Yes, absolutely, gas geysers are dangerous and health-hazardous. Gas geyser comes at a low price, and it is economical to use with subsidized LPG gas. But the significant risk is involved in gas geyser usage. We do not recommend gas geysers at all. Prefer to use eclectic geysers only.
Try to choose the right geyser by answering simple questions without reading any Buying Guide.
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Can a Gas Geyser be Dangerous to Life
Gas geysers work by heating water. Gas burns make flame/fire in the gas compartment, but take LPG from the cylinder and oxygen from the inflow fan, eventually from the atmosphere.
The Gas burns up the small tank existing above it and heats up the water. During this combustion process, along with LPG, the geyser consumes the oxygen present in the bathroom, at the same time it produces colour and odourless, poisonous gas Carbon Monoxide.
Within minutes of exposure to Carbon Monoxide, victims are poisoned and rendered unconscious. Here is an Indian Express post about a recent death, where a gas geyser is being considered as a cause.
However, we are using LPG in the kitchen, but when there is room for the gas to escape, nothing serious happens. Whereas gas geysers are installed in small-sized bathrooms with a lack of proper ventilation for air passage, an exhaust fan prevents oxygen shortage and reduces the odour with less Carbon Monoxide.
People can’t recognize the poisonous gases and breathe Carbon Monoxide gas, get unconscious, and even cause death. Even though many think, placing an LPG cylinder outside the bathroom makes it safe. But it’s not. LPG combustion takes place inside the geyser, which is installed in the bathroom.
Gas geysers can be a fire hazard if not used and maintained correctly. A gas leak, malfunctioning parts, or incorrect installation can cause gas geysers to catch fire and potentially cause significant damage or injuries.
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Discussing Gas Geyser Problems
After so many health risks, if you still want to use a gas geyser, our suggestion is to place a gas geyser as well as an LPG cylinder in a very well-ventilated area, like a courtyard or balcony, and connect the water line to the bathroom tap.
In case of LPG leakage or combustion gas, Carbon Monoxide easily passes into the atmosphere. Below are a few screenshots of well-known newspaper posts discussing gas geyser problems.
These articles may provide helpful information for individuals experiencing issues with their gas geysers, including common problems and potential solutions.
Precautions to Take While Using Gas Geysers Dangerous
- A gas geyser should be installed in an adequately ventilated area. Avoid installing in small, confined, low-airflow spaces.
- Keep the gas geyser at a height where the pilot flame is clearly visible; it is easier to monitor the status of the geyser and take appropriate action if necessary.
- Always make sure the gas geyser is turned off before leaving home.
- Never, ever leave the gas geyser turned on for a long time.
- Never keep explosive items like Kerosene (gasoline), bathroom acid near the geyser.
