If you want to make repairs in your kitchen, you can independently replace the stove with a hob. Today, a modern and functional solution for every kitchen is the installation of a hob in the countertop with your own hands. In addition, you can make a combination that will consist of an oven and a hob, so you don’t lose anything at all. In this article, we will describe in detail how to independently install the hob on the countertop without resorting to the help of specialists.
How to saw a hole under the hob
If you have ever been involved in repairs at your dacha or in an apartment, or you were engaged in construction, then correctly installing the hob in the countertop will be a simple matter for you. It is enough to clearly measure its thickness and dimensions during installation. Well, let's get started.
In order to properly install the hob yourself, you need to know how to cut a hole in the countertop. All necessary sizes are noted in the instructions on the diagram, do not invent anything new. So, you will speed up the process and significantly reduce the probable flaws in the measurement. Measurements can be done on their own, for this you need to put the hob bottom to top, then find out the length and width of the surface on the sides inside.
Note that the instructions write the minimum allowed margins from the edge of the countertop. You can make the size of the indents a little larger, since narrow edges can break after some time. It is necessary to make markings on the surface of the table in accordance with the size and thickness of the hob. Here you will embed it. To keep the lines visible and more visible on the surface of a dark color, you can glue strips of adhesive tape from paper, and transfer each line to them.
Then you need to drill a hole from which the cut begins. Cutouts are made with an electric jigsaw. To ensure that the edges of the cutout are smooth and do not crumble along the edges, it is advisable to use a hand milling cutter, and make the rounding of the corners with a radius cutter, while each cut needs to be grinded. The resulting filings, you can collect with a vacuum cleaner.
When you finish working on the hole, grab the hob and make sure you cut it correctly. If you carefully cut the hole, then the surface easily passes into the resulting cutout.
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We seal and seal
Before installation, it is necessary to process the sections of the countertop with a silicone sealant or nitro-varnish.So, you protect the surface of the countertop from water, mud stains, swelling and extend its life. You can also use a sealant for installation, since it glues itself and performs the same role.
A self-adhesive sealant is placed on top, the edges of the surface should lie on it. You can also use aluminum tape for sealing, which, by the way, protects against temperature fluctuations. If the sealant is of high quality, then the hole in the countertop will serve you longer, it will not need to be repaired or replaced.
Also, the installation differs depending on the type of panel - there are gas and electric, plus individual characteristics of the mount. You can fasten the mounting parts with screws.
Installation and connection of electric hobs
Today's electric panels are very functional, with the correct installation of the surface they rarely fail, therefore, for a long period they do not need repair work. When the repair is still needed, the panel quickly disconnects and belongs to the master independently, or the repair can be performed independently, so you save your money on calling a specialist.
Before installing the hob, put it on the countertop, turn it over and connect the wires according to the diagram. You can find the circuit on the back of the panel, this is done for your convenience. It is necessary to consider not only its size, but its thickness. When you install and connect on your own, pay attention. If the wires are not connected correctly, then you will not adjust the burners and their heating value.
In the case when there is a special shield wire for connecting the hob, you will not need a socket or a plug. It is enough to connect the panel to the wire. The induction hob is connected in the same way.
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Installation and connection of gas hobs
When installing a gas hob with your own hands, you need to see the type of fastening. Do not forget about the thickness and dimensions of the hob. Then it must be installed by aligning it with the edge of the countertop, and then fixed. As a rule, brackets for fastening are included, they are located below. The electric wire is plugged in.
To connect a gas hob with your own hands, you must carefully study the safety rules. The gas is shut off, after which the hob is connected with a flexible hose to the gas pipe. A paronite gasket is required to be placed in the nut. Then turn on the gas and burners, check the hose connections so that there are no leaks. To do this, lather all the joints, if the foam has no bubbles, there are no leaks, the installation was done correctly. In addition, gas analyzers are used for verification.
If you do everything right, then there should not be any problems when installing the hob. The main thing is that you do not rush and do the work efficiently, taking into account all the nuances of installation.
