Attention If you are also using a heating rod to provide hot water in winter, then definitely keep these things in mind, otherwise disaster can happen.

During the winter season, many people often use hot water to avoid cold. In winter, women also use hot water for most of the household work, whether it is washing utensils or washing clothes. But there will be very few people who have a geyser installed in the bathroom of their house. Due to it being expensive, not everyone can install geysers in their homes. But there is a solution for this also in the market. Now there is no need of geyser for hot water. Because now a heating rod i.e. a rod that heats water in minutes has started coming in the market. This heating rod is also cheap and everyone can easily buy it. But while using this rod, many things have to be taken special care of. Even slight carelessness can cause huge loss for you. In many cases it also becomes fatal.

A similar case has been seen in Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh. Where a woman was installing a heating rod to heat water. But she became unconscious due to electric shock. When the woman was taken to the hospital, it was already late in the day. The doctors had declared the woman dead. In such a situation, if you also use a heating rod or are thinking of buying one, then know the correct way to use it. So that you can avoid any accident in future.

Keep these things in mind while buying a heating rod

Many cheap local heating rods are also available in the market. The quality of such rods may deteriorate. Poor quality electrical wiring is used in most local rods. Moreover, the prescribed safety standards are also not taken into account. In such a situation, people often buy them only for use in winters and because of their low price. But using them can prove dangerous. Therefore, keep some things in mind while buying a heating rod.

Check ISI Mark: If you are buying a new heating rod then definitely check the ISI mark while purchasing. Because, ISI mark guarantees that the product is of good quality and will not spoil easily.

Don’t forget to check the power rating: Do not forget to check the ISI mark as well as the power rating of the heating rod. The power rating tells how quickly the rod will heat water. Power rating is seen in watts, the higher the power rating of watts, the faster the water will heat.

Check the build quality of the heating rod: The build quality of the heating rod i.e. the steel rods used in the rod should be strong and durable. Also, if the cover insulation of the rod is plastic, it should also be strong.

Brand and Customer Reviews: If you are ordering online then always check customer reviews while purchasing any electrical product. Always buy rods from a trusted brand and read customer reviews once before purchasing.

Check Warranty: While buying offline or online, also check the warranty of the heating rod. Be sure to check how many months warranty or guarantee is being given on the rod. In such a situation, if any kind of damage occurs, you can easily replace it.

Take these precautions while using

• Always plug the heating rod into a high rating 16 ampere switch.
• Never turn on the switch before placing the heating rod in water.
• Before using the heating rod, check its wiring.
• Never put your hands in water before unplugging the heating rod.
• Never put a heating rod in a metal or steel bucket, use only a plastic bucket.
• Keep the water bucket at a dry place only.
• Never apply the rod by filling the bucket completely with water. Keep the bucket slightly empty.
• Insert or remove the heating rod from the bucket only while wearing slippers or shoes.
• Heat water only by keeping it away from children and pets.
• After using the heating rod, do not keep the rod plugged into the switchboard.