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Which gas meter is better to install in the apartment. Which gas meter is better to install in an apartment - types, description and cost

To choose a suitable gas meter for an apartment, you need to know what gas meters are and how they differ from each other.

According to the principle of operation, gas meters are rotary (rotary), membrane (diaphragm, chamber) and electronic. To date, electronic gas meters are best suited for installation in apartments. Gradually, they are replacing competitors, as they are distinguished by their accuracy of indicators, silent operation and a long service life without inspections.

All gas meters are marked with their throughput. Accounting for throughput is made in m 3 / hour. The accuracy of metering gas consumption depends on the throughput of the gas meter with a certain amount of gas equipment in the apartment. The lower the throughput of the gas meter, the less gas consumption it is able to take into account. Thus, the minimum meter marked G-1.6 can be installed in apartments where only a gas stove is available among gas equipment. Starting from the G-3.2 marking, the gas meter can be installed with a gas stove and column.

For a more accurate calculation of which gas meter is best suited to your apartment, use the passports of your gas appliances. In the passport, the manufacturer records information about how much gas per hour this equipment uses.

Marking on gas meters and their throughput

  • Gas meter marked G-1.6 - has a capacity of 1.6 - 2.5 m 3 / hour.
  • Gas meter marked G-2.5 - has a capacity of 2.5 - 4 m 3 / hour.
  • Gas meter marked G-3.2 - has a capacity of 3.2 m 3 / hour.
  • Gas meter marked G-4 - has a capacity of 4 - 6 m 3 / hour.
  • Gas meter marked G-6 - has a capacity of 6 - 10 m 3 / hour.
  • Gas meter marked G-10 - has a capacity of 10 - 16 m 3 / hour.

If there is only a four-burner gas stove with an oven in the apartment, it is better to install a gas meter SGM-1.6. It successfully copes with gas accounting with the lowest cost among meters of this manufacturer.

If there is a gas stove and column in the apartment, it is recommended to install gas meters SGM-3.2 and higher according to the marking, depending on the power of your gas equipment.

Description of SGM gas meters

Inside the gas meter in a sealed case there is a jet autogenerator and an electronic unit with a lithium battery. The frequency and number of self-oscillations produced by the jet self-oscillator are proportional to the flow rate and volume of gas passed through the meter. On the meter display, the numbers to the left before the dot show the volume of gas in cubic meters, and the three digits after the dot show in fractions of a cubic meter.

  • The temperature of the ambient air and the medium measured by the gas meter is from - 10 to + 50 ° C.
  • Overall dimensions no more than: length 120 mm, width 84 mm, height 90 mm.

As we can see, SGM gas meters have a temperature limitation, especially in sub-zero temperatures. It is better to install such gas meters in an apartment, but for unheated premises or for installation on the street, the GRAND-6TK gas meter with thermal correction is best suited.

Description of the gas meter GRAND-6TK

  • The temperature of the ambient air and the medium measured by the gas meter is from -40 to +50 ° C.
  • Overall dimensions no more than: length 110 mm, width 110 mm, height 110 mm.
  • Average service life, not less than 12 years.
  • Check interval is 12 years.

Advantages of the electronic household gas meter GRAND-6TK

  • The LCD display provides gas metering information.
  • Compact size.
  • Has three base colors to choose from.
  • Installation without gas welding.
  • The meter can be installed in both horizontal and vertical positions.
  • The fastest installation.
  • The absence of mechanics makes the counter as reliable as possible.
  • The meter has thermal compensation.
  • The presence of a pulse output for connecting a telemetry system.
  • Warranty period - 12 years.

To decide which gas meter is better to install, you need to know where it should be installed - in an apartment, in a private house (cottage, cottage) or on the street. There are many varieties of them (membrane, electric, rotary, volumetric). The cost ranges (roughly) from $30 to $300 or more.

Gas meter for an apartment

Here they are used for installation without a thermal corrector. Membrane, electronic and rotary counters are used. Their advantages and disadvantages can be seen in the technical descriptions.
To choose a particular brand, you need to solve the following questions:
- maximum volume of consumed gas;
- place of installation of the counter;
- frequency of verification;
- reliability and price.
If the apartment is equipped with a gas stove and water heater, then it is better to install an electronic or rotary counter.
If an individual heating system is used, then either a volumetric, or a rotary or electronic meter can be installed.

