Heating a private house with gas cylinders: boilers, consumption, reviews

The nuances of heating with gas cylinders

Cylinder heating at home
Properly organized heating using gas cylinders is important for houses with permanent residence, as well as for summer cottages. Liquefied gas is used as an energy carrier, which differs in its properties from natural gas.

In order to heat a private house using gas cylinders with your own hands, you need to familiarize yourself with the features of its organization. An important step is the choice of boiler, since it must be adapted specifically for this type of gas. In addition, the following factors are taken into account:

Estimated consumption volume. Directly affects the consumption when heating with gas cylinders and their reserve to ensure heat supply;
Preparing the container storage area. Safety measures must be observed;
Organization of gas transportation from cylinders to the boiler. Properly organized individual heating from gas cylinders should be safe;
Selecting a supplier for filling gas cylinders.

If you carefully read all the reviews when heating a house with gas cylinders, you can note the complexity of the configuration and installation of this type of heating supply. Therefore, it is necessary to calculate the parameters of all elements in advance so that after their installation they can ensure normal operation of the system.

Negative reviews

Heating using liquefied bottled gas, according to consumers, also has its disadvantages. If the home is located far from the city, then the cost of raw materials increases due to delivery costs. When it is cold outside, using liquefied gas may be accompanied by the risk of the gearbox freezing.

Buyers also do not like the fact that the delivery of a new supply of fuel may be difficult due to weather conditions when the roads are swept away. Before you start designing the heating of a private house with liquefied gas, you should also pay attention to the fact that installation of such a system is permitted only by qualified specialists. You can make only the simplest knots yourself.

What is the difference between gas holder liquefied fuel and main gas

Main fuel is methane in gaseous state. The temperature of the natural substance corresponds to the environment. Liquefied gas is a mixture of butane and propane. It is strongly cooled to the state of a liquid with various chemical additives. The storage and transportation of liquefied and carbon gas are quite different.

Ground gas holder Main gas Main gas

Natural gas does not require significant processing before delivery to consumers. The liquefied substance requires gasification. To do this, you will need to install an evaporation unit. There are submersible, cabinet evaporators, as well as ring-type equipment for converting liquid fuels. At the same time, the cost of gas tank fuel is significantly higher than that of main fuel.

Connection cost

The size of the gas holder should allow heating the house throughout the year. The cost of a tank with a volume of 6.5 m3 is about 180-240 thousand rubles (it all depends on the manufacturer of the gas tank). You can save money by purchasing a used gas tank. To connect to the central main pipe, you will need to pay several times more, even if the communications are located close to the house. The highway's capacity is limited, so you must first obtain permission and draw up a project.

Energy efficiency and cost of maintenance

The operating and maintenance costs of the systems are approximately the same. A house with an area of 100 m2 requires 3000-3100 m3 of natural gas or 1000 m3 of LPG. But the cost of methane is several times less than liquefied gas, so the annual costs are almost equal.

When boilers operate, a minimal amount of soot and soot is formed, so cleaning is rarely carried out. When operating a gas tank, a small amount of electricity is required. To heat a large private house, it is better to connect to the central gas pipeline (if available). To heat a small country house, you can use an autonomous tank.

Calculation of costs for the installation of autonomous gas heating

When comparing which types of heating systems will be the least expensive, you must first pay attention to the consumption of liquefied gas for heating. It is advisable to compare the upcoming costs with similar costs for other types of fuel and decide which option will be more profitable.

Initial costs for equipment and arrangement

The costs of purchasing equipment and installing an autonomous liquefied gas heating system in your home may vary slightly in different regions of residence. But in general, when compared with connecting to the main gas pipeline, the difference in cost will be insignificant. It will be more expensive only if you use not cylinders, but a gas holder with a volume of several cubic meters. Its cost will be more than 300,000 rubles.

Also, the cost of arranging premises for boilers using LPG is almost equal in cost compared to those using diesel fuel. As evidenced by reviews, heating with liquefied gas only requires higher initial costs when it serves as an alternative to solid fuel or electric heating. But during further operation, the funds invested in heating a private house with liquefied gas will gradually pay off due to the profitability of this type of fuel.

Gas costs for heating a private home

Just a few years ago, a propane-butane mixture was much more expensive than main gas (methane), but over time the price difference between them is decreasing. Therefore, relative indicators of the cost and consumption of liquefied gas for heating demonstrate the feasibility of using this energy carrier.

Type of fuel	Specific heat of combustion, mJ	Retail cost of fuel, rub.	Cost of kW/h energy, rub.
Propane-butane mixture (LPG)	45–47	20–24 (per 1 kg)	1,7–2,0
Natural gas	32–40	5.2–5.6 (per 1 m³)	0,6–0,9
Diesel fuel	40–42	23–27 (per 1 liter)	2,6–2,8
Electricity	—	—	3,5–3,8

The simplest way to determine the real consumption of liquefied gas for heating a house is to correlate the mass of gas in one cylinder with the technological characteristics of the heating equipment. In this case, it is more convenient to calculate the consumption by weight, since the volume (in liters) depends on the density and percentage composition of the propane-butane mixture pumped into the cylinder.

A standard 50-liter cylinder can be filled with 35–40 liters of LPG, which in terms of weight gives an average of 22 kg of gas.

Let's look at a specific example to determine the required amount of liquefied gas in cylinders for heating a house with an area of 100 m²:

To heat the specified area you will need (at maximum standards) 10 kW of heat energy;
However, the boiler does not operate constantly at maximum mode, and its average load factor can be taken as 0.5. This means we need 5 kW;
With a calorific value of liquefied gas of 46 mJ/kg, to produce 1 kW of heat energy, about 0.1 kg of LPG will be consumed per hour, and for 5 kW, 0.5 kg of LPG will be required;
12 kg, or almost half of the cylinder, will be consumed per day;
The monthly consumption of liquefied gas for continuous heating of the house will be approximately 13–15 cylinders.

The volume of the gas holder may be enough to operate the heating system throughout the entire season.
What will the consumption be if you do not use cylinders, but pump fuel into the gas holder? How often will you have to call a gas station to replenish the gas supply in the “five cubic meter” tank that is most common among consumers? Let's figure it out:

Any of the containers for liquefied gas is not filled “to the neck”, but only 80–85%. Accordingly, a tank with a volume of 5 m³ will contain about 4250 liters or (in terms of weight) 2300 kg of gas;
We have already determined that in our case, the liquefied gas heating system consumes 0.5 kg of fuel per hour;
We divide the total mass of gas contained in the gas tank 2300 kg by 0.5 kg/hour, and we get 4600 hours - for such a time we have enough fuel reserve;
Dividing 4600 hours by 24, we get a total of 190 days. That is, one refill of a gas tank with a volume of 5 m³ is enough to heat a 100 m² house for almost the entire heating season (in a temperate climate).

These are theoretical calculations, but in reality, fuel consumption can be significantly reduced. With the correct setting of combustion modes, a gas heating boiler for liquefied gas can consume 1.5–2 times less fuel, and the temperature in the house will be maintained at an acceptable level.

To reduce the amount of gas burned, use automation, which switches the boiler to moderate mode at night, reducing the temperature in the system by 7–9 degrees, thereby achieving a cost reduction of 30%.

How to heat a house with liquefied gas

In essence, the organization of such heating is not much different from heating with main gas. A conventional water heating circuit is installed. The whole problem lies in the gas supply device, which has its own characteristics. As a rule, the regulatory framework of the countries of the post-Soviet space requires the completion of a project for the installation of a system and its approval before commissioning.

