Woman, daughter die as poisonous gas emanates from geyser: Safety tips to keep in mind if you have a gas geyser – Times of India

Recently it was reported that a 35-year-old woman and her 7-year-old daughter died due to poisonous gas from their gas geyser in Bengaluru. gas now geyser Have been around for a while and offer people an alternative to ‘regular’ geysers. However, they can be a bit risky to use and even fatal if proper protection is not put in place. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind if you have a gas geyser:
What is a gas geyser?
As the name suggests, this geyser uses LPG to heat the water, making it energy efficient. There is a burner which is usually located at the bottom of a tank and hot water is delivered through pipelines.
why are gas geyser Popular?
Since they do not consume electricity, large families may often prefer to go for gas geysers. The amount of LPG used is also relatively less, which makes them a popular choice among many


Safety Tips to Keep in Mind

If possible, do not put the gas geyser in a closed place like bathroom or kitchen.
The ventilator should always be open and on if you have an exhaust fan in your bathroom or kitchen.
Have the geyser checked regularly for any leaks or other service problems
Do not leave the geyser on all day. Make sure you keep a gap every time you use
If there is an emergency health scare, get the victim out to an open area as soon as possible
Turn off the geyser before entering the bathroom as the water will already be hot and the risk is slightly lower.

Other things to keep in mind

Gas geysers have partial combustion which emits carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless as well as colorless, so if there is a leak, one may not be aware of it.
Carbon monoxide can be dangerous because within minutes of inhaling it can make a person feel dizzy and faint very soon.
Take the victim to the doctor as soon as possible as there is no home remedy for carbon monoxide poisoning.

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