Gas meter for home (cottage, cottage)

To select, you need to determine:
- the total number of consumers and the maximum volume of gas consumed;
- place of installation of the counter;
- the presence of a thermal corrector;
- compactness and noise level;
- frequency of verification;
- reliability and price.
When using an individual heating system, you can use both volumetric and rotary or electronic meters.
If in a private house (cottage, cottage) there is only a gas stove or water heater, then the right decision would be to use an electronic or rotary meter.

Outdoor gas meter

Here you need:
- calculate the total number of consumers and the maximum volume of gas consumed;
- the presence of a thermal corrector (the cost of gas will be changed);
- take into account the temperature regime (in winter, the outdoor temperature can reach -30 degrees C or more, which will affect the instrument's error);
- installation of the counter in the open air or in a protective case (rotary, volumetric and electronic counters can be used outdoors).

Choice between mechanical and electronic counter

A mechanical gas meter is low cost, simple in design and reliable, but noisy.
The electronic meter is used both indoors and outdoors. It features high measurement accuracy, quiet operation and small dimensions. Works stably at low temperatures. It is possible to connect equipment for diagnostics and transmission of information to digital. The price is higher than that of a mechanical meter.
Considering all the factors that are outlined here, everyone decides for himself which gas meter to choose. Be sure to coordinate this issue with the specialists of the gas service.

The gas meter is a special metering device. The cost of gas is constantly growing, so it becomes necessary to organize an accurate accounting of the consumption of gas resources. The gas meter is able to measure the volume of gas that has passed through it. Strictly speaking, the device performs two main functions - it takes into account the consumption of the gas mixture and is a stimulant for maintaining savings. Having such a device, the consumer automatically begins to look for ways to save money. But one condition must be taken into account - the choice of the counter should be performed according to certain rules.

We make our choice

There are plenty of types of gas metering devices - membrane, rotary, turbine and others. For use in everyday life, a version of the membrane model is recommended. But this does not mean at all that it is necessary to acquire it without taking into account a number of features. Before choosing a gas meter, it is worth considering the quality characteristics determined by price indicators.

You should not dwell on cheap models - they, which is quite likely, will bring you a lot of problems during operation, and they will be able to serve for a short time. You will have to check such a device quite often, and the accuracy of the readings will always be doubtful. The choice of a household gas meter should be based on a number of conditions:

  • between two checks, the device must function stably;
  • pressure losses should be minimized as much as possible;
  • the meter must be resistant to damage from open fire;
  • the installation of the device must take into account protection against the impact of unauthorized persons on it;
  • select a meter with the longest service life (usually 20 years or more);
  • the metering device must be compact and resistant to pollution.

Going to buy a gas meter, you should clarify the number of gas appliances in the apartment. Their number will affect the throughput of your future meter. You can check the information for the estimated consumption in the documentation for the gas equipment available in your home. Having counted all the indicators for gas consumption in one hour, you will be able to easily choose the meter of the required marking for yourself.

When making a purchase, one more condition should be clarified - from which side the gas will flow through your meter. Based on this, the meter model for the apartment should be selected with the right and left gas flow directions.

Installation rules

Installing a gas appliance is not an easy task. First of all, you should contact the local gas organization, because only there they will be able to give you all qualified advice, clarify all the conditions and details of the installation. If you have not purchased a meter yourself, you can be offered it at the gas organization. But remember that such a purchase will cost you a little more. Therefore, it is recommended that you try to purchase it yourself, this will help you save your money.

A meter that was purchased outside the gas organization will need to be verified, but it is not free.

But the installation of the device will still require the participation of experienced craftsmen who have the appropriate permission to carry out gas work, because they must be carried out in compliance with certain features. Installation should be carried out away from stoves, sinks and other sources of heat and moisture. At the same time, the place for installing the meter should not be "deaf". It is better to place the counter in a well-ventilated area. The choice of the location for mounting the accounting device to gas appliances should be determined in accordance with the recommendations of the factories that produce your gas equipment. If such information is not indicated in the passports, apply the generally accepted minimum dimensions for installation:

  • from any apparatus operating on gas - at least 80 cm;
  • from powerful gas stoves, digesters, stoves - at least 100 cm.

If the meter is installed outdoors, protection against the influence of natural factors and unauthorized persons on the device should be provided. Usually in such a situation, the device is installed in a metal box that can be locked.

Cost of work and security measures

The rates for the work depend on a number of conditions. Firstly, on the features of the installed device. Secondly, from the placement of pipes and household gas appliances.

When operating gas appliances, you must remember one basic rule. In case of any problems, you should immediately call experienced specialists who have permission to carry out such work.