In accordance with the Rules, fuel in gas cylinders is placed outdoors, in a closed cabinet with the appropriate inscription. The supply line goes from this cabinet to the heat generator, whose burner device is adapted for burning LPG. Containers can be connected to the main line in various ways:

through gearboxes;
using special gas fittings.

In the first case, it is important to choose a reducer that is able to provide the necessary gas flow for the heating unit. This is not difficult to do, the exact gas consumption is indicated in the passport for the boiler or burner, and the reducer must be selected based on it. Only such heating with gas cylinders creates a lot of inconvenience:

Only such heating with gas cylinders creates a lot of inconvenience:

fuel leaves all cylinders at the same time, the container where the reducer provides the greatest pressure is emptied fastest;
to control the remaining fuel, you need to constantly visit the cabinet and observe the pressure gauge readings;
according to the operating rules, you cannot release bottled gas to the end; you should “catch” the moment when the minimum limit is reached and close the reducer valve;
A separate reducer must be installed for each vessel.

It is more convenient and safer to install gas fittings designed for individual and group installations. It makes it possible to empty the cylinders one by one, with them automatically disconnecting from the main line when the lower pressure limit is reached. At the user's request, the system is equipped with a remote electronic display installed inside the cottage. The display shows the remaining fuel and allows you to change liquefied gas in cylinders on time, and do this without stopping the heat generator.

How to convert a heating boiler to liquefied gas

It is necessary to change the supply speed of the gas-air mixture.
You will need to install a set of liquefied gas jets.
Configure automation for other operating parameters.

The technical documentation of heating equipment indicates the minimum pressure at which the burner continues to operate. The lower this indicator, the more propane-butane mixture it will be possible to use from a filled fuel tank. Typically, 15-30% of the total volume remains in the container.

Nozzles for boilers for liquefied gas

The difference between nozzles for liquefied and main gas is the different diameters of the outlet. As a rule, jets for a propane-butane mixture are narrower.
After installing a set of nozzles to convert the heating boiler from natural gas to liquefied gas, the pressure in the system increases slightly.
The reduced diameter of the nozzle leads to a decrease in the flow rate of the gas-air propane-butane mixture. For normal operation of a 10 kW unit, the pressure is required to be no more than 0.86 kg/hour.

Which gas is more profitable to heat - natural or liquefied?

Changes in the design and reconfiguration of the boiler when using liquefied gas are temporary. From the start of registration and ordering of a project for the installation of heating equipment connected to the main gas pipeline, it may take about six months. During this period, it is not economically feasible to heat the premises with electric or solid fuel heating equipment specially purchased for this purpose. The cost of converting a conventional boiler to liquefied gas ranges from 500-1000 rubles.
Connecting a gas holder - in this case, the cost of using the mixture is more profitable than heating with wood, electricity or diesel fuel. The only condition is that a qualified specialist must adjust the pressure of liquefied gas and regulate the operation of the automation. Incorrect settings lead to an increase in consumption by approximately 15%.

Gas cylinders in winter

If gas cylinders are located outside the house, then in winter at subzero temperatures the pressure of liquefied gas decreases and the boiler may simply turn off. To prevent this from happening, the cylinders are installed in a special cabinet with good ventilation, insulated with non-flammable materials. Also suitable for this purpose are detached non-residential buildings with minimal heating. When using cylinders, safety precautions should be observed:

Special cabinet for installing cylinders

It is prohibited to heat containers with gas using open fire;
There should not be a basement or cellar near the cylinders, since liquefied gas sinks down when leaking, has no odor and can accumulate to an explosive concentration;
It is advisable to install a gas leak sensor;
Storage of full containers is allowed at a distance of 10 m from the living space;
Storing empty cylinders in the house is prohibited;
Once every 4 years, it is necessary to check the cylinders for integrity and tightness.

Pros and cons of running a boiler using propane cylinders

The main advantage of connecting to LPG is the speed of installation and the absence of strict regulations related to operation. There is no need to obtain an operating permit, as well as to complete design documentation, which is required for a trunk connection.

Judging by consumer reviews, heating with liquefied gas also has its disadvantages:

The need to control the fullness of cylinders. For normal operation of a gas boiler you need 3-4 gas cylinders. Monitoring exactly when the gas will run out is quite problematic without additional equipment. If you plan to constantly operate the system, it is better to spend money and connect the boiler to several cylinders through a ramp and reducer.
Gas cost - compared to the main connection, LPG heating costs are slightly higher, but less than when using an electric boiler.
Features when connecting to a propane tank. According to the PB, you will need to take the containers to another ventilated room or outside, which is not always convenient. It is necessary to separately purchase a device for connecting at least four gas cylinders to the boiler, as well as control and control valves.
Conversion - not all boilers can be converted to LPG with the same efficiency. Replacing the burner will cost approximately 30-40% of the total cost of the boiler.
The need to attract qualified specialists. Only a licensed specialist can connect several propane cylinders into a single network, change the burner and make the connection correctly.

Some of the above disadvantages apply equally to connection to the main gas pipeline.

Calculation of power and temperature of a warm water floor

Safety Reviews

Liquefied gas is heavier than air. If it leaks from a cylinder, it collects above the floor surface, and you can feel it in the room when it reaches a critical point, which is accompanied by the risk of explosion. For this reason, it is better to install gas outdoors, placing it in a metal compartment. The cylinder must be oriented vertically.

If you decide to use liquefied gas heating, consumers are advised to equip the device for their placement with ventilation holes. It is strictly prohibited to place cylinders under the house in the basement, this also applies to holes in the yard. Buyers are warned when using liquefied gas against some possible scenarios. For example, heating a cylinder with heating elements or electrical appliances is strictly prohibited if it is frozen. In order to prevent exposure to ultraviolet radiation, the structure with the installation should be located on the outside of the home, preferably on the north side.

Calculation of the number of gas cylinders for heating

Types of heating cylinders

One of the significant disadvantages of such heat supply is the constant replenishment of fuel reserves. Therefore, it is necessary to calculate in advance how many cylinders are needed for the boiler. There is no exact method for this. But there are a number of ways in which you can determine approximate fuel consumption.

To determine the consumption when heating with gas cylinders, you must read the technical documentation of the boiler. It indicates fuel consumption for both natural and liquefied gas. Usually in the latter case, manufacturers give the flow rate in kg/hour. For boilers with a power of 24 kW it is about 3.5 kg/hour.

In addition, the intensity of fuel consumption is taken into account. On average, to maintain normal temperatures in winter, the heating supply of a private house with bottled gas operates from 12 to 16 hours a day. If the heating season is about 100 days, the total consumption for a 24 kW boiler will be equal to:

Those. On average, you will need 1 cylinder per day for a heating boiler with a capacity of 50 liters. This is the maximum fuel consumption, which can be reduced as follows:

Installation of automatic gas supply;
Purchase of modern models of boilers with high efficiency;
Insulating the house to reduce heat losses.

But even these measures will not greatly affect fuel consumption. Almost all reviews about heating with gas cylinders indicate the relevance of installing this type of heating only in houses with a small area and non-permanent residence.

The table shows how many cylinders are needed for a heating boiler depending on the area of the house.

Number of cylinders 50 l, pcs.

These are not final numbers. For each heating system, an individual calculation is made of how many cylinders are needed for the boiler. It is also necessary to take into account the correct filling of the container. All liquid is first removed and the weight of the empty cylinder is measured.

