Water Heating Solutions: Find the Right Option for Your Home

Choosing the right water heating system isn’t just about hot water—it’s about saving money, improving efficiency, and staying prepared during load shedding.

At Build It DTM, we offer four reliable water heating solutions to suit every home and budget.

Electric Geysers (Traditional & Reliable)

Available Sizes:
10L, 15L, 30L, 50L, 100L, 150L, 200L

Electric geysers are the most common solution in South Africa.

Why choose electric geysers:

• Affordable upfront cost
• Reliable and easy to install
• Suitable for most homes

Considerations:

• Higher electricity usage
• Limited hot water based on tank size

👉 Best for: Budget-friendly, standard household use.

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Instant Electric Geysers (Compact & Efficient)

Available Sizes:
5.5kW, 7kW, 12kW

Heats water only when needed—no storage tank.

Why choose instant electric:

• No standby energy loss
• Compact and space-saving
• Continuous hot water

Considerations:

• Needs sufficient electrical capacity
• Not ideal for multiple outlets at once

👉 Best for: Small homes, flats, or single-use points.

Instant Gas Geysers (Reliable Anytime)

Available Sizes:
9L, 12L, 20L

Provides instant hot water using LPG gas.

Why choose gas geysers:

• Works during load shedding
• Lower running costs than electricity
• Hot water on demand

Considerations:

• Requires gas installation
• Must meet safety standards

👉 Best for: Homes needing uninterrupted hot water.

Solar Geysers (Smart Long-Term Savings)

Available Sizes:
100L, 150L

Solar geysers use sunlight to heat water—but there are two important types:

Low Pressure Solar Geysers (Solar Only)

How it works:
Uses only sunlight to heat water.

Key features:

• No electricity required
• Lower upfront cost
• Eco-friendly

Important to know:

• Depends fully on sunlight
• Cannot switch to electricity when there’s no sun
• Lower water pressure

👉 Best for: Areas with consistent sunlight and basic usage needs.

High Pressure Solar Geysers (Hybrid System)

How it works:
Uses solar energy, but can switch to electricity when needed.

Key features:

• Works even on cloudy days
• Can heat water using electricity backup
• Strong water pressure (similar to electric geysers)

Why it stands out:

• Reliable all year round
• Combines savings + convenience
• Ideal for modern homes

👉 Best for: Homes wanting solar savings without sacrificing reliability.

Quick Comparison Guide

Which One Should You Choose?

• Lowest upfront cost? → Electric geyser
• Compact solution? → Instant electric
• Always-on hot water? → Gas geyser
• Maximum savings but basic use? → Low pressure solar
• Best all-round solution? → High pressure solar (hybrid)

Final Thoughts

Water heating is no longer one-size-fits-all. While traditional geysers are still widely used, modern solutions like gas and solar give you more control, lower costs, and better reliability.

Choosing the right system now can save you thousands in the long run.

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Visit us in-store or shop online at www.builditdtm.co.za to explore our full range of geysers and solar solutions.