Many a times when we get wet in the rain, we go home and have a hot water bath.
When we are tired, a hot water bath helps us refresh.
A hot water shower is a must when you wake up early during the winters. It is impossible to shower with cold water right?
Early we used boil water on the gas, these days people have electric geysers,
gas geysers, etc. You all know about these.
Are these gas geysers good? Ofcourse right because it is very cost efficient,
No matter how many people use it, it does not get spoiled and there is no electricity bill.
Once you install it, it never breaks down.
Comparitively electric geysers keep breaking down and it increases the electricity bill.
This is why gas geyser is very cost efficient.
If there are 2-3 people at home, the gas will last 6 months. Whereas for electric geyser you have to pay the bill every months.
This is why gas geysers are much preferred right?
Well let me tell you that gas geysers has many problems.
Many dangerous incidents have happened because of the gas geyser. People have fainted, some have died, etc.
So why are such incidents happening.
Gas geysers must be installed in spaces that have ventilation to ensure air circulation.
However these days gas geysers are installed inside closed spaces.
When we breathe, we take in Oxygen and give out Carbon Dioxide.
The gas geyser depletes the Oxygen available in the closed space and starts giving out Carbon Monoxide.
CO causes poisoning which can cause symptoms such as dizziness, unconsciousness, blackouts,
brain damage, cardiac arrest and multiple organ failure.
CO poisoning can be lethal. This is why the gas geyser must be installed in areas where there is ventilation.
Ventilation will ensure that the gases do not escape and avoid any accidents.
If the spaces if closed then it can lead to dangerous incidents.
Experts say that there is no harm in having a gas geyser unit, but certain guidelines need to be followed.
Here there are. 1. Don’t install it in a confined space like bathrooms.
The geyser unit should be installed outside the bathroom with just pipe going inside.
The LPG will recieve ventilation, which is very important.
2. Make sure the windows are not completely shut and keep adequate ventilation.
3. Ensure that all the linking pipes are leakproof and clean. This will prevent the risk of exploding.
Make sure to frequently check the pipe. If there is any leak, fix it immediately.
4.Place it at a height where you can switch it off easily. This will ensure to prevent any untoward incident.
5. Don’t leave the geyser on for too long.
After use make sure to switch it off. I understand you may have a large family.
So make sure to have a balance when you use. Following these points will have prevent any accident.
Otherwise it can be very dangerous.
Recently Mahanagar Gas Limited issued guidelines that people who have installed gas geysers in bathrooms should immediately stop using them.
Contact a technician or the MGL to help you keep the LPG outside the bathroom.
This is a must and very important. You may not want pay extra for this and think of doing it yourself.
Please call an expert to do it safely.
Gas geyser will help you save money but prove to be expensive in the long run.
Electric geysers though expensive, are more safe.
If you follow these guidelines, you will be safe.