When filling a cylinder, you can check its filling level by measuring the temperature level. The area where there is a gas mixture will cool the cylinder.

Choosing a storage location for gas cylinders

Cylinder connection diagram
Before deciding on the method of storing gas cylinders, it is necessary to correctly select their capacity. Currently, containers with a capacity of 5, 12, 27 and 50 liters can be used. If heating a private house with bottled gas will be regular, it is best to purchase containers with a maximum volume of 50 liters.

To supply gas, a line is made from the place where the cylinders are stored to the boiler. You can use several containers at once by installing a gas reducer on each. It should include two pressure gauges. One of them is necessary to verify the pressure inside the cylinder, and the second shows this value at the outlet. Using the shut-off valve, the intensity of the fuel supply is regulated.

Reducer for cylinders

The location for choosing their storage directly depends on how many cylinders are needed for the heating boiler. The estimated number of containers depends on the following indicators:

Total area of the house;
Heat losses in the building;
Minimum temperature in winter.

An important point is the place where the gas heating boiler using bottled gas will be installed. The length of the supply line should be minimal in order to reduce the likelihood of its depressurization and optimize gas consumption.

In addition to heating boilers, gas convectors can be used to heat the house. But they need to be installed in each room, which is not entirely convenient for a large building.

Separate room for cylinders

Storing gas cylinders in the house
The best way to store gas cylinders for heating is to prepare a separate room. The rules for arrangement and requirements for it are described in detail in SNiP 2.04.08-87 . Therefore, before installing heating using gas cylinders, you must read this document.

The best option is if the storage room is located in close proximity to the boiler installation site. In this way, the supply line can be made as short as possible. It is also necessary to ensure the following storage conditions for containers for heating a private house from gas cylinders with your own hands:

No flammable or lubricants should be stored in the premises;
It is prohibited to use any heating devices - convectors, heaters. The exception is pipes and radiators for water heating;
Providing fresh ventilation. The average air exchange rate is 12 m³/hour per 1 m² of room;
Each cylinder must be placed on a pallet. This is necessary to maintain stability in case of possible fluctuations in the capacity during gas release.

To ensure safety, the premises must be locked. Fuel supply for heating a private house with bottled gas occurs via a pipeline. If flexible hoses are used for this, kinks must be avoided during installation.

Heating boilers using bottled gas can be installed in the kitchen or in a separate boiler room. Fuel storage space should not be located in basements or basements.

Requirements for a cabinet for storing gas cylinders

Storing cylinders in cabinets
An alternative to the method described above is the use of special metal cabinets. This is relevant for heating a dacha with gas cylinders with low fuel consumption.

It is recommended to purchase a ready-made design, since it will take into account the requirements from GOST 15860-84. They are as follows:

Ventilation. To do this, the cabinet design must have ventilation holes;
Eliminating the possibility of sunlight hitting gas cylinders. This can lead to an increase in temperature on their surface;
All elements of individual heating from gas cylinders must be made of non-combustible materials. The same applies to storage cabinets;
Presence of warning signs and inscriptions.

How long does a 50 liter gas cylinder last for heating? It all depends on the nominal consumption of the boiler. But despite this, you can only store two cylinders in one cabinet. The optimal dimensions of the structure in this case will be 2000*1000*570. Before installing the cabinet, it is necessary to make a separate foundation. Its dimensions should exceed the dimensions of the structure by 15-20 cm.

The installation rules for heating a private home from gas cylinders with your own hands are also observed:

The minimum distance from doors and windows should be 5 m;
The wall to which the cabinet will adjoin is made of non-combustible materials.

Be sure to make special ventilation gaps on the surface of the foundation. Experts recommend grounding the structure to remove possible static voltage.

The design of the cabinet for heat supply using gas cylinders must include fastening elements for containers.

How to reduce gas consumption?

If suddenly your gas costs do not suit you, then the following recommendations will help you optimize them:

Start insulating your home. The better you insulate your house, the less heat you will lose to the street.
Check windows and doors for possible cracks. A lot of heat is lost through such structures
If you use an open heating system with a tank on the roof, then convert the heating system to a closed one. A significant amount of heat is also lost through the roof.
If you have a simple floor-standing boiler, then replace it with a wall-mounted one. Costs can also be reduced by 10-30%.
Have your heating system serviced. Sometimes this can also have a positive effect on gas consumption. This is especially true for the boiler itself.

Organization of heating from gas cylinders

To make gas heating using cylinders, you need to choose a suitable boiler, since not every equipment is capable of using liquefied gas as a heat source. This requires a special burner designed to operate from a cylinder. It is recommended to choose a device with a power of 10-20 kW, depending on the area of the heated premises.

The gas boiler is connected to the cylinder using a special reducer. The consumption is approximately 1.8-2 m³ per hour, in the case of a conventional gearbox - 0.8 m³/hour.

You can also use a burner designed to operate from the main pipeline, but in this case you have to adjust the valve for proportional gas supply, since the pressure in the main line is lower. In addition, in such devices the hole in the valve is larger. Each burner, designed for heating with gas from cylinders, is regulated in its own way. A detailed description can be found in the instructions for this equipment. In order to save money, you can also use old boilers, but you need to replace the jet in them with another product that has a smaller hole.

When purchasing a burner, you need to take into account that some stores are trying to sell more expensive devices, arguing that the selected product will not run on liquefied gas. In this case, you need to look at the instructions for the selected device.

Reviews about heating the house with gas cylinders

Parallel connection of cylinders
Reading reviews about heating with gas cylinders will help determine the relevance of installing this heating system. But it is necessary to take into account their subjectivity - negative ones are often associated with the wrong choice of equipment and violation of installation rules.

It should be remembered that the operation of individual heating from gas cylinders largely depends on the professionalism of installation and configuration of the equipment:

We purchased a small country house of 44 m², with ordinary stove heating. There was a lot of hassle with it - constant monitoring of the stove, soot and soot. We tried switching to electric heating using convectors, but it turned out to be expensive. Monthly expenses increased to 6,500 rubles. I arranged the final version of the heat supply using gas cylinders. Costs dropped to 3,000 rubles/month. The only drawback is that the containers need to be constantly refilled;
To heat the house, I installed balloon heating myself. I purchased two storage boxes, installed gearboxes, and ran a pipe to the boiler in the house. But I noticed that the calculated consumption is significantly lower than the actual one. I installed dependent automation (budget option), replaced the burner in the boiler with an injection one. Consumption decreased by 20-22%;
After installing balloon heating in the first winter, I was tormented with rearranging the gearboxes to connect the filled containers. They suggested a way out - install several cylinders with reducers and connect each one to the main line. As soon as the gas runs out in one of them, open the tap and connect the next one. The scheme is convenient and simple. I recommend it to everyone.

An alternative to balloon heating can be the installation of a gas holder - a special container for storing gas. But for this you need to obtain permits. Only a certified company can service and fill the gas tank.

In the video you can see an example of balloon heating at home:

Liquefied gas consumption

A house with an area of about 100 m2 can be heated with liquefied gas using a 10 kW boiler. To obtain 1 kW of heat energy, the consumption of 100-120 g/min of liquefied gas will be required at 100% boiler load. If the duration of the cold season is approximately 7 months, then the approximate estimated consumption for the entire season will be about 5 tons

But in fact, the consumption will be almost half as much - the automation switches the heater to an economical mode when the room temperature is sufficient or in accordance with the timer readings.

When comparing the costs of heating a cottage or house from a main gas pipeline, heating with gas cylinders will be about 5-6 times more expensive. But in the end it will still be cheaper than heating with electricity.

