| An instant heater is an appliance that heats water as | | | | When fixing the heater start by checking all the |
| it flows from a pipe. It is used in bathrooms and | | | | installations. The power from the consumer unit to |
| kitchens for providing hot water. It can be installed to | | | | the bathroom should be in place. Next check the |
| provide the heated water in restaurants and public | | | | piping point. The appliance is connected at least a |
| utility places. The shower sprout is replaced with the | | | | foot off the wall. Add a one foot pipe to the water |
| appliance. This works when water is turned on and it | | | | point on the wall. The source of water should be |
| pushes a diaphragm inside, which acts like a switch. It | | | | from the cold water supply. Unpack the heater and |
| uses electricity to run. It consumes less power than | | | | tie it to the pipe. Use a threading tape to stop the |
| the hot water cylinder. | | | | joint from leaking. Test for the water flow. |
| Instant heaters fixed in bathrooms should be secure | | | | After fixing the water heater to the overhead pipe, |
| to ensure no risk of electric shock when in use. The | | | | check the power wiring. Follow the manufactures |
| product should have the earthling component which | | | | instructions when connecting to the power source. |
| makes it safe to use. When purchasing the appliance | | | | Ensure all the wiring joints are water tight. Secure all |
| its important to cross check the electric rating. For | | | | wires with clips to the wall and use a wiring cover. |
| home, use the lower than for commercial ratings. The | | | | Place the switch with a pilot lamp outside the |
| piping point for water in the bathroom should be at a | | | | bathroom door. When the connection is complete |
| minimum height of six feet. The water pressure | | | | test the power and run the water. Set the regulators |
| should be adequate to run the heater. | | | | for hot, medium and warm water on the appliance. |