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The easiest mineral to use is gas. This blue fuel is used in our homes for cooking, water heating, heating. The consumption control in the apartment is carried out by a household gas meter, which by its design can be electronic or mechanical. There are several basic control methods on the basis of which these measuring instruments are created. They are used in everyday life, municipal, industrial enterprises. Their models are designed for different flow rates, pipe diameters.

What is a gas meter

The device for controlling the consumption of blue fuel is called a gas meter. It is included in the gas main (pipe) supplying the house or apartment outside the room or inside it. Using various methods to determine the speed of a gaseous substance passing through it, it determines the volume of gas consumed. This value, converted into cubic meters, we see on the instrument panel. Liquid-crystal displays are used in electronic flow meters, in mechanical ones - a mechanical counter, which has red divisions showing fractional parts of a cubic meter.

How it works

The gas flow meter consists of three main parts: a sealed housing, a measuring transducer, and a counting device. The measuring mechanism is the main element, and the principle of converting the flow into a mechanical or electrical effect on the counting device determines the type of device. Mechanical converters use different properties of gases to move the lever acting on the calculating device. Electronic sensors convert the properties of the flow into an electrical impulse that increases the readings on the scoreboard.

Principle of operation

The measuring transducer uses the physical properties of the flow of a gaseous substance. According to the principle of its operation, there are several types of counters:

  1. Membrane or diaphragm - alternately fills two measuring chambers separated by a membrane. Each chamber has a fixed volume. The inlet and outlet valves are asymmetrically synchronized and alternately let in and out the gas. The movements of the membrane are converted by the lever into a rotation of the drive of the counting device, which shows the volume of fuel that has passed through the device.
  2. Rotary gas meter - uses gas pressure in special tanks to drive two figure-of-eight shafts (rotors), one of which is connected to a counting mechanism drive. The counter converts the number of revolutions into the amount of fuel. The advantage is that it works at low pressure.
  3. The turbine principle is based on measuring the flow velocity by counting the number of revolutions of the turbines that rotate under the pressure of the flow. Such metering devices are used only at public utilities and industrial enterprises for metering large volumes.
  4. The vortex flow meter uses the dependence of the frequency of pressure fluctuations that occur after the jet of a gaseous substance is given a vortex shape. The mechanism for accounting for these fluctuations is complex, requires the use of complex microprocessor technology, so such devices are expensive and are used only at large gas distribution enterprises.

Types of gas meters

The main characteristic that separates gas flow meters into two types is their throughput or the volume of gas that can pass through the counting device in 1 hour. According to this indicator, they are divided into:

  1. Household - this is the most common type with a throughput of up to 12 cubic meters / h. They use a membrane, diaphragm and rotational measurement principle.
  2. Industrial - all flow meters with a throughput above 12 cubic meters per hour. Up to a value of 200 cubic meters / h, rotary converters are mainly used, above this indicator - turbine, vortex.

When purchasing a gas meter, you need to clearly understand how much you will consume - the type of device you need and its price depend on it. Gas distribution companies in different cities recommend the use of certain models. This is due to the well-established system of verification and repair of such devices at these enterprises, the availability of spare parts, and the qualifications of personnel. Therefore, it is worth asking the gas service where to buy a gas meter, acceptable models and brands of gas equipment.

You can buy household gas meters in hardware stores or building supermarkets in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other Russian cities. For active Internet users, you can find out how much a gas meter costs in numerous online stores. Without leaving your home, it will be easy to choose a model from the photo, and then order. On promotions, on sales, with discounts, make a purchase more profitable. Delivery of all goods is carried out by courier services or cheaper - by mail.

Electronic gas meter

To measure gas consumption in apartments with central heating and hot water supply, a flow meter is required that is designed for its small flow. The presented small-sized version of such an electronic type device is designed to measure flow up to 1.6 m3 / h (gas stove):

  • model name: Grand 1.6;
  • price: 2,454 rubles;
  • characteristics: materials - aluminum alloy, plastic, length - 145 mm, width - 86 mm, height - 83 mm, weight - 0.7 kg, operating temperature - from -10 ° C to + 50 ° C, maximum flow - 1, 6 m³/h, calibration period - 12 years;
  • pluses: connects in a horizontal and vertical position;
  • cons: not marked.

