What is a Geyser Timer?
A geyser timer is a consistent way to ensure that your geyser remains off during peak electricity demand periods.
What you should know is that your geyser is fundamentally a giant kettle. You can imagine that keeping your kitchen kettle running all day would significantly increase your electricity usage.
Where Can I Buy Geyser Timer In South Africa?
GeyserWise Gauteng
Address: and, Unit 13 Jurg Business Park C/O Jacaranda Street, Jurg Ave, Hennopspark, Centurion, 0157, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:45 pm
Phone: +27 12 653 1020
GeyserWise Cape Town
Address: 18 Jagger Rd, Elsies Rivier, Cape Town, 7460, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 592 4903
Transignal Electrical Sales
Address: 21 Harrington St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 461 3335
How much does a geyser timer cost in South Africa?
Geyserwise TSE1 Geyser Timer and Controller
R919.99 Inc.
How much electricity does a geyser use in South Africa?
A 150lt size geyser will take close to 3 hours to heat from completely cold water (15 degrees C) to 65 degrees C, which equates to the usage of 8.72kW of electricity with a 3kW element and will cost approximately R14,38 (assuming R1,65/kWh), however, one must remember that a geyser is seldom heated from completely.
How long does water stay hot in geyser?
As an estimate, the water in your tank should stay hot for a day or two. The larger the tank, the greater the heat loss will be, and it depends on the quality of your tank as well as the form of insulation you have.