Autumn is the most suitable season for switching to a domestic propane-butane installation. The use of propane is preferred and practical method for heating, supply of hot water and cooking throughout the entire world, which is gaining popularity in Bulgaria as well. Modern households choose propane -butane installation, because it is more economical and environmentally friendly and they know that they pay only for the energy, which they have consumed.
We remind you which are the main steps for transitioning to installation and provide answers to the most frequently asked questions related to its installation.
Tanks
If a private household wishes to use propane for a8> its needs (for heating, hot water, cooking), must have a tank. Tanks are above ground and underground. In both cases the capacity of the tank must be a30> be in accordance with the approximate annual consumption.
- How is determined the approximate annual consumption before the household has a9> has switched to the installation?
- How to choose a tank that is suitable for your household?
The choice of tank for installation is a6> determined after discussion between the customer and representative of V-GAS and clarification of the parameters of use. After as the location is determined, V-GAS is committed to installing the tank and can assist a33> assist in coordinating its internal equipment – the kitchen, the place, where the boiler is located the boiler, water heater for hot water etc.
- Should the household purchase the appropriate tank?
No is not mandatory. V-GAS offers rental and deposit of the tank. In the event of rental, V-GAS invoices the amount of a15> rental once a year, for example in January. In the case of consignment it is sufficient to make a a27> make a deposit as a guarantee, which is refunded after returning the tank at the end of the contract. In both cases V-GAS remains the owner of the a48> the tank and takes care of its maintenance.
- How is determined the location for installing the tank?
The V-GAS sales representative, together with the customer, designer, and/or contractor, determines and surveys the location where the tank will be installed to ensure its safe operation. If the customer so desires, V-GAS can undertake the construction of an internal network, subject to a prior offer.
Agreement
After clarifying the terms and conditions, the customer and the sales representative of V-GAS sign a contract for the service.
- Which are the necessary documents from the part of the client when a9> signing the contract?
Document for ownership, permission from the municipality, extract from the plan of the land commission, and in special/ specific cases – contract for purchase and sale, environmental permit, consent of the owner in the case of rental relationships.
Design
The designer prepares the technical documentation for the system for delivery and storage of propane-butane. Upon request from the customer, a internal system for the consumption of propane-butane shall be prepared. a23> consumption of propane-butane.
- What is the system for delivery and storage of propane-butane? How long does it take to fill the tank?
Permission
The V-GAS technical expert sends one copy of the approved plans to the customer and the Regional Inspectorate for Metrology and Technical Supervision. The inspectorate reviews the documentation received and conducts a procedure for granting a building and installation permit.
- How much time approximately does it take to issue a a6> permit for construction and installation?
Installation of the tank
After completion of the a3> preparatory work V-GAS delivers and installs the tank at a convenient for the customer time.
Technical transmission and reception
The contractor of V-GAS, in the presence of the Regional Inspectorate for Metrology and Technical Supervision, performs the necessary pneumatic and hydraulic tests on a16> the tank and the gas pipeline. Conducts instruction of the customer for a23> proper operation of the system for gas supply and the equipment.
Filling the tank
After successful completion of testing and technical delivery and acceptance shall be a9> delivered the ordered quantity of gas propane-butane.
If a3> you have additional questions regarding switching to a propane-butane installation, you can write to us at customer.service@v-gas.bgcustomer.service@v-gas.bg or contact us at the following telephone number: 0700 20204.