If you look at the cost of gas in liquid state, then heating a country house from cylinders can be considered not the worst replacement for liquid fuel and electric systems. Moreover, if the region has problems with solid fuel or its cost is too high.

Gas cylinders with a volume of 50 liters

Heating with liquefied gas is the best solution if gasification of a populated area is planned in the near future, since then there will be no need to purchase a boiler again. In addition, you will gain personal experience in handling a gas boiler.

Reviews about the main benefits

In suburban homes, the presence of gas cylinders does not surprise anyone. People continue to use such fuel in the kitchen if gas is not supplied to the house. But recently you can hear that homes are heated with liquefied petroleum gas. The purchase and installation of equipment and heating systems of this kind have become available to the general public.

If people do not have the opportunity to use centralized gas for heating, they install appropriate equipment to provide heating with liquefied gas. Consumers emphasize that this type of fuel use has certain advantages. Firstly, you will have the opportunity to make heating autonomous, refusing to use a centralized supply. Secondly, gas can be used all year round. Thirdly, as consumers emphasize, the system will have high operational reliability and quality.

The nuances of heating with gas cylinders

Bottle heating at home

Properly organized heating using gas cylinders is important for houses with permanent residence, as well as for summer cottages. Liquefied gas is used as an energy carrier, which differs in its properties from natural gas.

Estimated consumption volume. Directly affects the consumption when heating with gas cylinders and their reserve to ensure heat supply;
Preparing the container storage area. Safety measures must be observed;
Organization of gas transportation from cylinders to the boiler. Properly organized individual heating from gas cylinders should be safe;
Selecting a supplier for filling gas cylinders.

To heat a dacha with gas cylinders, it is recommended to use containers with a maximum volume of 50 liters. But at the same time, you should consider the method of transporting them to the refueling site.

Reviews about heating features

Perhaps the most important inconvenience is that the owner will have to control the gas level, replenishing it in time. For some, it is considered an advantage when you can enjoy the benefits of complete autonomy and independence from the central gas supply. For other consumers this is a disadvantage. However, if you responsibly control the level of fuel supplies, interruptions and problems with heating will not arise.

If you want to arrange heating with liquefied gas, you must remember that a 50-liter cylinder is filled with fuel and can be used for small cottages, dachas and houses. Every few days you will have to replace the empty cylinder with a new one, which can be inconvenient, so experts advise connecting several cylinders by looping them. Consumers emphasize that when installing a heating system with liquefied gas, it is allowed to form a battery of three cylinders. If you want to combine a larger number of them, you should prepare a project and relevant documents.

The cylinders cannot be installed inside the house; they can be placed outside, where they will be located in a metal cabinet. In frosty weather, condensation may form or the gearbox may freeze. This will make it difficult to supply gas. To avoid such inconveniences, consumers are advised to install an electric heater in the closet. Such a system can be convenient if the area of the house is not very large and there is confidence that there will be no problems with the delivery of raw materials. When this moment is in question, it is better to purchase a gas tank.

It is a bunker for refilling liquefied gas and storing it. Such a tank is filled 1 or 2 times every three years. The reservoir may have different volumes. You can choose it according to your needs. This parameter varies from 3 to 10 cubic meters. The gas holder can be placed at a distance of 10 m from the home. If you plan to heat a private house with liquefied gas from a gas tank, you will need to provide a convenient access road to it.

Types of products by location

Equipment operating on liquefied fuel can be floor-mounted or mounted. Each option has specific characteristics that make it attractive and practical under certain conditions.

Having this information in hand, owners can independently determine which device is most suitable for them, and then purchase it in a specialized store.

Option #1: floor equipment

Floor-standing devices are the most widespread. These are high-power units that can provide comfortable heat and hot water not only to standard residential buildings, but also to large-sized country cottages.

The main operating element of the devices is a pressurized gas burner. It has a good degree of efficiency and has high heat dissipation.

Floor-standing devices exhibit stable operation even with a strong drop in gas pressure in the system and reliably serve in intensive use for 15 to 25 years, depending on the manufacturer

The boilers are equipped with a cast iron or steel heat exchanger. The cast iron element is heavy and has a long service life. A steel object is much lighter, but exhibits fragility, sensitivity to mechanical damage and shock, and lasts for a shorter period of time.

In addition to basic elements, progressive modules contain all kinds of auxiliary equipment that increase operational safety. These are sensors for monitoring the draft level, coolant volume and presence of flame, as well as thermostats that block operation in the event of an abnormally high level of heating of the working fluid

Depending on the manufacturer, the device is equipped with a piezo or electronic ignition system. In the first option, the device is started manually by pressing a button.

In the second case, activation occurs automatically, and the boiler does not consume excess fuel during operation, since the system does not have a pilot light with a flame burning continuously.

Detailed information on the selection and installation of floor-standing gas boilers is presented in the articles:

Floor-standing gas heating boilers: types, how to choose, review of the best brands
Do-it-yourself installation of a floor-standing gas boiler according to technical installation standards

Option #2: wall mounted devices

Boilers designed for wall mounting are compact in size and have a modern appearance. They take up a minimum amount of space and are suitable for placement in small rooms with complex layouts.

The installation of a mounted boiler is always carried out by a specialist who has experience in such work. The equipment must be installed in accordance with the safety requirements for domestic gas systems

Functionally, wall-hung gas units are no different from floor-mounted ones, however, they have slightly less power and are not very suitable for use in large, spacious houses. But they use fuel economically, while providing a high level of comfort in the living space.

How to connect a gas boiler to a propane tank

Installing a gas boiler for autonomous heating using bottled gas is much easier than using mains fuel. There are several rules regarding fire safety, equipment reconfiguration and power calculations that require strict compliance.

Unauthorized installation is not recommended. It's better to invite a specialist. Provided that the boiler is properly connected and re-equipped, installation work will take only a few hours.

Is it possible to install gas cylinders in the boiler room?

The norms and rules for installing a cylinder are regulated by industrial safety requirements. In particular, it states that containers with liquefied gas cannot be located in the same room as heating appliances.

Cylinders should be taken to an adjacent room or outside, installed in a special cabinet.
Empty gas cylinders should be stored outside the building. It is optimal if the containers are refilled immediately.
If cylinders installed in a cabinet outside freeze, the storage walls should be insulated using non-combustible thermal insulation. Heating containers or cabinets with open fire is strictly prohibited.
The gas cylinder can be installed at a distance of at least 2 m from the heating boiler.
It is prohibited to store compressed gas cylinders near the boiler room. Containers can only be stored in a specially equipped room located no closer than 10 meters, equipped with ventilation and without pits or a basement. This requirement is due to the fact that propane is heavier than air and, when leaking, accumulates at floor level. If there are pits or a basement, the gas concentration will become critical, which is enough to cause an explosion.
Operation of cylinders - complete exhaustion of LPG from the container is not allowed. Every 4 years it is required to carry out certification of the tightness of cylinders and the integrity of their walls.

Do I need to reconfigure the boiler for propane?

A conventional gas cylinder boiler only works if certain conditions are met and conversion is carried out. There is no need to reconfigure the equipment, but you will need to install additional fittings to stabilize the gas pressure.

Not every boiler is able to run on LPG

You should pay attention to the technical documentation. An essential requirement is the ability of the unit to operate at a reduced gas pressure of 3-4 mBar

What is required to switch the boiler to gas from a cylinder

For normal operation of the LPG boiler, several important conditions will need to be met:

Replacing nozzles or burners. Gas-cylinder water heating equipment designed to operate exclusively on LPG is not produced. Some manufacturers make universal units equipped with an electronic processor. To switch from mains gas to cylinders, you simply need to change the cartridge. But more often, conversion will require replacing the nozzles or the entire burner.
Gearbox installation. Liquefied gas is pumped into cylinders under pressure, resulting in a transformation from a gaseous to a liquid state. To transform it back, you will need to lower the pressure. The gearbox is designed for this purpose.
Gas valve - in some models, connection and operation of a domestic gas boiler using bottled gas is possible only by replacing this unit.

A conventional gas reducer is not suitable for conversion. A gas heating boiler can operate from conventional bottled gas only when a unit is installed with a flow rate of 1.8-2 m³/hour.

Gas boiler using bottled gas

Boilers using bottled gas

An autonomous heating system is both an opportunity to save money and the ability to independently set the room temperature at any time of the year.
But situations where frosts can strike in mid-May (and central heating is turned off in April) are not uncommon for us lately. It’s at moments like these that you realize: autonomous heating is a necessity. The only question that arises is: what type of boiler to choose? The answer suggests itself - gas. It is no secret that this resource is the cheapest and most cost-effective in comparison with others. But what to do when your house cannot be connected to the gas mains. There is a way out - you can use bottled gas boilers. We will talk about them further.

Advantages and disadvantages of bottled gas boilers

Gas boilers have long proven themselves in the market. They have a number of significant advantages compared to other types, although, of course, they are not without some disadvantages.

Among the main advantages of gas boilers, the following are worth highlighting:

low cost of gas itself;
high efficiency (due to the low content of sulfur compounds in the gas);
easy operation;
a wide range of boilers of different models and manufacturers.

In addition, during combustion, gas emits very few harmful substances that can harm human health. Such boilers work properly for much longer, due to the fact that they are less susceptible to corrosion than other types.

Among the disadvantages, they note the need to build a chimney through which combustion products will be discharged. Also, for installation in an apartment building you will need to obtain permission. Although in most cases electric boilers are not allowed to be installed in such houses at all, since the electrical network may simply not withstand such a load.

When should bottled gas boilers be used?

Another disadvantage of gas boilers is the mandatory presence of a main gas network. But as we mentioned above, this problem can be solved - you can use gas cylinders. In this case, there is no need to install additional spare parts: gas boilers are usually designed for both main and bottled gas supply. Unfortunately, bottled gas boilers cannot be used for constant heating of a room. This is rather a temporary solution until the gas pipeline is installed. Let's figure out why.

In order to heat a room of one hundred square meters, it will be necessary to use about two cylinders of gas per week. Simple calculations will show that up to 9 cylinders will be needed per month to heat such a house. And the total cost of refueling them will exceed the cost of main gas, if only because of transportation costs. However, using even bottled gas will be cheaper than operating an electric boiler.

The inconvenience lies in the need to constantly replace cylinders. Of course, many of these boilers provide for the use of a group at once (up to four cylinders), but even these will have to be changed over time and sent for refueling.

The use of boilers running on bottled gas can be a good solution for a permanent heating source, perhaps only for a country house that you rarely visit in winter. If there is no gas main in that area and the house will only be heated for a few weeks in winter, then don’t even think twice about it - install a boiler with cylinders.

Features of connecting and choosing bottled gas boilers.

Considering that a gas boiler using bottled gas and a boiler using main gas are the same type of boiler, the rules for installing and selecting this heating element on different gas sources are the same.

Boiler selection

When buying a gas boiler, consider the following parameters:

number of circuits: there are single-circuit boilers designed exclusively for heating, and double-circuit boilers that can also heat water;
installation type: floor or wall;
combustion chamber type: open or closed;
boiler power.

It is worth considering that when choosing a boiler that will operate on bottled gas even for a short time, you need to pay attention to the operating pressure. You will need a boiler that can perform its functions even at low pressure (3-4 mbar). The efficiency indicator is also taken into account, especially in the case of using cylinders. It is best to choose boilers with high efficiency - about 90-95%.

Features of installing gas boilers

The boiler must be installed taking into account the following requirements:

the boiler is installed in a room with a ceiling height of at least 2.3 meters;
the boiler should be placed from the wall at a distance of 50 centimeters;
the boiler can be installed in rooms larger than 8 sq.m.;
in the room where the boiler will be installed, there must be a window for ventilation and a door, access to which is always free.

With the right choice, proper installation and careful operation of a boiler running on bottled or main gas, you will receive a cost-effective and non-toxic source of heating. This means that your home will always be cozy and comfortable, regardless of the weather outside.

06/11/2013 at 14:06

Subtleties of organizing home heating with gas cylinders: rules for storing fuel, choosing a boiler and reviews from owners

Despite the emergence of new methods of heat supply, gas heating still remains the best option for both a country house and an apartment. But it is not always possible to connect to the distribution main. The way out of this situation is to heat a private house with gas cylinders. To do this, you need to choose the right boiler, calculate fuel consumption and read reviews.

The nuances of heating with gas cylinders

Bottle heating at home

Estimated volume of consumption . Directly affects the consumption when heating with gas cylinders and their reserve to ensure heat supply;
Preparing the container storage area . Safety measures must be observed;
Organization of gas transportation from cylinders to the boiler . Properly organized individual heating from gas cylinders should be safe;
Selecting a supplier for filling gas cylinders.

Choosing a storage location for gas cylinders

Cylinder connection diagram

Before deciding on the method of storing gas cylinders, it is necessary to correctly select their capacity. Currently, containers with a capacity of 5, 12, 27 and 50 liters can be used. If heating a private house with bottled gas will be regular, it is best to purchase containers with a maximum volume of 50 liters.

Reducer for cylinders

The location for choosing their storage directly depends on how many cylinders are needed for the heating boiler. The estimated number of containers depends on the following indicators:

Total area of the house;
Heat losses in the building;
Minimum temperature in winter.

In addition to heating boilers, gas convectors can be used to heat the house. But they need to be installed in each room, which is not entirely convenient for a large building.

Separate room for cylinders

Storing gas cylinders at home

The best way to store gas cylinders for heating is to prepare a separate room. The rules for arrangement and requirements for it are described in detail in SNiP 2.04.08-87 . Therefore, before installing heating using gas cylinders, you must read this document.

No flammable or lubricants should be stored in the premises;
It is prohibited to use any heating devices - convectors, heaters. The exception is pipes and radiators for water heating;
Providing fresh ventilation. The average air exchange rate is 12 m³/hour per 1 m² of room;
Each cylinder must be placed on a pallet. This is necessary to maintain stability in case of possible fluctuations in the capacity during gas release.

Heating boilers using bottled gas can be installed in the kitchen or in a separate boiler room. Fuel storage space should not be located in basements or basements.

Requirements for a cabinet for storing gas cylinders

Storing cylinders in cabinets

An alternative to the method described above is the use of special metal cabinets. This is relevant for heating a dacha with gas cylinders with low fuel consumption.

It is recommended to purchase a ready-made design, since it will take into account the requirements from GOST 15860-84. They are as follows:

Ventilation. To do this, the cabinet design must have ventilation holes;
Eliminating the possibility of sunlight hitting gas cylinders. This can lead to an increase in temperature on their surface;
All elements of individual heating from gas cylinders must be made of non-combustible materials. The same applies to storage cabinets;
Presence of warning signs and inscriptions.

