
- light the wick with matches;
- turn on the valve (main) for gas supply.
The downside is that you have to turn off the wick manually. It is required to master the above practical skills and keep children away from the device.
With a piezo ignition
We can say that this column is a semiautomatic device. How to use a geyser of this type? Will be enough press the button to ignite the wick in the combustion chamber. With the help of mechanical force, a spark is converted - it turns out to be enough for the ignition filter to ignite. With this method, a number of mandatory requirements must also be met:
- in order to ignite the main burner, it will be necessary to turn on the main regulator in the fuel supply;
- the pilot filter will remain lit when the regulator is returned to the main position and the water is turned off.
AT similar structures there is a drawback - excessive fuel consumption. Vivid examples such columns are Bosch models WR 10-2 P miniMAXX-2, Nevalux 5111, Junkers WR 10-2 PB and other options.
Automatically
The ability to automatically turn on provides completely advanced modifications that are easy and safe to use even for beginners. Hydropower system offer most modern manufacturers (Bosch, its direct competitor Electrolux and many others). The process of starting work is simplified to the limit.
- For example, in the Bosch Therm 6000 O, the water pressure drives the turbine. She runs inside the device automatic system ignited both the wick and the main burner.
- The manufacturer Bosch has the Therm 2000 O and Therm 4000 O lines, which carry out electric ignition from batteries (it will be necessary to monitor their service life).
- At Bosch speakers AM1E series already has a digital control panel that will show you everything at a glance possible mistakes inclusions.
The fully automated process has one drawback: many homes have low water supply pressure, which may not be enough to keep the turbine working properly. In addition, such devices are significantly more expensive than their less advanced counterparts.
Mandatory Precautions
Instructions are included with any purchased equipment. correct operation gas column. The principle of operation of most of them is identical to that indicated above, but here the mandatory observance of safety precautions should be highlighted as a red line.
- Required to conduct preventive cleaning geyser, in order to avoid violating the efficiency of its operation (how to do this, you can read in the document going to the geyser - instructions).
- Checking the condition of the chimneys is relevant - this will help to avoid clogging them.
- If the device breaks down, contact the gas service. Independent attempts to fix the problem are prohibited.
In more detail, the inclusion of the unit is shown in the video:
It is enough to understand once how to light the device to ensure a comfortable and instant heating running water. And then you can just enjoy the work of this convenient heater.
Basic switching methods gas water heaters
- The main ways to turn on gas water heaters
- Piezo ignition: advantages and disadvantages
- Auto power on
- Precautionary measures
Using a gas water heater to get hot water has become commonplace for many residents of cities and towns in which gas supply is established and the plumbing system is functioning normally. With the onset summer season houses that were centrally supplied hot water, switch to economy mode, and only cold water is supplied. This situation is familiar to many people, and each family tries to individually solve the problem of interruptions in hot water supply. In such cases, installing and using a geyser becomes a necessity and an indispensable condition comfortable living citizens.
Scheme of the device of the gas heater.
There is an opinion among the population of the post-Soviet space that gas water heaters are dangerous to operate and cause gas poisoning and explosions in houses. This point of view arose due to the continued use of old-style columns, which were widely used in the past. This opinion is erroneous, and if you follow all the precautions, as well as follow all the operating rules, then nothing like this can happen. Modern geysers are equipped with all protective devices and consumers are not at risk. Many modifications of columns are equipped with modern automatic protection, which, in an emergency, shuts off the gas supply.
How to properly operate a geyser: basic operating rules
Exist different types water heating gas units. In some houses, you can still find gas water heaters from Soviet manufacturers, which are already obsolete and require special knowledge during operation. As a rule, such units are capricious when turned on. These geysers are turned on by manual ignition, and this process is quite complex and responsible. Modern geysers are fully automated, and no special skills are required to turn them on. Now about everything in order.
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Approximate device of a gas unit
Scheme of connection of a gas flow heater.
