Still debating Geyser vs Immersion Rod? Learn which one saves electricity, gives faster hot water, and fits your budget perfectly.
Economical price of the Immersion Rod makes it a very alluring option compared to the Geyser. But Geyser has its own advantages. Let’s explore the Pros and Cons in detail.
Try to choose the right Geyser by answering simple questions without reading any Buying Guide.
Geyser vs Immersion Rod
| Feature | Immersion rod | Geyser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Economical: Rs. 450 to 900 | More, depending on the model, up to 25 liters |
| Portable | Yes, helpful if you are moving houses | No |
| Water heating time | Takes more time to heat the water | Takes less time to heat the water |
| Hot water quantity | Very limited | Not safe, completely not child safe; there is a chance of getting an electrical shock. |
| Safety | Well-known brands | Safe |
| Convenience | Difficult: Take some time to set up a bucket full of water and plug the rod | Easy: Just switch on |
| Auto off system | Not available | Available |
| Water heating method | Water is not heated uniformly | Water is heated uniformly |
| Bajaj, Havells, Racold, V-Guard, AO Smith, Kenstar, Crompton | Bajaj, Crompton Greaves, Usha, V-Guard, Maharaja | Bajaj, Havells, Racold, V-Guard, AO smith, Kenstar, Crompton |
| Example | Immersion Water Heater | Geyser Water Heater |
Immersion Rod Water Heater
It is an extremely useful, economical way of heating the water. Immersion rod is a device used the heat the water. To heat the water, an immersion rod is installed in a utensil or a bucket along with water, and plug in the wall socket; that’s it.
Because of the immersion rod’s simple working principle and economical price, it’s quite popular in India. You can buy a branded immersion rod for less than Rs. 900 in India. The immersion rod consists of a coated metal rod.
Electricity passes through the rod as a result rod heats up, which further heats the water. The only problem is the coating on the rod, which insulates against the electric shock. In the course of duration immersion rod loses its coating and causes an electric shock. The immersion rod needs special care when handling it. It is not child-safe.
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Geyser Water Heater
It’s a more useful but a little expensive solution to heat the water. A geyser basically contains a sealed metallic container and is mounted on the wall. A cold water pipeline is attached to the geyser inlet valve, and the geyser outlet valve is attached to the tap.
When cold water passes through the geyser, the heating element present in an inner container heats the water. The advantage of a geyser over its counterpart immersion rod, is that there is no need to set up the heater( like fill the bucket and plug the rod).
With a geyser, you can just switch on the electricity supply and after 5 to 10 minutes open the tap for hot water. With a geyser no need to worry about an electricity shock.
