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Geyser Care
It's that time of year when hot, hearty foods, thick wooly coats and hot bubble baths abound. It's also the time of year when disaster is most likely to strike in the form of a burst geyser, resulting in unhappiness and insurance claims. So we've put together a few geyser care tips that'll help ensure that you don't suffer such a fate.
10 August 2016Geyser Care
It's that time of year when hot, hearty foods, thick wooly coats and hot bubble baths abound. It's also the time of year when disaster is most likely to strike in the form of a burst geyser, resulting in unhappiness and insurance claims. So we've put together a few geyser care tips that'll help ensure that you don't suffer such a fate.
Handy tips for caring for your geyser
The single most important thing to be sure of when it comes to your geyser is that it is installed correctly in full compliance with the relevant national standards. The best way to ensure this is to use a qualified, insurance-approved plumber.
Next, bear in mind that in winter geysers are more susceptible to thermal expansion and contraction, which places strain on their various components. Insulating your geyser significantly diminishes the degree of expansion and contraction that it undergoes on a daily basis and therefore assists in preventing it from bursting.
Like most things, insulation also gets worn out with time and extreme dips in temperature and other issues occur, which is why installing a drip tray underneath your geyser is a good idea. In the event of a leak or burst the drip tray channels much of the water and could be the difference between a short visit from your plumber and a massive loss of valuables.
Finally, regular maintenance of your geyser is important. Your geyser is fitted with a component called an anode. When electrolysis occurs due to the frequent heating of the water in your geyser, the anode acts as a self-sacrificing corrosion inhibitor by preventing rust within the geyser tank. This anode should be replaced every 18 months or so.