The installation rules for heating a private home from gas cylinders with your own hands are also observed:

The minimum distance from doors and windows should be 5 m;
The wall to which the cabinet will adjoin is made of non-combustible materials.

Be sure to make special ventilation gaps on the surface of the foundation. Experts recommend grounding the structure to remove possible static voltage.

The design of the cabinet for heat supply using gas cylinders must include fastening elements for containers.

Calculation of the number of gas cylinders for heating

Types of heating cylinders

Those. On average, you will need 1 cylinder per day for a heating boiler with a capacity of 50 liters. This is the maximum fuel consumption, which can be reduced as follows:

Installation of automatic gas supply;
Purchase of modern models of boilers with high efficiency;
Insulating the house to reduce heat losses.

The table shows how many cylinders are needed for a heating boiler depending on the area of the house.

Number of cylinders 50 l, pcs.

When filling a cylinder, you can check its filling level by measuring the temperature level. The area where there is a gas mixture will cool the cylinder.

Choosing a boiler for balloon heating

Heating boilers using liquefied gas

Currently, manufacturers do not produce narrow-profile heating boilers using bottled (liquefied) gas. However, equipment designed for natural gas cannot be used without prior modification.

Before purchasing a boiler, you must make sure that the package includes a kit for adapting equipment for propane. The set includes nozzles with a wider nozzle and a kit for attaching them to the burner. The reinstallation procedure can be performed independently only if this is provided for by the design.

There are several types of gas heating boilers using bottled gas, which differ in operational and technical characteristics:

Burner type - open or closed . It is best to purchase heating boilers using bottled gas with a closed burner. For their operation, air is taken from the street using a coaxial pipe;
Installation - wall or floor . Most models with power up to 24 kW are wall mounted;
Number of circuits . To supply heat to your dacha with gas cylinders, you can purchase an inexpensive single-circuit boiler. If you plan to live in the house permanently, it is recommended to buy a double-circuit model with hot water supply.

You can preliminarily calculate the flow rate for heat supply with gas cylinders by reading the technical data sheet of the equipment. However, manufacturers often provide maximum flow rate at maximum equipment power. The lower the burner operating intensity, the less fuel will be consumed.

Gas heating boilers using bottled (liquefied) gas with a cast iron heat exchanger have the best performance indicators. It will last much longer than steel.

Reviews about heating the house with gas cylinders

Parallel connection of cylinders

Reading reviews about heating with gas cylinders will help determine the relevance of installing this heating system. But it is necessary to take into account their subjectivity - negative ones are often associated with the wrong choice of equipment and violation of installation rules.

It should be remembered that the operation of individual heating from gas cylinders largely depends on the professionalism of installation and configuration of the equipment:

We purchased a small country house of 44 m², with ordinary stove heating. There was a lot of hassle with it - constant monitoring of the stove, soot and soot. We tried switching to electric heating using convectors, but it turned out to be expensive. Monthly expenses increased to 6,500 rubles. I arranged the final version of the heat supply using gas cylinders. Costs dropped to 3,000 rubles/month. The only drawback is that the containers need to be constantly refilled;
To heat the house, I installed balloon heating myself. I purchased two storage boxes, installed gearboxes, and ran a pipe to the boiler in the house. But I noticed that the calculated consumption is significantly lower than the actual one. I installed dependent automation (budget option), replaced the burner in the boiler with an injection one. Consumption decreased by 20-22%;
After installing balloon heating in the first winter, I was tormented with rearranging the gearboxes to connect the filled containers. They suggested a way out - install several cylinders with reducers and connect each one to the main line. As soon as the gas runs out in one of them, open the tap and connect the next one. The scheme is convenient and simple. I recommend it to everyone.

An alternative to balloon heating can be the installation of a gas holder - a special container for storing gas. But for this you need to obtain permits. Only a certified company can service and fill the gas tank.

In the video you can see an example of balloon heating at home:

How a gas boiler using bottled gas works, operating features

Is it possible to connect a gas boiler to a cylinder?

A gas boiler for heating a house from a cylinder is offered by many European and domestic manufacturers. German Buderus, Viessmann and some other European models are universal and can operate on both main and bottled gas.

But, basically, consumers are offered boilers designed to operate exclusively on mains gas. In this case, it will be necessary to re-equip the system: replace the nozzles or completely change the burner to make it possible to use liquefied gas.

Cylinders as the main source of propane

An autonomous gas boiler using gas cylinders is quite easy to install. The connection diagram is the same as in the case of the main pipe. The only thing that needs to be taken into account during installation is fire safety regulations, which are somewhat different from those for the operation of natural gas.

A significant disadvantage of using household cylinders is the need to refill them regularly. On average, the container lasts no more than two days, after which it needs to be disconnected and taken to a gas station for refueling. You can reduce the frequency of trips by connecting several cylinders to a single network. Modern boilers allow connecting from two to six containers simultaneously.

The cylinders are not connected directly, but through a special reducer, which allows maintaining a stable pressure sufficient for the uninterrupted operation of gas heating boilers running on bottled gas.

The propane cylinder mating ramp allows you to increase the simultaneous number of connected containers to 10 pcs.

Connecting cylinders to reserve

Another disadvantage of a heating system running on liquefied gas is the need to constantly monitor the fullness of the cylinders. There are situations when the gas runs out right at night, the heating system quickly cools down, which causes inconvenience to the owners of the house.

To prevent this from happening, the boiler is powered from a propane cylinder through a special ramp, which allows you to install 1-10 cylinders in reserve. The operation scheme of the node is as follows:

The ramp is a two-arm collector dividing the containers into two groups.
The initial gas intake comes from the main group.
After the end of propane, the ramp automatically switches the boiler operation to reserve tanks and issues a mechanical signal.
After filling and connecting the containers to the manifold, the main working group of cylinders is automatically turned on.

An in-line gas cylinder installation is quite convenient to use and allows you to automate the boiler operation process as much as possible, increasing its battery life.

How to connect a gas boiler to a propane tank

Unauthorized installation is not recommended. It's better to invite a specialist. Provided that the boiler is properly connected and re-equipped, installation work will take only a few hours.

Is it possible to install gas cylinders in the boiler room?

Cylinders should be taken to an adjacent room or outside, installed in a special cabinet.
Empty gas cylinders should be stored outside the building. It is optimal if the containers are refilled immediately.
If cylinders installed in a cabinet outside freeze, the storage walls should be insulated using non-combustible thermal insulation. Heating containers or cabinets with open fire is strictly prohibited.
The gas cylinder can be installed at a distance of at least 2 m from the heating boiler.
It is prohibited to store compressed gas cylinders near the boiler room. Containers can only be stored in a specially equipped room located no closer than 10 meters, equipped with ventilation and without pits or a basement. This requirement is due to the fact that propane is heavier than air and, when leaking, accumulates at floor level. If there are pits or a basement, the gas concentration will become critical, which is enough to cause an explosion.
Operation of cylinders - complete exhaustion of LPG from the container is not allowed. Every 4 years it is required to carry out certification of the tightness of cylinders and the integrity of their walls.

Do I need to reconfigure the boiler for propane?

Not every boiler is able to operate on LPG. You should pay attention to the technical documentation. An essential requirement is the ability of the unit to operate at a reduced gas pressure of 3-4 mBar.