For a more complete understanding of the problem, you need to familiarize yourself with the gas column device. All columns have approximately one type of device, which includes a node gas equipment, a water connection unit, an exhaust connection system, a number of auxiliary mechanisms and electronic appliances. The column body is connected to the gas pipeline and plumbing system. In the lower part of the body of the unit are the main and pilot burners. The process of heating water is as follows. Cold water under pressure enters the heat exchange unit and automatically opens gas valve. The gas enters the main gas burner and lights up from the ignition device, which has previously been put into operation, i.e., is in the ignited state. The combustion of the gas releases heat, which heats the water. At the same time, the products of gas combustion are removed through an equipped system of chimneys and hoods.
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The main ways to turn on gas water heaters
Exist various ways ignition of geysers.
In fact, there are only 3 of them, and the ignition method depends on the modification and type of gas unit.
To turn on the gas column, you need to correctly fulfill a number of conditions. First you need to make sure that the gas supply valve is open, supplying gas to the column. It is also necessary to open the tap that supplies water to the system of the water heating unit.
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Manual ignition: for older models of speakers
Scheme of operation of the gas column.
This method is already fading into history. Old-style geysers provided for the ignition of the wick with matches. To do this, it was necessary to open the water supply connected to the gas water heater, then the main valve and ensure gas supply to the ignition wick. Then light the fire of the wick with matches. After that, you need to turn on the main gas supply valve. If the water pressure in the plumbing system is suddenly lost, and the water supply to the column has decreased, then the ignition wick will continue to burn. You have to turn it off manually. Such an ignition system is not complicated, but requires certain practical skills and is not recommended for use by children. It is undesirable to use such a column at home.
Geysers are a very popular type of water heater. Picking up suitable model and having installed it in an apartment or house, it remains very little - to learn how to turn on the column. Among the mandatory manipulations, it is necessary to name the opening of a gas pipeline valve that supplies gas to the device, as well as the opening faucet through which cold water will enter the machine. In this case, your actions will depend on the type of ignition used in your column model.
How to ignite according to the type of ignition?
Manual ignition
This method is already outdated and is rarely used in modern speakers. Such devices are poorly protected both from water pressure drops and from fire attenuation. Installing such devices at home is not recommended now.
How to light a column with manual ignition:
- Turn off the valve on the tap that supplies water to the column.
- Light the fuse with a match or lighter.
- Open the valve on the valve supplying gas to the column.
- Sometimes it takes a little time to ignite the burner until air is expelled from the burner duct. To speed up the process, first open and then close the hot water tap several times.
Piezo ignition
This option for igniting the column is more modern and common. It is very easy to use, but it has such a disadvantage as increased gas consumption. While the column is not working, the wick is still smoldering inside it, so the gas, although in small quantities, is burned constantly.
How to light a column with piezo ignition:
- To start, you need to press a button that acts on the piezoelectric element. This will provide a spark to ignite the pilot burner wick.
- Open the valve supplying gas to the apparatus.
This is clearly shown in the video below.
Automatic ignition
This is the most modern and profitable option ignition of geysers. It is also called electric because it is based on the transmission of an electric spark. Its appearance is provided either by batteries or a hydraulic turbine. Combustion will be controlled by different sensors, and as soon as the user closes the hot water tap, the ignition wick will go out.
How to light a column with electric ignition:
- Make sure that gas and cold water are supplied to the column.
- Open a hot water tap.
See a small preview.
Gas consuming equipment is potentially hazardous. To avoid emergencies It is important to learn how to use gas water heating equipment. To properly turn on the gas column, you need to follow certain rules developed by the manufacturer and described in detail in the instruction manual.
When to include a column
It all depends on what type of gas water heater is installed. The instructions for use state:- Columns with a constantly burning wick- ignition is carried out at the beginning of the day. Most consumers light the fuse in the morning and leave it to work throughout the day. After ignition, the column is completely ready for operation. The first switching on occurs with the opening of the hot water tap.
- Speakers operating in automatic mode(without wick)- turn on independently, after opening the DHW tap. Classic models refuse to work if there is no pressure in the pipeline. In modern water heaters, switching on occurs at a low water pressure (0.3 atm).
