Most people are very concerned about the safety of their home and family,they will install all manner of protection systems against theft or injury.There is however something most people do not think to check, their innocent looking hot water geyser.
If your geyser has been installed by an unqualified workman there is the potential for serious injury if something has been installed incorrectly.You are protected by law from an unqualified person installing your geyser and hot water system,all plumbing system installations must adhere to certain specifications to make the legal standard.
The reason a geyser can be such a danger is pretty obvious,it contains super heated water and steam that is under a certain amount of pressure.If any of the safety mechanisms are set up incorrectly the consequences could be disastrous.Some of those safety mechanisms are the geyser tray which prevents leaking water from damaging the rest of your home.Then there are vacuum breakers, this prevents the geyser from being drained in the case of the water being turned off.Most importantly perhaps there is a temperature and pressure release valve,this keeps the water and steam under a safe amount pressure so that the unit does not explode.
In apartment buildings the geyser is often installed directly above the bath,if anything should go wrong and the geyser starts to leak, someone taking a bath could be seriously injured.
That said a geyser is usually one of the most reliable appliances in your home.They can last for many years without giving a homeowner any trouble at all, provided they were installed correctly.If you suspect that your geyser or hot water system is not working correctly have a professional come and check it out.Do not try and fix the problem yourself as some of the safety mechanisms will be unfamiliar to you ,you may cause more damage.Always ensure you have a professional qualified person installing things in your home.
