Immersion Rod Care: In winter, the use of immersion rods for heating water increases and with this the cases of accidents also increase. Recently in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, a woman who was heating water with an immersion rod became unconscious due to electric shock. He was immediately taken to the nearest hospital, where he was declared dead.
Immersion rods are much cheaper than geysers. This is the reason why many people use it extensively to heat water in winter. It is also small and portable which makes it easy to carry anywhere. However, it works only in manual mode. If it is not used carefully then it can be very dangerous. So let us know what precautions we should take while using immersion rod and we will know when immersion rod can be dangerous and what things should be checked while buying the rod.
10 precautions to take while using immersion rod
1. Use a 16 amp power supply socket for the immersion rod.
2. Check the wiring and build quality of the rod before using it.
3. Use plastic buckets, not steel buckets, to heat water.
4. Keep the water bucket in a dry place.
5. Be sure to wear shoes and slippers while using the immersion rod.
6. Turn on the switch only after putting the rod in water.
7. Switch off the rod before taking it out of the water.
8. Do not put your hand in the bucket while heating water.
9. Keep the bucket out of reach of children and pets.
10. After use, remove the plug of the immersion rod from the electrical board.
Keep 5 things in mind while buying immersion rod
1. Check the build quality of the rod: Immersion rods of many local brands are also available in the market which are cheap but their quality is not good. The quality of wire and steel of immersion rod should be good and durable. If the cover i.e. insulation of the rod is of plastic then it should be strong.
2. Buy only after seeing ISI mark: If you are buying a new immersion rod, then definitely look for the ISI mark certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). ISI mark is a guarantee of good quality. There is less possibility of ISI certified rods getting damaged quickly.
3. Pay attention to price and warranty: Before buying, check the price of immersion rods of different companies. Make sure to find out how many months warranty or guarantee it has. Due to this, if any kind of defect occurs, it can be easily replaced. While buying a rod, give priority to its quality.
4. Check Power Rating: It is very important to check the power rating of the rod. If the wiring in your house is not as per the requirement of immersion rod then buy a rod with lower power. There will be no risk of short circuit due to this.
5. Also check out customer reviews: Always buy immersion rods from a trusted company. Before buying, please check its customer reviews. With this you will be able to buy better quality immersion rods, which will last longer. Take help of product websites and shopping apps to see customer reviews.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : December 1, 2024, 1:08 PM IST
