GAS Geysers Yes/No?

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Chriz1

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I will like to install a gas geyser for some rooms that I am renting out.
The geyser will handle 3 rooms with a shower each.
So, I was thinking, even though it is 3 showers, it is still only 3 to 4 people showering.
So, I am leaning towards as Bosch 14 Liter Battery Ignition LPG Gas Water Heater.
Any thoughts?
 
I don’t really know a lot about the Vacuum tube thing. But I am going mostly for the gas geyser as this is not as capital intense as solar.

The 14L geyser will cost me below R5k excluding installation.
I will combine it with solar at a later stage but not any time soon.
 
Gas, if there is no other option available, is OK. Distance from geyser to tap is critical. Longer = colder.

The basic problem with every system that essentially warms the water as it passes through the unit (gas, or electric point of use heaters) is that they only heat the water by a certain amount (say 10 degrees) so if your water is ice-cold winter water you only end up with lukewarm water out and there is nothing you can do about that. So be prepared for constant complaints about the temperature of the water.
 
Zoomzoom said:
Gas, if there is no other option available, is OK. Distance from geyser to tap is critical. Longer = colder.

The basic problem with every system that essentially warms the water as it passes through the unit (gas, or electric point of use heaters) is that they only heat the water by a certain amount (say 10 degrees) so if your water is ice-cold winter water you only end up with lukewarm water out and there is nothing you can do about that. So be prepared for constant complaints about the temperature of the water.
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Good advice.

Last time I was interested in doing gas, the rep did tell me I must have a solar geyser ( which I did ) as well.

I didnt end up installing it as there was no need for it, i was just curious to see how much it would cost and what work it would entail.
 
Zoomzoom said:
Gas, if there is no other option available, is OK. Distance from geyser to tap is critical. Longer = colder.

The basic problem with every system that essentially warms the water as it passes through the unit (gas, or electric point of use heaters) is that they only heat the water by a certain amount (say 10 degrees) so if your water is ice-cold winter water you only end up with lukewarm water out and there is nothing you can do about that. So be prepared for constant complaints about the temperature of the water.
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Your first sentence applies to every single form of water heater out there.

Your second paragraph is why you spec a decent quality, decent capacity system with a control mechanism that sets the outflow temperature.
 
Sinbad said:
Your first sentence applies to every single form of water heater out there.

Your second paragraph is why you spec a decent quality, decent capacity system with a control mechanism that sets the outflow temperature.
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Never met a gas geyser that delivers nice hot water like a regular geyser does. Some are better than others - best one is the one with the geyser in the bathroom!

And this is coming from a person who has my geyser temp set at minimum.
 
Zoomzoom said:
Never met a gas geyser that delivers nice hot water like a regular geyser does. Some are better than others - best one is the one with the geyser in the bathroom!

And this is coming from a person who has my geyser temp set at minimum.
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I have a 20lpm forced induction gas geyser. My parents have a similar one. Never ever an issue. Your experience does not cover all scenarios...
 
Chriz1 said:
I will like to install a gas geyser for some rooms that I am renting out.
The geyser will handle 3 rooms with a shower each.
So, I was thinking, even though it is 3 showers, it is still only 3 to 4 people showering.
So, I am leaning towards as Bosch 14 Liter Battery Ignition LPG Gas Water Heater.
Any thoughts?
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Speaking from personal experience, when it comes to gas geysers, you get what you paid for. The small cheap ones are ok for washing dishes and bathing, but absolutely horrible for showering. As you go from season to season, theres zero temperature consistency. If you dont want constant complaints from your tenants and want to stick to gas, you're going to have to spend.

Sorry to say, but if those units are equipped with showers, 14 litre geysers wont cut it.
 
Sinbad said:
Your first sentence applies to every single form of water heater out there.

Your second paragraph is why you spec a decent quality, decent capacity system with a control mechanism that sets the outflow temperature.
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Any specific brand or model?
 
I have 3 geysers so just want a backup for my main bedroom.
 
adielk said:
I have 3 geysers so just want a backup for my main bedroom.
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3 geysers all feeding all hot water taps in the house?
Why then single out the bedroom for a backup?
Lots of power wastage going on keeping all that hot water hot.
 
Geoff.D said:
3 geysers all feeding all hot water taps in the house?
Why then single out the bedroom for a backup?
Lots of power wastage going on keeping all that hot water hot.
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2 for main house
1 for flatlet

Main bedroom for shower during loadshedding stage 5 or higher.
 
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