How to Fix Geyser in Bathroom?

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.

This is how to install gas geyser in bathroom. It sounds simple, doesn't it? You don't need to search anywhere right now, for sure.

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.