How and with what can you clean the gas column yourself at home?

The presence of a gas column in the house significantly simplifies the life of residents who do not have to suffer in the event of a disconnection of hot water. The only thing, the owners of the device will have to learn how to clean the gas column, otherwise you will have to call a specialist every time when there is a suspicion of contamination of its elements.

In general, any device that runs on natural gas must be inspected regularly for scale or carbon deposits. At home, using your own resources, it is quite possible to blow out the design radiator, clean its heat exchanger, and remove the soot layer. You only need to follow the sequence of actions and adhere to safety regulations.

Why clean the gas column and how to understand that this procedure is necessary?

Tap water contains an impressive amount of mineral salts, which under the influence of high temperatures are modified, which leads to the formation of scale on the walls of the elements. As a result of the narrowing of the gaps of the already narrow elements, structural failures occur. To understand that cleaning the gas column is necessary, you can on the following grounds:

1. The device does not turn on at all or turns off independently, having worked for a short period of time.
2. The structure of the scale is such that its porous texture has heat-insulating properties, which is why the column unusually slowly cools down. Many models have thermal protection sensors that are constantly triggered.
3. Productivity is reduced even if the burner is operating as usual.
4. The weakening of the pressure when leaving the column as a result of narrowing of the gaps of the tubes with layers of scale.

Tip: Before you try to clean the gas column with your own hands, it is necessary to shut off the water and gas supply on the pipes. Even if this can be done directly on the structure, it is better to play it safe and block the flow of substances on the pipes themselves.

House craftsmen should remember that work requiring disassembly of the gas part of the column can only be carried out by specialists in this field. Any thoughtless action in this area can lead to an accident.

Simple and effective pollution prevention

Practice shows that the radiator, water intake unit and parts of the heat exchanger can be cleaned much less often (or do not have to do this at all) if options for softening water are provided:

• Installing a filter will allow you to collect most of the scale. And to clean or even replace this part is much easier than to process all parts of the column.
• You can try installing an electronic type water softener. The unique stand-alone device is mounted directly on the water pipe, acting on the water stream. Scale forms much more slowly, even with heavy use of the column.
• In order to prevent blocking of gas column parts with soot and soot, it is recommended to regularly check and clean the nozzles (burner and igniter openings).

Even the above methods are enough to improve the quality of the gas column, increase its life. If, however, quite a lot has passed since the start of using the device, or the above methods did not help, you will have to clean the available structural elements.

Cleaning rules for the water inlet and heat exchanger

The water intake unit is located at the inlet of the water conduction system and consists of two parts: a strainer that prevents clogging of the heat exchanger pipes with pieces of rust, and a membrane responsible for supplying gas when the water is turned on.

To clean the structure with your own hands, you need to carry out the following manipulations:

• We remove the water receiving unit from the body of the structure, having previously unscrewed the screws holding its parts.
• We clean the filter, after which it must be washed under strong pressure of water.
• Be sure to evaluate the state of the membrane, it should be absolutely flat. The presence of deformation indicates the need to replace the part. Today, very popular interchangeable silicone membranes that can last much longer than traditional counterparts.
• We assemble the cleaned structure. At the same time, it is recommended to tighten the opposite screws, then the membrane will stretch evenly.

Cleaning the heat exchanger consists of the following steps:

• We remove the water filter and clean it with Silit or its equivalent.
• We unwind the pipes at the inlet and outlet, remove the apparatus and turn it upside down.
• Using a rubber bulb, pour half a liter of vinegar into the heat exchanger and leave the structure for a couple of hours, waiting for the scale to dissolve.
• We merge the composition, place the element in its original place. We put a deep container under the column, and then let the water run. It should flush the inside of the heat exchanger. We continue the manipulation until the water becomes clear. We connect the remaining pipes and check the quality of the column.

To clean the radiator, you can use the most ordinary vacuum cleaner without washing functions. You just need to walk along the surface of the element until the soot and soot reach the maximum.

How can I remove carbon deposits?

At home, to get rid of soot, you can only clean the jets. To do this, take a thin metal wire and punch all the holes. We clean soot from the surface with a metal brush. In addition, it is recommended to check for gas leaks. To do this, prepare a soap solution with dense and plentiful foam. We apply it to suspicious areas (connecting places of the apparatus and pipes). If nothing happens, everything is in order. If the foam begins to bubble, you need to shut off the gas again and call the gas service.

In addition, you can independently check the quality of traction in the absence of special sensors. You just need to bring a burning match or flame from the lighter to the chimney. If the draft is good, then the flame will go out or will sway violently. In all other cases, it is better to call specialists.