Modern measuring instruments have a liquid crystal display and high measurement accuracy. The presented gas flow meter has an indirect measurement method, in which the flow velocity affects the frequency of self-oscillations created by the jet self-oscillator:

  • model name: SGM-1.6;
  • price: 2,500 rubles;
  • characteristics: maximum consumption - 1.6 m³ / h, maximum pressure - 5 kPa, temperature of the measured medium - from -10°C to +50°C, power supply voltage - 3.6 V, dimensions - length 110 mm, width 84 cm ;
  • pluses: measurement limit - 99999.999 cubic meters;
  • cons: not marked.

Mechanical

Mechanical flowmeters use different counting device drive systems. The presented version of JSC "NZGA" (Belarus) is designed to measure the flow in residential buildings and housing and communal services:

  • model name: SGMN-1 G6;
  • price: 3 300 rubles;
  • characteristics: maximum flow - 10 m³ / h, temperature from -40 ° C to + 50 ° C, dimensions - 306x165x223 mm, calibration period - 8 years, weight - 3.8 kg;
  • pluses: does not require welding during installation;
  • cons: large dimensions.

The advantage of mechanical measurement devices is their simplicity of design, they do not require additional purchase of batteries. The proposed version of TM ELSTER Gaselectronics (Russia) is designed to measure the flow of propane, butane, liquefied gas:

  • model name: BK-G4T;
  • price: 4 800 rubles;
  • characteristics: maximum consumption - 6 m³ / h, maximum pressure - 50 kPa, temperature from -40 to +50 ° C, dimensions - 334x215x323 mm, fitting thread size - G1, center distance - 110 mm;
  • pluses: high reliability;
  • cons: it's expensive.

Membrane

The most common gas meters for domestic use are membrane flow meters. The Belarusian manufacturer JV BEMKROMGAZ offers a flow meter with high reliability and a 2-year warranty:

  • model name: Berestye G6 (G6);
  • price: 4 500 rubles;
  • characteristics: measurement range - from 0.06 to 10 m³ / h, warranty period - 2 years from the date of commissioning, calibration period - 8 years;
  • pluses: there are modifications in the right and left versions;
  • cons: not marked.

The membrane type is the simplest and most reliable. The Russian manufacturer ELSTER Gazelektronika LLC (Arzamas) produces them under license from Krom Schroder (Germany):

  • model name: VK-G 2.5 KromSchroder;
  • price: 980 rubles;
  • characteristics: maximum flow - 2.5 m³ / h, temperature from -40 to + 50 ° C, weight - 1.9 kg, calibration period - 10 years, dimensions - 195x212x155 cm;
  • pluses: exists in the right and left execution;
  • cons: not marked.

Vortex

For industrial use in gas boilers, process plants, furnaces, metallurgical units, flow meters based on the vortex measurement principle are used. METRAN (Russia) offers a wide range of flowmeters of this type:

  • model name: Metran-331;
  • price: 30,000 rubles;
  • characteristics: weight - from 6 to 9.7 kg, calibration period - 3 years, measurement range - from 1 to 30 m³ / h;
  • pluses: an opportunity to choose a complete set under the requirements;
  • cons: expensive.

An ultrasonic flow meter measures the difference in the transit time of ultrasonic pulses in the direction of flow and against it. The Russian company Irvis produces industrial measuring devices, the advantages of which are the stability of metrological characteristics, ease of installation:

  • model name: IRVIS-RS4;
  • price: 120,000 rubles;
  • characteristics: range - from 0.5 m³ / h to 230 m³ / h, pressure - from 0.05 to 1.6 MPa, temperature - from -40 to + 45 ° С, power supply - 220 V, 50 Hz, explosion protection - 1ExibIICT4X, calibration period – 2 years;
  • pluses: high accuracy of measurements;
  • cons: expensive.

Turbine

Turbine meters are designed to measure the flow of purified non-aggressive gases (natural, air, nitrogen, argon, etc.) at industrial and municipal enterprises. Elster produces the following models of flowmeters for custody transfer:

  • model name: TRZ;
  • price: 42,000 rubles;
  • characteristics: elements - sealed housing, measuring transducer, turbine wheels, calibration period - 10 years, range from 13 m³/h to 25,000 m³/h;
  • pluses: measuring transducer from ELSTER (Germany);
  • cons: high cost.

Turbine flow meters are used in industry to measure the volume of smoothly changing flows and account for commercial operations. ETALONPRIBOR produces devices for the following purposes:

  • model name: SG-16MT-800-2 Du 150;
  • price: 87 750 rubles;
  • characteristics: operating temperature range - from -30 to + 50 ° С, calibration period - 5 years, maximum flow - 800 m³ / h, maximum pressure - 1.6 MPa, weight - 35 kg;
  • pluses: the ability to order standard sizes of devices for any diameter of the gas pipe;
  • cons: high price.

