Unpacking Zero Appliances Gas Geysers: Types, Costs and Effectiveness

Still considering what kind of gas geyser to get? Worry not as our Zero Appliances range will help you choose the best gas geyser for your home this winter. This article will explore zero appliances geysers, the different types you can get today and how much they cost. 

Purpose of gas geysers 

To quickly run through the basics, gas geysers also known as gas water heaters don’t have any water reservoirs and heat water on demand. In other words gas geysers only heat water when you turn on the hot water tap. As a result, the capacity of a gas geyser is rated by how much water it can heat per minute and not the storage capacity as compared to an electric geyser. This initially means that you can get a continuous flow of hot water for as long as you like. Gas geysers are designed for outdoor installation and they are preferably mounted on a wall close to the kitchen or bathroom or in the garage.

Types of Zero Appliances gas geysers you get today

Gas geysers are generally small in size and versatile compared to traditional electric geysers as they are available in a variety of types and sizes. The types of Zero Appliances gas geysers you can get:

• A battery ignition portable gas geyser with a 5.5L capacity per minute is only for camping
• 8L battery ignition low pressure gas geyser also best for kitchen use
• A 12L low pressure gas geyser for a shower & basin
• 16L low pressure battery ignition gas geyser suitable for one shower & Basin to run simultaneously. 
• A constant temperature 18L gas geyser with forced fan can run 2 bathrooms (also dependent on the distance between the bathrooms
• 20L low pressure standard gas geyser suitable for two showers or baths running simultaneously.(dependent of distance between bathrooms / kitchen)

Let’s unpack the three types of gas geysers available in the market today:

Standard/Battery Ignition Geysers

A standard or manual gas geyser is ideal if you only require one tap with hot water and reside in a small flat or home and they normally range from 5 to 20 litres. They have great benefits such as they are a cost-effective alternative for heating water, they are simple to use and their water temperature can be set during winter or summer.

Gas Geysers with Temperature Control

Gas geysers with a constant temperature setting allows you to control the temperature of your water precisely. They look like ordinary gas geysers, but they contain a touch button where you can regulate the temperature of your water. Allowing you to automatically adjust your desired temperature. Some key advantages of these kind of gas geysers is they are inexpensive, maintain a consistent water temperature and it’s possible for them to run two hot taps at the same time. At Gas and Solar, our Zero Appliances range of gas geysers that have constant temperature come in a modern design to fit your style. 

Gas Geysers with a Forced Fan

Although forced fan gas geysers are mostly costly, they will end up saving you a lot of money due to their great gas efficiency. They usually have extended warranties that can go up to 10 years and can be incorporated into your existing solar water system. Gas geysers with a forced fan are extremely gas efficient, they can pick a precise water temperature, they are not affected by changes in water pressure and they are perfect for large homes.

Some cool features

Our range of Zero Appliances geysers have great features for efficient and convenient use including: automatic flame failure protection for over temperature & over pressure protection and protection against blow out combustion and hard water for people who are worried about safety, ignition method with a fully automatic battery type, a 20 minutes built-in time device plus indicator and a double pulse ignition system with high ignition efficiency. We also have designs that come with modern features such as a touch button temperature control, full automated control method and the means of exhaust is fan forced. 

Looking at costs

You are probably wondering with such cool features and benefits, how much our Zero Appliances gas geysers cost. Here is a rundown of our prices that are VAT inclusive:

1. A 5 litre gas geyser costs R2000
2. 8 litre ranges from R2900-R3300
3. Prices for a 12 litre gas geyser start from R4000
4. A 16 litre gas geyser is R4800
5. A 18 litre gas geyser with constant temperature plus forced fan costs R7400 
6. Lastly you can get a 20 litre low pressure gas geyser for R5500

Factors that influence costs 

Let’s look at some of the factors that influence gas geyser pricing in South Africa:

• The brand of gas geyser (e.g. Dewhot, Zero, etc).
• Capacity of the gas geyser and how much water it can run per minute (e.g. 5l, 10l, 20l)
• Accessibility to the geyser’s installation location.
• The complexity of gas geyser for installation (amount of work involved during installation).

How installation works

After buying your gas geyser, it should be installed by a registered and authorised gas practitioner to ensure that installations are inspected and comply with the relevant regulations. On average, installing a gas geyser takes about 4-5 hours. While maintenance after installation takes less than 8 hours.

Gas geysers are an energy-efficient, quick, and versatile solution for hot water in a renewable home in South Africa. By installing gas geysers in your home, you can reduce your reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to a more sustainable future. At Gas and Solar we can provide you with appliances that can do just that because we are on a mission to get you off the grid! Shop at https://gasandsolarappliances.co.za/ today to get incredible deals on Zero Appliances gas geysers.