Bellows hoses for gas stove: why is it considered to be safe?

Even 15-20 years ago, gas stoves in homes and apartments were connected to the gas pipe directly, although this method of connection is more than dangerous. Today, flexible hoses are used to connect the gas stove and the most reliable of them - bellows hoses, Which will be discussed in this article.

bellows - a tight corrugated tube of small diameter, which is considered the main advantage of stiffness. Bellows looks as follows:

Gas service is considered the most reliable bellows hose are advised to use it, because it was created by the bellows can withstand the gas internal loads.

Besides bellows hoses are available to buyers and the following hoses:

• oxygen;
• rubber-fabric;
• reinforced PVC hoses;
• rubber hose with metal braided reinforcement.

Let us examine which of them are a good alternative to the bellows, and what - no.

oxygen hose - frankly outdated design. The living quarters are used less frequently because of the fragility and unaesthetic. One of the main advantages of using oxygen hose - low price and elektroneprovodimost.

Important!The main disadvantage of the oxygen hose - the destruction of the braid in contact with the surface of the hot oily solutions.

Rubber-fabric flexible hose - cheapest type of gas hose, which must be replaced every 3-4 years. Such hose bends easily.

Best embodiment acts rubber hose with metal braidedIs the optimum ratio of price, quality and durability.

User guide PVC - the only worthy competitor bellows hose, which is also high-quality and relatively cheap, compared to the bellows hose.