Rotary

Based on the volumetric principle of measurement, the rotary counter provides the ability to control any gaseous substances. Delta control devices are designed for commercial accounting of gases with flow up to 1000 m3/h:

  • model name: DELTA CYBLE_SENSOR_ATEX V2;
  • price: 65,000 rubles;
  • characteristics: range - from 0.4 to 1000 m³ / h in pipelines with DN from 40 to 150 mm, flanges - ISO PN10-ISO PN110, ANSI125-ANSI600;
  • pluses: accounting for reverse flow;
  • cons: expensive.

The principle of operation of measuring complexes based on rotational flow sensors is based on the simultaneous measurement of the volume, pressure and temperature of blue fuel, taking into account its compressibility. The SG-EK complex of the Saratov company SNGK is used at gas distribution points, facilities of the oil refining, petrochemical industry:

  • model name: SG-EKVz-R;
  • price: 117,000 rubles;
  • characteristics: range - from 10 m³ / h to 25000 m³ / h, temperature range from -20 to +50 ° C, maximum pressure - 1.6 MPa;
  • pluses: it has an explosion-proof design, explosion protection marking - 1ЕхibIIВТ;
  • cons: high cost.

Diaphragm gas meters

Diaphragm-type mechanical flow meters are installed in residential buildings or apartments for gas metering. Long service life, high sensitivity characterizes BOGO devices (South Korea):

  • model name: KG-6 (G4);
  • price: 3 500 rubles;
  • characteristics: maximum flow - 6 m³ / h, maximum pressure - 10 kPa, maximum indication - 99.999 m³ / h, ambient temperature - from -40 to +60 ° С, thread sizes of fittings - РТ 3/4 "(20mm), weight - 1.91 kg, center distance - 130 mm, dimensions - 23.3x16.5x13.4 cm;
  • pluses: accurate measurement of even a small volume;
  • cons: not marked.

The volume of gas depends on its temperature, therefore, for measurement accuracy, orifice meters are equipped with temperature sensors. The device, manufactured by Belarusian manufacturers, is equipped with a temperature compensator:

  • model name: SHD-3T G6 diaphragm;
  • price: 44 500 rubles;
  • characteristics: maximum flow - 10 m³ / h, working pressure max - 60 kPa, working temperature from -40 ° C to + 50 ° C, service life 20 years, overall dimensions - 310x185x245 mm, weight - 4.3 kg;
  • pluses: calibration period - 8 years;
  • cons: not marked.

Street

For outdoor installation and operation in various weather conditions, reliable measuring instruments with protection of components from the effects of precipitation are required. Elster's diaphragm-type flowmeter with a mechanical temperature corrector is used in everyday life and at enterprises in various industries:

  • model name: Elster VK-G4T (outdoor) with film;
  • price: 11,000 rubles;
  • characteristics: nominal flow - 4 m³/h, maximum flow - 6 m³/h, calibration period - 10 years;
  • pluses: bimetallic temperature compensation;
  • cons: expensive.

Utilities and industrial enterprises have increased requirements for accounting accuracy. The presented flowmeter is able to provide high accuracy when operating in all regions of the country:

  • model name: BK-G10 T (Outdoor);
  • price: 26 970 rubles;
  • characteristics: maximum flow - 16 m³ / h, pressure - up to 50 kPa, center distance - 250 mm, operating temperature - from - 30 to + 50 ° C, dimensions - 334x215x323 mm, weight - 5.7 kg;
  • pluses: service life of 24 years;
  • cons: high cost.

How to choose a gas meter

The main input data when choosing a gas meter are:

  • throughput. It must be higher than the gas consumption of all consumer devices. Household four-burner stoves, gas water heaters consume no more than 2.5 cubic meters / h, so a meter with a capacity of more than 5 cubic meters is suitable for an apartment with a stove and a water heater. m/h
  • Direction of flow in a pipe. This indicator must correspond to the flow direction of the metering device. It is advisable to purchase devices with an electronic corrector - a device that takes into account temperature and other atmospheric effects on measurement accuracy.
  • Gas meter price, installation costs.
  • General service life. Good options - with a period of 15-20 years.
  • Intertest period. The best samples of household appliances have this indicator for at least 10 years.

