When it comes to your geyser and preventing it from bursting, maintenance is the best prevention tip. The damage that comes with a geyser bursting can be detrimental. We have a few tips for to remember when maintaining your geyser:
- Make sure that your thermostat temperature is not set too high. The accumulation of a large amount of steam inside the geyser can cause unnecessary pressure and possible explosion. The ideal temperature recommended to have your geyser on is at 60°C.
- Buy a geyser blanket for your geyser. During winter there can be too much cold air coming into your geyser meaning that it will need to work harder than usual to heat up and stay warm. A geyser blanket will help keep heat in and ease the load ofgenerating the heat.
- Haveyour geyser serviced every 3 years by a professional plumber. He can make sure that all the elements are functioning properly and check for any leaks. He will also remove lime scale and sludge build-up inside the tank and in the elements. This is beneficial to you, because your plumber can alert you of any issues with your geyser before it becomes a bigger problem.
- This is more of a precautionto minimise any damage in the case that your geyser does burst. Install a drip tray underneath your geyser and a pipe drain connected to it. This is to divert the water away into a space where it won’t create too much water damage.
If your geyser decides to flood the house your belongings will drown under the weight of its destruction. Keep these tips in mind to prevent this from happening.Even with these preventative measures in place, your geyser can still burst, so ensure your household items are insured.
