Even a new heater also cause people die. Recently sporean young guy die from new heater after change it few mth.

Somehow, I suspect there is a loophole inside the heater .

Every think is possible, can be due to installation fault also. Not properly earthed, or maybe no fault at installation but entire earthing circuit in the house not working properly.

Some latest instant water heater comes with smart feature like line fault indicator. Auto checking of the internal circuit to detect any possible current leakage.

This user reduce the chance of possible mishap with the line fault indicator feature.
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=65158976

To regularly check the earth circuit, add on 10mA RCCB, change new heater with better safety feature every few years is the best we can do to minimise the risks.

Hmm..not sure original or not, I will check.
Mine is the horizontal type and its placed horizontally if thats what you mean, other than that Im not sure..twice got fried, this last round dry burn or something. I will need to check with the repair guys.

Thanks for bringing up those questions, really appreciate it, will give Rinnai Gas a check



Talking abt safety, Ive been advised to test the ELCB every month so thats what Ive been doing, just press the test button and if it trips means its working..isnt that enough???

This post has been edited by cablesguy: Sep 12 2014, 04:56 PM

Rinnai gas?

Malaysia got supply centre gas? Not the cylinder gas only right.

Why not. Is gas also.

The installer is stupid,they use 13Amp plug,not 20Amp

This post has been edited by Dan_NopeNope: Sep 15 2014, 03:40 PM

There are many water heater model in Joven website.
Any recommendation on the good and reliable 1?
Not prefer with rain shower

http://www.joven-electric.com/product_main...p?category_id=2

Want reliable get water heater without build in pump. My mom instant water heater without pump still running since 2000, I change twice on the other bathroom with pump. Provided your water flow are good.

Thanks weikee.
Any comments on i-Series without pump?

For water heater, I'll get those that can last you 5-6 years. If it last too long, you will forget about what does safety means.
When you forget what does safety means, you may end up your face's photo posted in the newspaper.
All water heater needs to be check once every 5 years.

Noted!

double post

This post has been edited by supersound: Sep 21 2014, 03:18 PM

Get an electrician to check cost you rm100-200.
Getting a new about rm400-500.
So I don't really check but change it after 6 years.

which 1 you currently using now?

The Joven with auto ELCB failed after 7 years due to internal motor problem.
Now using Panasonic type also with internal motor. But with manual ELCB tripping for testing.

i have one super old joven heater currently in use. easily more than 10 years.. can i know what does the electrician check? it has a manual ELCB tripping for testing

He is just checking the internal parts. But again I won't really safe this rm500 to risk my life.

understood. just wondering what the electrician check for RM200. then again they will probably ask you to buy a new one...i wonder if can send back to the maker to have it check for a nominal fee..

That's why I just change to new 1 and spend another rm50 on him to install

yeah...but i just have the habit of not changing things...of coz this has something to do with safety hence wondering if there are any other ways...
i have a pana heater send back for them to check cause i thought rosak(but actually the problem lies with the switch) end up paying RM70 just to check and tell me nothing wrong...