For a private house

It is especially necessary to carefully consider the purchase when choosing a gas meter for a private house. The main unit will be a gas heating boiler. It is necessary to take into account its maximum consumption in the coldest periods. To this value must be added the consumption of a water heating device, a gas stove. The nominal value of the flow meter should be 30-50% higher than the sum of all consumers. An important point is the installation location of the flowmeter. If it is necessary to place it on the street, street models with a filter and a thermal corrector are required.

To the apartment

When choosing a gas meter for an apartment, decide on your peak gas consumption. If you have central heating, there will be less consumption for the volume of consumption of the heating boiler. Devices that work with noise are best placed in the pantry, compact electronic flow meters are suitable for the kitchen. An electronic meter is more accurate, but also more expensive. If you want to save money, choose mechanical flow meters. The lower the cost of a gas meter for an apartment, the greater the measurement error they allow, for which you will have to overpay.



The high price of utilities is perhaps one of the most important problems of people. Moreover, many quite rightly believe that they significantly overpay for resources. The installation of metering devices helps to solve the problem. A gas meter is one such device that will help you significantly reduce costs, because its purchase and installation will pay off in a few months. Let's try to understand the varieties of devices, and also decide which of the metering devices is better. Consider gas meters in an apartment - how to choose, by what criteria?

Classification

To know how to choose gas meters for an apartment, we will classify apartment devices, starting from the principle of operation.

Membrane:

  • This is a simple and reliable design.
  • Membrane gas meters are relatively inexpensive, but have significant dimensions.
  • This design is produced by both domestic and foreign companies.
  • The device is absolutely safe and durable. Its working resource is about 30 years.

The principle of operation is simple. The gas flow causes the diaphragm to move. The counting mechanism takes into account the amount of gas you use.

Important! The disadvantage of membrane meters is that if it is necessary to measure large volumes of gas, it can give inaccurate readings.

Rotary:

  • The frequency of verification of such metering devices is at least once every 5 years.
  • These devices operate almost silently.

These are important advantages.

The main detail of such a device is two rotors, which form a kind of "eight" between them. The account of the consumed gas is made on the movement of rotors.

Important! The downside is the low accuracy. Not a very pleasant feature is that it is not reliable enough and fails more often than others.

Electronic:

  • This is the most accurate gas meter.
  • The device is compact, has a modern design, works completely silently.
  • The frequency of verification is much less frequent compared to rotary ones - once every 10-12 years.
  • The meters are suitable for installation both in residential premises and in industrial enterprises.

Important! They have one drawback - a relatively high cost.

Conclusion

If your gas consumption is limited to a column or stove, then the best gas meter for an apartment will be a rotary type or electronic device.

How to choose a gas meter for a private house?

When choosing a gas meter for an apartment, the following factors are taken into account.

  • Dimensions of the device, the place of its installation.
  • Price.
  • Noise at work.
  • The length of the period between two verifications.
  • The value of the marginal norms of gas consumption.

Other features:

  • The choice of a meter also depends on external conditions - ideal if the operating temperature range is from -20 to +60 degrees.
  • If the machine is too noisy and (or) large, it is advisable to install it in the pantry. More compact option - for the kitchen.
  • Given the need to periodically check the device, it is necessary that access to it be free.

Important! When planning the purchase budget, deciding which gas meter is better to put in the house, consider the installation costs. It is advisable to entrust the installation of a gas meter in an apartment to specialists.

Overview of manufacturing companies

Russian companies produce devices that are best suited to the conditions of gas consumption in the countries of the former USSR. Here is a rating of gas meters for an apartment.

Betar:

  • Counters from this company are often used for apartments with a gas stove.
  • The gas pipeline can be either vertical or horizontal.
  • The period between two verifications is 12 years.

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Gazstroyneft:

  • The company manufactures jet devices for gas metering in an apartment.
  • The minimum operating life of the device is 12 years.

Important! Products of such trademarks as “Electropribor”, “Vector” or “Signal” are also popular.

Installation Features

It turns out that buying a metering device in an apartment is not all. How to install a gas meter in an apartment?

  • The first step is to submit an application to the gas supply service for the installation of a meter. Next are the technical requirements. The minimum height of the device is 1.6 m. At the same time, it is necessary to leave a gap of 3 cm between the wall and the fixture. This will reduce the risk of corrosion of the device.
  • It is also necessary to ensure that the meter is installed in a well-ventilated area, in no case near water or heating equipment.
  • Before installation, you need to take care of the dust filter, without which the device will not work properly.
  • After installing the meter, the master will make a note in the technical passport for the device. Alternatively, you can contact the gas service to register the device.
  • The next step is sealing the gas meter.

Important! In addition, such documents must be signed.