What is required to switch the boiler to gas from a cylinder

For normal operation of the LPG boiler, several important conditions will need to be met:

Replacing nozzles or burners. Gas-cylinder water heating equipment designed to operate exclusively on LPG is not produced. Some manufacturers make universal units equipped with an electronic processor. To switch from mains gas to cylinders, you simply need to change the cartridge. But more often, conversion will require replacing the nozzles or the entire burner.
Gearbox installation. Liquefied gas is pumped into cylinders under pressure, resulting in a transformation from a gaseous to a liquid state. To transform it back, you will need to lower the pressure. The gearbox is designed for this purpose.
Gas valve - in some models, connection and operation of a domestic gas boiler using bottled gas is possible only by replacing this unit.

A conventional gas reducer is not suitable for conversion. A gas heating boiler can operate from conventional bottled gas only when a unit is installed with a flow rate of 1.8-2 m³/hour.

How to calculate the volume and number of cylinders for a boiler

As practice shows, for a house of 100 m², gas consumption will be approximately 2 cylinders per week. Accordingly, for a house of 200 m², consumption will increase to 4 units. A gas heating boiler consumes 9 (100 m²) -18 (200 m²) propane cylinders per month, depending on the total heated area. The calculation of the required number of containers is carried out taking into account this coefficient.

Thus, installing a gas boiler room in a house using propane cylinders for 100 m² will require simultaneously connecting at least 4 cylinders (2 working and 2 reserve), for 200 m² 8-10. To ensure maximum ease of use, the connection equipment set must include a ramp.

You can accurately calculate the need for a boiler running on bottled gas using the technical documentation provided by the manufacturer. At least, European concerns indicate in the equipment instructions the consumption of LPG after the unit has been re-equipped.

Gas cylinders must be refilled with propane after the container is 90% empty. Gas production is completely prohibited.

Which boiler is better to choose when heating with propane cylinders?

Experience in using boilers from gas cylinders has shown that not all equipment operates equally successfully on LPG after conversion. Increasing efficiency during operation is quite problematic. Therefore, it is necessary to choose the right heating equipment.

The principle of operation is that condensation equipment is the most economical and adapted for operation on LPG. The boiler operating time from the cylinder increases by an average of 15-20%. Condensing equipment is designed to operate at low gas pressure and often does not require replacement of the burner and nozzle.
Number of circuits - you should choose a single-circuit boiler exclusively for heating rooms, and a double-circuit boiler for heating water.
Purpose - the best option is equipment whose operating instructions contain permission to connect the boiler to the cylinder. Re-equipment of conventional water heating units, as a rule, leads to excessive fuel consumption and is not economically profitable. Boiler manufacturers offer all the necessary fittings for connecting cylinders; they are included in the kit or purchased separately.

A condensing boiler is the best option for constantly heating a house using LPG. For temporary heating, with a view to further switching to main gas, other types of boilers can be used, provided that they can operate at reduced gas pressure.

Conversion of the boiler from natural to bottled gas should only be carried out by a specialist. Independent re-equipment leads to rapid breakdown of equipment and increases the likelihood of fire and explosion hazards.

Pros and cons of running a boiler using propane cylinders

Judging by consumer reviews, heating with liquefied gas also has its disadvantages:

The need to control the fullness of cylinders. For normal operation of a gas boiler you need 3-4 gas cylinders. Monitoring exactly when the gas will run out is quite problematic without additional equipment. If you plan to constantly operate the system, it is better to spend money and connect the boiler to several cylinders through a ramp and reducer.
Gas cost - compared to the main connection, LPG heating costs are slightly higher, but less than when using an electric boiler.
Features when connecting to a propane tank. According to the PB, you will need to take the containers to another ventilated room or outside, which is not always convenient. It is necessary to separately purchase a device for connecting at least four gas cylinders to the boiler, as well as control and control valves.
Conversion - not all boilers can be converted to LPG with the same efficiency. Replacing the burner will cost approximately 30-40% of the total cost of the boiler.
The need to attract qualified specialists. Only a licensed specialist can connect several propane cylinders into a single network, change the burner and make the connection correctly.

Some of the above disadvantages apply equally to connection to the main gas pipeline.

Is it possible to connect a gas boiler to a cylinder?

Cylinders as the main source of propane

The propane cylinder mating ramp allows you to increase the simultaneous number of connected containers to 10 pcs.

Connecting cylinders to reserve

The ramp is a two-arm collector dividing the containers into two groups.
The initial gas intake comes from the main group.
After the end of propane, the ramp automatically switches the boiler operation to reserve tanks and issues a mechanical signal.
After filling and connecting the containers to the manifold, the main working group of cylinders is automatically turned on.

An in-line gas cylinder installation is quite convenient to use and allows you to automate the boiler operation process as much as possible, increasing its battery life.

Choosing a boiler for balloon heating

Heating boilers using liquefied gas
Currently, manufacturers do not produce narrow-profile heating boilers using bottled (liquefied) gas. However, equipment designed for natural gas cannot be used without prior modification.

There are several types of gas heating boilers using bottled gas, which differ in operational and technical characteristics:

Burner type - open or closed . It is best to purchase heating boilers using bottled gas with a closed burner. For their operation, air is taken from the street using a coaxial pipe;
Installation - wall or floor . Most models with power up to 24 kW are wall mounted;
Number of circuits . To supply heat to your dacha with gas cylinders, you can purchase an inexpensive single-circuit boiler. If you plan to live in the house permanently, it is recommended to buy a double-circuit model with hot water supply.

Gas heating boilers using bottled (liquefied) gas with a cast iron heat exchanger have the best performance indicators. It will last much longer than steel.

Advantages

Numerous reviews from owners of private houses, cottages, and garages explain the growing popularity of bottled gas heating by the following factors:

environmental friendliness and compliance with all state standards and regulations;
autonomy and safety of heating;
stability of operation and pressure level;
economical fuel consumption and ease of control;
possibility to heat water for household needs

Reasons for high performance

Heating from a gas cylinder has high efficiency due to the fact that the energy carrier easily passes from a liquid aggregate to a gaseous state. Therefore, the heating system is completely independent, which gives the owners of a private house or cottage the opportunity to use it at their own discretion and in any conditions.

Nuances of use

It will be possible to use gas cylinders for space heating even at the stage of building a house - this is convenient in case of construction in the cold season. To ensure safe use of the energy carrier, it is recommended to follow certain operating rules. For example, during sleep it is recommended to turn off the gas supply or at least reduce it.

Additionally, this will reduce energy consumption

Gas cylinders require periodic refilling: special attention must be paid to its quality. Some station employees do not fill the cylinders completely, which is why owners are forced to overpay - be careful if you use the services of such stations

Calculation of gas consumption

To achieve comfortable heat in the house, fuel consumption must be at least 1 kW per 10 m2. Let's consider how much fuel is needed for a house of 100 m2. The boiler must have a power of at least 10 kW; to produce 1 kW of heat, the equipment consumes up to 0.12 kg/hour of fuel. Thus, the consumption per hour for the entire area is 1.2 kg, which is equal to 28.8 kg per day.

The approximate volume of a 50-liter cylinder is 22 kg; it turns out that heating with propane will cost the owner of the house 9 cylinders per week. It is expensive. But there is an amendment: enhanced mode is required only when the system is warming up, then a properly adjusted boiler will require no more than 8 kg of gas per day, that is, consumption is reduced by 3-4 times.

To maintain comfortable heat in a 100 m2 house, which is well insulated, the entire system is regulated and equipped with automatic switches, 3 gas cylinders per week are enough. At the same time, the temperature in the rooms inside the building will be maintained at +22 C, provided that outside it is down to -20 C.

