- Nuances of the choice of the
- hot-water device Requirements to the installation site
- What tools will be needed?
- Preparatory work for
- How to attach the boiler to the wall
- Features of work:
After the finishing works in the room you need to go to the next stage - the interior decoration of the room. It is at this stage that difficulties arise due to the use of certain building materials. Gypsum board is one of the most popular finishing materials to date. It is used for plating walls, creating ceiling structures and installing various decor elements( shelves, arches, niches, etc.).However, drywall has a significant drawback - it is problematic to hang massive objects. If you approach the case incorrectly, the material crumbles and deforms. The boiler is quite a popular device in homes and apartments, so the question of how to hang a water heater on a drywall worries many. We'll figure it out: can this be done, and if so, how exactly?
to the table of contents ↑Nuances of the choice of the
hot-water device Today the market for electrical appliances is represented by a large assortment of different models. They can have different sizes, price and configuration. Therefore, you need to decide in advance with the parameters and model of the boiler.
Modern devices for heating water are divided into groups:
- Gas. Installed in the kitchen, because there is access to the gas pipe.
- Electric flow. These devices can be fixed in the kitchen or in the bathroom, including the wall, finished with plasterboard.
Electric heaters are most popular because they are convenient for heating water for a day. Choosing a model, you can use the advice of the seller-consultant to purchase the best-suited for the characteristics of the boiler.
Important! Since you have to decide how to fix the boiler to the drywall, pay attention to its mass. Do not buy too heavy a device, since hanging it on the wall can not do anything.
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Before choosing the location for installing the boiler, it is necessary to take into account such requirements:
- Easy access to the hot water boiler.
- Practicality. The boiler should not "eat" a lot of useful space and create obstacles for movement.
- Free space near the appliance. This is necessary to ensure free access to the device to repair it in the event of a breakdown.
Given these factors, you will be able to find the right place to place the device.
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In order to hang the water heater on the wall, you will need:
- Electric drill.
- Construction level, measuring tape.
- Ruler and pencil.
- Magnets.
In addition to tools, before you need to hang a water heater on drywall, you need to purchase consumables:
- Dowels.
- Brackets.
- Adhesive tape.
Now you can start work on hanging the boiler on the wall.
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Many people, having the necessary tools and consumables, simply do not know where to start:
- Before applying the marking, it is necessary to find metal profiles or make a framework of wood. Next - mark the place of hanging the boiler on the wall.
- Brackets for attaching the boiler must be purchased so that they correspond to the dimensions of the device. The use of anchors in plasterboard is inefficient. The tank will be simply torn out "with meat."
Important! If you have planned to hang a boiler on a frame made of metal, there are no restrictions on the mass. If the drywall is fixed on wooden slats, there are restrictions on the mass, since the life of the tree is much less than that of the metal.
The markup is produced using the following algorithm:
- Measure the length and width of the instrument.
- Measure the distance between the bracket fasteners.
- Mark the wall.
Important! It is necessary that the fastening elements fall precisely on the profiles. For this reason, calculations have to be made with these requirements in mind.
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The boiler is a device with a rather large mass. Therefore, when suspending the boiler, you must adhere to the precautionary rules. There are several options for doing work.
Method 1:
- Stick the scotch tape near the perimeter markings. This will make it possible to reduce the amount of building dust in the air.
- Drill profile and gypsum board on the markings. Based on the dimensions of the dowel, select the width of the drill bit.
- Insert the dowels into the holes.
- Mount the bracket system or hooks for hanging. The first option( with brackets) is more reliable.
Important! This method is suitable for hanging a small mass of boiler on the wall.
Method 2
In this case, the boiler is installed on a specially made shelf. The algorithm of work with this is as follows:
- Manufacture of the shelf under the device. You can use both a finished product, and a self-made shelf of plasterboard.
- Drill holes in the correct distance.
- Insert the dowels into the hole.
- Hang the shelf on the dowels with screws and install the top of the appliance.
Important! As modern models, as a rule, differ in solid dimensions, the option with a shelf is more safe and reliable.
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- For plasterboard sheathing, thicker sheets should be used. Thin plasterboard can be deformed by attaching even a small boiler.
- In place of the future location of the appliance, it is useful to strengthen the frame by means of crosspieces.
- Use only strong and long nails and brackets.
- No need to take too big a tank for a small family. This will allow you not only to save money, but also time spent on installation.
- Shelf, which is used as a base for a water heater, must be made of a durable, reliable material. Otherwise - it just breaks under the weight of the tank.
- If the family has children, mount the tank at a height inaccessible to the kids.
- Use a special coating, which is resistant to fire, under the boiler.
- Buy or build a new floor stand under the device - it will insure the device from falling from a height.
The connection of the hot-water device, especially the gas appliance, must be entrusted to the specialists. If you follow the rules without fail, then comfort and beauty will reign in your home. Even such a difficult task as putting a boiler on a drywall wall will not seem too complicated for you.
