Any gas equipment carries a potential hazard. Can a gas column explode? For some reason, many users believe that the operation of a boiler or speaker is much more dangerous than, for example, a gas stove. Is it so? Under normal conditions, there will be no explosion, but improper installation or breakdowns can increase this probability.
For what reasons the technique explodes, how to avoid such a fate? Let's consider in detail.
Why could an explosion happen?
Experts list the main causes of such consequences:
- Self connect. Note that you can install and install the speaker yourself. You can hang the device, bring a water pipeline to it. But you must entrust the connection to the gas pipeline to a professional. Initially, you need to collect documents and installation permissions. Then you contact the gas service, which will come to the call and connect the device. Only then can the column be commissioned.
- Soviet geyser. How is this dangerous? Outdated equipment does not have a protection system. This includes control sensors, thermostats that monitor the operation of each node. In the event of overheating or fuel leakage, the old device will not respond.
It is proved that an explosion occurs when the gas concentration in the air is up to 5-15%.
- Unauthorized changes in the design of equipment. It is forbidden to change anything in the column device yourself. If the work is disrupted, not only damage, but also an explosion is quite possible.
Can a modern gas boiler / column explode
Theoretically, for a technique to explode, the following reasons are needed:
- The empty pipe is heated without a coolant.
- Water in the radiator does not circulate, but stands and boils to critical temperatures.
Both that, and another is impossible, because even in the cheapest columns of "Economy class" a security system is installed. Empty pipes will not heat up, because until you open the mixer to supply water, the burner will not start. And as soon as you close it, the heating will stop.
The heating temperature, fluid flow rate is controlled by special sensors. All models are equipped with these sensors:
- Thermal sensor. Monitors the rise in temperature. As soon as the water heats up to the set value, it sends a signal to the main module and it turns off the heating.
- Duct sensor. Fixes the speed of pressure in the pipes.
- Flexible diaphragm. Serves for opening the gas valve. If the pressure in the line is sufficient, then the membrane bends and the fuel enters the burner. As soon as the pressure decreases, the membrane returns to its initial position and the gas supply stops.
- Ionization sensor. If the flame in the burner goes out, the sensor sends a signal to turn off the equipment.
- Sensor products tap. Reacts to lack of draft in the chimney. Ideally, smoke should exit normally through the smoke shaft. If this does not happen, protection is triggered. Heard that the smell of burning? Then check the chimney. In case of blockage, the mine is cleaned.
The smell of gas from the boiler in the house? Close the shut-off valves and call the gas service for inspection.
Danger arises when the operation of equipment goes out of control. What experts recommend in order to avoid emergency situations:
- Buy equipment for heating only in specialized stores. Get a guarantee to contact a service center in the event of a breakdown.
- Trust the connection to specialists.
- Once a year, carry out breakdown prevention and maintenance. Clean components and parts from scale, soot and blockages.
- If problems occur during ignition (the column bangs, claps), be sure to contact the master.
Any equipment can be dangerous if used improperly. Control the operation of your devices, then you will not have to deal with the consequences.