Hot water is one of the best things in the civilized world. A burst geyser is one of the worst things in the civilized world. However there are ways to remedy this quickly and simply.
A geyser works continuously and very hard so depreciation is bound to happen. This, faulty components and poor installation can cause a burst geyser. A geyser is set to provide a pre-determined water temperature at any time of the day and night. It should not be affected by outside factors (such as winter weather) aside from electrical power failure. Steam accumulates in the geyser and this can cause it to burst. A thermostat should regulate this but wear and tear, faulty instruments or bad installation can all affect the thermostat.
Your immediate reaction to a burst geyser should be to turn off the electricity mains as it can lead to shorts and wiring damage. The next thing will be to turn off the water mains and stop the flow of water into the property. Your water mains switch will generally be in your property or on your pavement and may need a wrench to tighten or release. If you live in a complex or apartment, warn your neighbours that there may be flooding from the burst geyser and loss of water if you share water mains. Mop and lay down towels or newspaper to soak up the water and minimize the damage as fast as possible. The next step is to get a plumber as fast as possible.
A burst geyser generally involves water pouring down through the ceiling or cupboards. This can also be dangerous and it can cause damage to your house. Be sure that your household insurance policies cover burst geysers and inform them immediately if this happens. If you rent or live in a complex be sure to tell the owner or the body corporate as soon as possible. Any of these entities may already have specific plumbers that they use and they can fix the problem in a timely fashion. If not use friend or family-recommended plumbers or plumbers with good references and a long history.
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