There are three types of Water Heaters that can be chosen according to individual requirements. Selecting a Water Heater depends on various parameters that help funnel down the type that is best suited for its user:
A Geyser helps in heating and providing hot water for various household purposes.
Immersion Rod is an electric water heater which needs to be immersed in water bucket to heat the same.
IInstant Hot Water Tap is a fixture that rapidly heats water using an electrical element found within its heavily insulated body.
Here are a few pointers to consider before choosing a Geyser for yourself:
Description : Instant Geysers are compact and provide hot water immediately
Available Capacity : 1 -3 litres of water
Heating Time : 1- 3 minutes
Best Suited For : Areas with uninterrupted water and power supply
Wattage : 3 to 4.5 kw
Description : Storage Geysers have a higher capacity and are ideal for starting hot water
Available Capacity : 6 - 250 litres of water
Heating Time : 10 - 15 minutes
Best Suited For : Areas facing water or power cuts
Wattage : 2 kw
Most geysers come with an auto cut-off feature that stops heating once the water reaches a given temperature or the water supply stops. Also, the material of the heating element should be considered for pro-longed life of the geyser.
The capacity of a Storage Geyser can be selected by considering your daily requirements. Following are the parameters to be considered:
Recommended Capacity:
6-20 litres
Recommended Capacity:
20-60 litres
Recommended Capacity:
60-250 litres
A storage geyser typically requires more space than an instant geyser. Make sure your bath area has enough room to accommodate one.
Smart Geysers use Wi-Fi connectivity to ensure controls at your fingertips. Below are some common advantages:
Allows you to monitor/control the temperature and the functions using your smartphone
Ability to learn your preferences and deliver the desired temperature for you accordingly
Environment friendly to curb unwanted energy consumption
Compatible with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri
Immersion Rod is an electrical water heating appliance that comes with a heating coil. Following are the key benefits of using Immersion Rods:
Auto cut-off feature and an indicator
Cost-effective and energy-efficient
Easy to carry and occupy less space
Available in shockproof and waterproof variants to ensure safety
An Instant Hot Water Tap uses water directly from the main supply and rapidly heats it for immediate use. Here are some key benefits of an Instant Hot Water Tap:
Sets water temperature with a single touch
Helps clean stubborn utensils with ease and saves time while cooking
Keep in mind that an Instant Hot Water Tap would require a minimum amount of installation and plumbing to get it fitted onto your sink.
Here are three types of commonly found heat sources for Water Heaters today:
Electric Water Heaters heat up water using electric heat generating elements present within the tank
Solar Water Heaters use solar energy, captured by a collector, which heats the water
Instant Hot Water Taps use Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) to heat water
Like any other Smart Home Device, Smart Plugs come with a set of specifications that you need to consider before your purchase. Here are some to keep in mind:
