Things can go wrong at any time when shopping for electrical appliances online! A Hong Kong man shared that he bought an electric water heater for about HK$600 on Taobao and suspected that he installed it at home. He praised that it was only the size of a tablet and very practical. However, there have been frequent water heater accidents recently, and some netizens questioned whether it was illegal. At the same time, he was worried that an accident would cause harm to the neighbors.
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The Hong Kong man posted a post on the Facebook group “Taobao Happy Share”, saying that he purchased an instant water heater commonly known as “Kitchen Treasure” on Taobao and installed it in the bathroom as a water heater. He praised the water heater as being only the size of a tablet and more practical than a storage water heater.
Some people are bold enough to buy a water heater, but as we are kitchen savvy, it is better than having to wait for the water to be boiled. (The water heater) is as big as an iPad… I personally think it is OK. “
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Netizens worry about power leakage
The post immediately aroused discussion. Many netizens believed that what the Hong Kong man did was very dangerous. Therefore, the water heater has a power of more than 3000W. They were worried that there might be leakage of electricity, which would affect the neighbors. “These water heaters should be added.” A section of rubber hose is used for isolation to prevent electric shock to people in case of leakage.” Since the victim did not mention hiring a technician to install it, it is suspected that he installed the water heater at home by himself. “Installing an electric water heater requires a license and safety requirements.” “The most important thing is not to injure the neighbors.”
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Checking Taobao information, this instant water heater sells for about HK$600. It is advertised with adjustable power, with a maximum power of 5500W. It can be installed wherever needed. It can be used to supply hot water for dishwashing, face washing, warm water for laundry, etc., but it is not yet available. It is marked as a hot water heater for showering in the bathroom.
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Water heater accidents have occurred frequently recently
There have been many water heater accidents in recent days. The day before yesterday (29th), a 17-year-old girl was found guilty of using a gas water heater that was not purchased in Hong Kong. The water heater was not equipped with an exhaust flue, causing the exhaust gas to be discharged directly into the bathroom. Inside, coupled with insufficient ventilation in the bathroom, she was sent to the hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning. In addition, a 36-year-old woman also suffered carbon monoxide poisoning from using an old hot water heater this month. On the 29th of last month, a suspected hot water heater exploded in a unit at Holly House in Happy Valley. A man was sent to the hospital due to smoke inhalation.
Experts urge citizens to use caution
In recent years, citizens have often purchased various electric water heaters online. Lu Kuk-keung, a former engineer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the Polytechnic University, pointed out in an interview with Qingbao earlier that instant water heaters such as instant faucets can actually be regarded as “small electric water heaters”. “Boiler”, the operating principles of the two are similar. It is heated by the heating wire inside the machine and outputs hot water instantly. The power of 3000W is quite high for small household appliances.
In addition, since this type of water heater needs to be plugged in to heat the water, if the water source is too close to the power supply, if the wires are aged or have a break, when water penetrates and touches the metal wires inside, there will be a risk of leakage, which can lead to death at any time. casualties, and the public is urged to use with caution.
5 things to note when using an electric water heater
The Electrical and Mechanical Department reminds that according to the Electrical Products (Safety) Regulations, electric water heaters supplied in Hong Kong must comply with the relevant requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission IEC safety standards and have relevant safety compliance certificates. When installing and using electric water heaters , registered electrical contractors and licensed plumbers should be hired to install electric water heaters and perform regular maintenance.
In addition, anyone who uses prohibited electrical products may be fined NT$50,000 for the first conviction and NT$100,000 for a second conviction of the same crime. Regardless of the first or second conviction, he may be sentenced to 6 months’ imprisonment.
When purchasing household gas water heaters, members of the public should ensure that the products bear the “GU” mark. You can check the list of electrical products that have been issued “Certificate of Compliance with Safety Standards” on the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department website, including their brands and models: 【click link】
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The Electrical and Mechanical Department reminds the public of the following matters:
- Households should purchase and use gas water heaters that have been approved by the Electrical and Mechanical and Electrical and Mechanical Department and bear the “GU” mark. If the gas water heaters were installed before the 2003 Approval Scheme for Residential Gas Appliances came into effect, households should properly maintain the gas water heaters. Water heaters should be replaced with gas water heaters bearing the “GU” mark.
- Households should arrange for a registered gas engineering contractor to conduct a safety inspection of their gas water heater every 18 months. If you have any doubts about the condition of the gas water heater, please feel free to check with the registered gas supply company; and
- If any abnormality is found in the gas water heater (such as corrosion or damage to the outer casing) or signs of gas leakage, residents should stop using it immediately and notify the registered gas supply company or the relevant gas water heater agent to send personnel to inspect or repair.
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