UP Bijnor Electric Water Heating Rod Death Case Explained | Important news- Woman dies due to immersion rod: Do not make these 12 mistakes while using, check these 5 things before buying.

past Recently, a woman died due to electric shock in Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh. The woman was installing an immersion rod to heat water at home. Then suddenly she got electrocuted, due to which she fell unconscious. He was immediately taken to the nearest health center, where the doctor declared him dead.

The use of immersion rods i.e. water heating rods increases in winter. It is very cheap compared to geyser. This is the reason why many people use it extensively to heat water during cold days.

Immersion rods work manually. These do not have the option of auto-cut. Therefore, there is a need to be very cautious while using it.

So let’s go today needed news I will talk about what precautions should be taken while heating water with immersion rod. You will also learn that-

Expert: Shashikant Upadhyay, Power Electronics Engineer, Ahmedabad

Question- What is immersion rod?

answer- Immersion rod is a heating equipment. It is used to heat water. The immersion rod consists of nichrome wire. This wire is curved like a coil. There is plastic insulation on its upper part. Whereas both the ends of the coil are connected to a copper tube. This part is immersed in water.

Question: Why is immersion rod risky?

answer- The immersion rod works in manual mode, so there is a high risk of electric shock. However, if electricity is supplied for a long time, it may overheat and explode. Apart from this, plugging the immersion rod in the wrong electric switch is also dangerous. This may cause short circuit.

Question- What things should be kept in mind while buying an immersion rod?

answer- Nowadays many locally made immersion rods are available in the market. This type of immersion rod has poor quality electrical wiring. Also, the prescribed safety standards are not taken into account. Their price is also low, due to which most people buy them.

But this is not good from security point of view. Using them can be dangerous. Therefore, if you are going to buy an immersion rod in this winter season, then keep some things in mind.

See it in the graphic below-

Let us understand these above points in detail.

Buy only after seeing ISI mark

If you are buying a new immersion rod, then 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 rod getting damaged quickly.

check power rating

Before buying an immersion rod, its power rating should be checked. The power rating determines how quickly the rod can heat water. Power is measured in watts. The higher the wattage of the rod, the faster it will heat water.

Check out the build quality of the rod

The build quality of the immersion rod should be good. Its steel rods should be strong and durable. At the same time, if the cover of the rod i.e. the insulation is made of plastic then it should be strong.

View brand and 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 a better quality immersion rod, which will last longer.

Check price and warranty

Compare the price of immersion rods from different companies before buying. Be sure to check how many months warranty or guarantee it has. Due to this, if any kind of defect occurs, it can be easily replaced. Always keep in mind that while buying an immersion rod, give priority to its quality over price.

Question- What things should be kept in mind while using immersion rod?

answer- Immersion rod is very easy to use. It can heat a bucket of water in 10 to 15 minutes. However, as easy as it is to use, it is equally dangerous. Sometimes even a little carelessness can be fatal. Therefore, it is important to keep some things in mind while heating water with an immersion rod. Understand this from the graphic below.

Question- What is better for heating water, geyser or immersion rod?

answer- Both geyser and immersion rod have their own advantages. It depends on what your need is. Understand this from these points given below-

Geyser best for saving electricity

The geyser has safety features like automatic shutoff, which automatically switches off the geyser if the water overheats. Whereas immersion rods do not have any such facility. The longer the plug remains on, the water will continue to heat. This may result in higher electricity consumption.

Very low price of immersion rod

The price of immersion rod is very less as compared to geyser. Where the price of a normal immersion rod starts from Rs 200. The starting price of a geyser from a reliable company is Rs 3000. Therefore, if the family is small and there is no need to use much hot water then immersion rod is best.

Immersion rod completely portable

The immersion rod is portable, which can be installed anywhere in the house. This is not the case with geysers. Geyser can be installed only at one place in the house.

Geyser best for safety

Geysers are considered safer than immersion rods because the wiring of the geyser is inside. The water starts heating as soon as you turn on the button. Therefore there is no risk of electric shock in it. There is often a fear of electric shock in the immersion rod.

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