If the column turns on poorly, the burner and wick go out during operation, and there is a smell of gas in the area of the piezoelectric element, this indicates a serious breakdown. You should turn off the water heater, turn off the gas and call the wizard to fix the problem.
Rules for turning on gas water heaters
When using the column, it is important to take precautions. Ignition of the wick or main burner is carried out in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.- Modern speakers have several levels of protection and work mostly in automatic mode, without requiring special precautions. Ignition and switching on occurs when a hot water tap is opened.
- Problems and difficulties arise when using old speakers that need to be set on fire with matches or models with a built-in piezoelectric element.
How to turn on an old column with matches
There are two main types of water heaters that differ in the ignition device. All models, without exception, are equipped with an ignition wick that burns constantly. The first inhabitants of "Stalinka" and "Khrushchev" had to use a column with levers. Later, water heaters with a built-in piezoelectric igniter appeared.Use the old-style geyser with caution. Failure to follow the rules described in the operating instructions can cause an explosion, gas leakage and equipment failure. When turning on a flow-type gas water heater, the following rules are observed: 
It is not so difficult to light an old gas column. Switching off is carried out in reverse order. First, the main burner is turned off, after which the water is shut off.
For convenience, when lighting an old gas column, it is better to use long fireplace matches.
How to light a column with a piezoelectric element
The classic speakers with lever control have been replaced by models with mechanical switches in the form of handles. The case provided for the piezo ignition of the wick, which allows you to light a gas column without matches. The firing order is as follows:- The solenoid valve is clamped - usually it takes 15-20 seconds for enough gas to accumulate on the wick to ignite.
- It will take 2-3 times to press the piezoelectric element. With a properly set and working module, it is enough to “click” the piezoelectric element once to light the wick.
How to light a column with electric ignition
Those who used automatic gas flow and storage water heaters know that the user does not need to perform complex manipulations, as is the case with old-style models. In modern gas hot water equipment automatic equipment is installed, which gives a signal to turn on when the hot water tap is opened.The spark appears due to the operation of automatic ignition, powered by batteries or the mains. Provided that the water heater is working, a few seconds are enough for the burner to start and hot water to be supplied to the consumer.
Why does the column turn on by itself
In each water heater, regardless of the year of manufacture, there is an automation designed to prevent the device from self-igniting. For this reason, situations when the geyser itself turns on without water are excluded. The “frog” water regulator is responsible for this.If spontaneous switching on of the geyser without water is observed, the problem may be that somewhere in the hot water pipeline, possibly passing through the wall, a leak has occurred. After the leak is fixed, the problem will disappear.
Much more often, users are faced not with the fact that the column turns on by itself without water, but with the fact that after the tap is turned off, it continues to work. The reason lies in the diaphragm, hardened from hard water, located inside the water regulator. After turning off the hot water, the membrane is in no hurry to return to its place, continuing to press on the stem that opens the gas supply. You can fix the problem by replacing the diaphragm.
Is it possible to turn on cold water when the column is running
This is strongly discouraged for several reasons:- Simultaneously turn on the cold and hot water Prohibited by manufacturers, as directly stated in the instruction manual. It is necessary to initially set a comfortable temperature, allowing you to do without mixing. Opening the cold water tap affects the heating and causes a quick failure of the water heater.
- The main reason why not to include cold water when the geyser is operating, is that this violation of operation leads to a rapid build-up of scale in the heat exchanger.
Do I need to turn off the column at night
It all depends on what kind of water heater is used. In columns with a constantly burning wick, such a measure is desirable. As a result of switching off at night, gas consumption is significantly saved.CO leaks are not related to the operation of the water heater, but incorrect installation and violation of the rules of operation. You don't have to worry about accidents happening at night. The technique is safe.
Under the operating conditions of the gas instantaneous water heater with automatic ignition, it does not say about the need to turn it off at night. As a rule, the equipment has several degrees of protection against accidental ignition of the burner.
Turn off the water heater only when obvious signs indicating a breakdown: the burner's failure to turn off when the DHW tap is closed, malfunctions, manifested in a long turn on, and independent shutdown during water heating. In these cases, turn off the gas and call the emergency service.
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