How to Install Geyser in Bathroom?

Almost every home in India nowadays has a geyser installed in its bathrooms. It has become a necessity in every home. Most companies offer free installation but due to the ongoing pandemic, there is a risk of infection. You can install a geyser in your bathroom very easily yourselves by following the steps given below.

Installing a geyser is easy but it can be hazardous too if not done properly. Our advice is to call a company-trained professional if you cannot do it yourself. However, it is not too difficult to install an electric storage geyser yourself.

The same cannot be said about the gas geyser as we have seen many cases in the past when due to the wrong installation of a gas geyser accidents have occurred. So our advice is that if you have a gas geyser kindly call a trained professional.

For installing an electrical storage geyser you can refer to the steps given below.

What things will you need to install the best geyser in India?

• 2 Steel ribbed pipes.
• 1 Angle valved made of brass
• 1 Connection nipple
• 1 Teflon tape
• 1 15 Amp plug
• Some Bolts, Screws, and Washers.
• A Drill machine is preferred for making holes in the wall.

Things you need to consider before installing a storage water heater in India

• Wall mounting space

• First measure the height and width of the geyser. Then using a measuring tape measure the space available in your bathroom.
• There are two types of models according to orientation type, that is vertical and horizontal.
• As the name suggests the vertical geyser takes up more space vertically and the horizontal geyser takes up more space horizontally.
• The vertical design the most prevalent one in Indian bathrooms. However, horizontal being less to be seen seems more stylish.
• After you have checked the size and wall mounting space make there is enough room left after installation.
• Special instructions must be taken if the wall is hollow. First, you dug out space, and then you need to fill it with some cement or concrete to make it hard.

• Height

1. The heater should be placed away from wet areas such as the toilet, washroom, shower, and skin. It should be placed at an optimum height so that it could be turned off when needed.
2. A height of 1.8 meters is considered to be safe and secure.

• Water lines

1. The pipes which are connecting the geyser to the main water supply should be near to the geyser and there should not be any kind of tension among them.
2. They must remain clog-free to provide a streamlined flow of water.

• Water Pressure

1. If you have a standalone house then you might face the problem of water pressure. It is better to install some kind of booster to increase the flow of water in order to rectify this problem.

• Pipes 

1. 2 Ribbed steel pipes are used generally for carrying the cold water supply to the inlet and hot water supply to the outlet.
2. There are some pipes available in the market which are made of plastic and are able to carry hot and cold water both. However, steel ribbed pipes are mostly preferred.

• Electrical connection

1. Make sure that a power plug of 15 Amp capacity is placed nearby the geyser so that you can easily connect the geyser into the switch without using any extension.
2. The electrical pieces of equipment which are being used during electric geyser installation should not be of cheap quality and must be ISI marked for safety.
3. It is better if you can install a proper power overload fuse or MCB protection for enhanced safety.
4. You should not leave any room for mistakes when it comes to installing the best electric storage geyser in India.

Steps to follow to install an electrical storage geyser in the bathroom

1. Along with the packaging, you will find everything you need to install a geyser in your bathroom. ( apart from some tools such as a drill machine)
2. Apply the Teflon tape coating at both ends of the geyser inlet and outlet.
3. Screw the connection nipples tightly in the geyser inlet and outlet. You can use a vernier caliper for making it tight and leakproof.
4. Plug the inlet and outlet steel ribbed pipes in the geyser.
5. Mark the height and holes using a bubble level checker so that it remains straight.
6. Mark the places for holes on the wall mounting space using the bubble level checker.
7. Make two holes in the wall using a drill machine after ensuring the stability of the wall.
8. You can use some wooden chips, screws, and washers to make the screws and angles hold tight in the right place.
9. Now hang the geyser on the angle which you have just tightened on the wall.
10. Plugin inlet and outlet water supplies to the supply hose.
11. Plugin the socket into the electrical board and you are ready to go.

Installing a geyser is all about safety. If not installed properly it can be dangerous and can be hazardous. 

Generally, when you buy a geyser the company sends its technician that installs the geyser in your bathroom. 

Some companies charge for it while others take a nominal amount of Rs 300 to 500 for installing the geyser in your bathroom.

The technicians come prepared with all the tools and some extra pipes, bolts, screws, and other stuff that might be needed. Also, they are trained by the manufacturer itself so they know the whole procedure.

If you go with a local plumber or technician, he might not even know the working of the geyser and he might also charge you more. Some local plumber doesn’t know the mechanism of how a geyser works and doesn’t care about reading the manual once before installation.

That is why it is preferred that either you should call a trained technician from the company or try to install the electrical storage geyser yourself. 

You can also do it yourself, as it is no rocket science, just by simply following the steps mentioned above carefully.