Automatic adjustment allows you to reduce the temperature when there are no people in the room. For example, in a dacha in winter, a thermometer reading of +5 C is enough to keep the heating system in working order. In this case, one bottle lasts for 7-10 days.

Fuel cost

Before installing the described type of heating, you must calculate the cost of gas. The price of a liter of fuel is constantly changing, today it is approximately 15 rubles. On average, gas consumption from the reservoir for heating is 25 liters per year per square meter. If you are interested in the question of how much liquefied gas for heating costs, then you should take into account that for a small house of 100 square meters you will need approximately 2,400 liters per year, which is 36,000 rubles.

Safe Operation

It is prohibited to use heaters, electric heaters, heating cables, etc. as a means of heating heating cylinders.

Tanks with fuel reserves can only be stored inside separate cabinets, the top of which is drilled to form ventilation. It is recommended to insulate the structure from the inside on the sides and below with polystyrene foam, without covering the ventilation holes. It is not allowed to insulate the cylinders themselves by heating them from the outside, even if they are partially covered with frost.

Frozen cylinders

It is important to follow the rules for filling tanks so that equipment does not explode at home. Immediately after assembling the heating unit, it is necessary to check for leaks

Immediately after assembling the heating unit, it is necessary to check for leaks.

Gas pipes must have walls 2 mm or more thick, and in places where they pass through the wall, before pulling the pipeline, a special case with soft filling or a piece of pipe of a slightly larger diameter is placed. In the latter case, the voids are filled with construction foam.

The best wall-mounted gas boilers

This section presents single-circuit room heating systems placed on the wall. They are compact and easy to maintain, although they have some limitations in functionality.

Viessmann Vitopend 100-W A1HB003

4.9

★★★★★ editorial assessment

89% of buyers recommend this product

The A1HB line includes three boilers with a capacity of 24, 30 and 34 kW. This is enough to heat a home with an area of up to 250 m2. All cases are equally compact: 725x400x340 mm - such units have a place in any room.

Viessmann boilers are assembled on a single modular platform, which simplifies their installation and maintenance. In addition, there is no need to leave additional space near the body, so any Vitopend can be combined with kitchen furniture if there is a free corner for it.

Advantages:

Low gas consumption - no more than 3.5 m3/h in the older model;
The valve body is equipped with quick-release connectors;
Automatic power adjustment depending on the outside temperature;
Efficiency up to 93%;
New coaxial chimney system with frost protection;
Intelligent control with self-diagnosis function;
Possibility of switching to liquefied gas.

Flaws:

There is no remote control panel.

Viessmann provides the opportunity to choose a boiler for an apartment of any size. The appearance and dimensions for the entire line are absolutely the same - the models differ only in performance and, accordingly, gas consumption.

Baxi Eco Four 1.24 F

4.8

★★★★★ editorial assessment

88% of buyers recommend this product

See review

Despite the prestige of the brand, the Eco Four model is relatively inexpensive. The boiler has a flat body measuring 730x400x299 mm, which allows it to be hung flush with kitchen cabinets. When used in northern latitudes, such a unit can heat an apartment up to 150 m².

Fourth generation boilers were developed taking into account our operating conditions. That is why the presented model operates even when the inlet gas pressure is reduced to 5 mBar. In addition, it has two separate thermostats: for heating radiators and for the “warm floor” system.

Advantages:

Built-in water flow meter;
Pump with air vent and post-circulation mode;
It is possible to connect to solar collectors;
Dual-mode thermal control;
Pressure switch for protection against low coolant pressure;
You can connect a remote thermostat and remote control.

Flaws:

Low-informative built-in display.

As for Baxi, Eco Four's price is very attractive. In addition, this is an excellent solution for placement in a small kitchen or studio apartment.

Vaillant AtmoTEC Plus VU 240/5-5

4.7

★★★★★ editorial assessment

87% of buyers recommend this product

This boiler has all possible means of protection: gas control, pressure switch with safety valve, pump air vent. Here, overheating of the medium and combustion chamber, freezing of liquid in the system and in the chimney are completely excluded. The built-in auto-diagnostics helps monitor the correct operation of all systems.

AtmoTEC is adapted for operation in Russia: it takes into account the low quality of main gas and can operate on LNG. The programmer control is fully automated, and the panel itself is covered with a neat decorative cover.

Advantages:

Volumetric expansion tank 10 l;
Low gas consumption – 2.8 m³/h (or 1.9 m³/h when connected to a cylinder);
Almost eternal chrome-nickel burner;
Possibility of combination with other heaters;
The minimum side clearance during installation is 1 cm.

Flaws:

Classic (atmospheric) chimney.

The boiler dimensions of 800x440x338 mm and a maximum power of 36 kW are more suitable for a private home than for a city apartment. Although in a spacious kitchen there will be no problems with its placement.

Calculation of power of gas boilers using liquefied gas: fuel consumption

Only employees of companies professionally involved in the supply and installation of such heating units can make accurate calculations of the power of heating equipment operating on liquefied gas. To do this, they will need to provide all the data about the room in which they plan to install it. Also, when calculating heating a cottage with gas, the characteristics of the model are taken into account and the liquefied gas consumption of the gas boiler is determined.

Such calculations are not cheap, so many consumers limit themselves to rough calculations performed independently. To do this, it is generally accepted that for 10 “squares” of room area, 1 kW of thermal energy is required to provide heating, despite the fact that the ceiling height does not exceed three meters. This option for gas heating of a country house is not very accurate in determining the required power, but it will help you choose heating equipment.

If it is necessary to accurately select a unit, a large number of parameters and factors should be taken into account, including the volume of the room, the presence/absence of additional insulation, the size and number of windows and doors, etc.

Experts do not recommend choosing cheap options for heating devices, since they do not differ in quality and high levels of efficiency and operational reliability. The best choice is expensive liquefied gas boilers, which have minimal fuel consumption even when heating large areas. The propane-butane mixture, which is the main source of energy in autonomous gas supply systems, is an economical and inexpensive type of fuel and therefore it is not advisable to save on the boiler.

Starting a gas boiler using liquefied gas, video:

Cost of gas tanks and fuel consumption

The cost of the equipment is affected by the size of the tank. The larger the gas tank, the more expensive it will be. This does not mean that small-volume gas holders are more economically profitable. The small tank will have to be refilled more often. This means that the owner will have to pay for fuel delivery more times.

If you are still wondering whether to resort to this type of home heating, you should read the reviews. LPG heating costs may also influence your choice. You can calculate the volume of the tank, taking into account that one square meter of room will require approximately 25 liters of gas per year, which depends on the heat loss of the house and the number of people. It is important to remember that the container is filled to 80-85% - you should leave room for gas expansion and evaporation.

More often, owners purchase gas tanks, the volume of which varies from 4800 to 6400 liters. This is enough for the needs of a medium-sized home. The price of tanks is influenced by the manufacturer and quality. Czech companies produce gas tanks, the cost of which is 160,000 rubles. You can purchase a gas tank from an Italian company for 170,000 rubles. The most popular Russian tanks are from. Their cost is the lowest and amounts to 125,000 rubles.

The price of a gas holder for a private home will be 350,000 rubles if you purchase a premium-class product made in Poland. It is important to remember that installation of equipment also costs money. Usually these works cost 50,000 rubles. The final price will depend on the length of the gas pipeline, the size of the tank, the presence of additional gas pipeline lines and other conditions. The price of a gas holder for a private home is not all that should be taken into account. It is important to include earthworks in the estimate. They will cost you about 15,000 rubles.