How to Fix Geyser in Bathroom?

Hi Samarpit. I recently got a new geyser installed in my bathroom with the help of an electrician. As I was keeping a close eye on his work I’ll be able to share how to install geyser in bathroom with you. To install, you’d first need a few tools and materials. These include teflon tape, flexible tube, pipe fittings, pipe wrench, screwdriver, adjustable pliers, wire stripper, wire connectors, and a circuit breaker. I am enlisting the steps for the installation below,

How to Fit Geyser in Bathroom?

1. The first thing to do is to choose the right location, one which is close to the electrical panel and has enough space. The space should be well-ventilated and distant from any combustible materials.

2. Switch off the power supply at the electrical panel to the current heater you have. Also, turn off the water supply to the heather to avoid leakage.

3. Disconnect the electrical wiring along with the water supply lines from the old heater. Loosen the fittings and take off the old heater.

4. Position the new geyser correctly on its spot. Connect the water supply lines and tighten the fittings with a pipe wrench. Check for leaks. 

5. Look at the manufacturer’s guidelines for the electrical needs of your water heater. 

6. With the wire stripper, strip the wire ends and connect them to the terminals on the geyser. Use wire connectors to ensure the connections are proper.

7. Turn on the power supply. Open the hot water tap in your house. As water flows steadily from the tap, the tank should be full. 

8. Analyse for any leaks and tighten the connections if needed. Now, adjust the temperature on the geyser as per your requirement. Companies recommend 49 degrees Celsius as the ideal temperature.

This is how to fix geyser in bathroom. I hope it helps.

I know the process of how to install geyser in bathroom appears complicated, but it isn't, I promise. Just make sure you do it correctly. Imagine on a chilly, windy morning being without access to hot water. Isn't that a terrifying idea? That is why we must know how to install a geyser.

How to Fit Geyser in Bathroom?

Step 1: Use sandpaper cloths to prepare the new plumbing lines. The ends should be rubbed with sandpaper until they gleam.

Step 2: Install the new geyser tank into a drain pipe.

Step 3: Align the discharge of T&P with the valve.

Step 4: At this point, the geyser inlet-outlet connection is taken into account. Attach the hot and cold water supplies to the corresponding inlets. It will be wise to use flexible hoses for this connection.

Step 5: Attach the flexible hoses (cold and hot) to the trap nipples using dielectric connections. The plumber's tape must also be used to line the threads.

Step 6: Fasten the flexible hose to the connector body's end.

Step 7: Look for leaks in the flexible hose.

Step 8: Installing the discharge line to the T&P valve.

Step 9: Insert the compression nut into the pipe. After that, tighten the compression nut after pressing the pipe into the connector.

Step 10: Check for leaks and turn on the hot water tap.

Step 11: Connect all electrical wiring and fill the water heater tanker.

Step 12: After that, twist the wires using the connectors and fasten the green ground wires to the screws.

Step 13: Activate the main power circuit breaker.

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I have installed quite a number of electrical appliances myself hence installing a geyser did not seem hard for me. You will just have to read all the instructions carefully first and make sure you can do it yourself. I will suggest not taking any risk if you are not pro at it since a wrong geyser installation can make it explode causing serious trouble and even injury. Read this answer to know how to fix geyser in bathroom.

What things to consider before installing a geyser in your bathroom?

Before installing a geyser, you have to focus on some aspects like

Here are some of the aspects that must be checked before installing a water heater and they are

• Check the mounting space before even buying the geyser so that you do not have size issues later

• Hire an expert plumber for the pipe fittings if not already done

• Get your electrical wires checked since geyser demand a good supply of electricity so make sure there is no regular fluctuation and the socket has proper earthing

• Water pipes and sufficient water pressure must also be there for the geyser to perform perfectly

• Keep all the material as per the geyser installation book handy

Once you think everything is fine, go for the installation process. The steps you must follow are-

• Turn off the electricity connection first

• Prepare the plumbing lines and fix the geyser into a drain pipe

• Position the discharge to the valve

• Check the inlet-outlet connection of the geyser

• Connect the pipes as per the cold and hot water taps

• Tie the flexible hose to one end of the connector of the body

• Check the hose for any leaks

• Install the discharge pipe to the T&P valve.

• Turn on the hot water tap and check if there is any leak

• Fill the water heater tanker and connect all the electrical wiring carefully.

• Next connect the green ground wires to the screws and twist the wires with the connectors

• Turn on the circuit breaker at the main power.

This is the process to install the water heater.

How to repair a geyser at home?

There are some ways of repairing a geyser at home in case it fails to work. Here is what you should do-

• Reset the tripped circuit breaker

• Replace the blown fuse if any

• Test the element thermostat and replace it as required

If it fails to work after all these, hire an expert electrician and get it checked. 

I hope this has answered how to fix geyser in bathroom.