Avoid the on-grid price hike Get off the grid by switching to gas Eskom has applied for a 20.5% price increase from 1 April 2022. What’s more concerning is the proposed new electricity pricing methodology that could force on-grid solar users to get off the grid. On-grid so...
Read MoreSouth Africa’s largest short-term insurer Santam has urged households to look for alternatives as a way of dealing with load shedding – including a possible shift to gas appliances. Citing Eskom’s latest load shedding forecasts, the group noted that South Afric...
Read MoreHot water guaranteed, anywhere, anytime, anyplace... Delivering hot water to the most remote hunting lodges, game parks and homesteads, the Dewhot Eco-Flow gas geyser runs efficiently off gravity fed water. This low pressure gas geyser takes you from cold to hot at the...
Read MoreGas Cheaper set-up costs They consume 20% to 30% less energy than storage tank models Instant heating – They provide a endless supply of hot water Compact and easy...
Read MoreEskom has issued a warning to the South African public, stating that its power generation system is severely constrained due to the loss of two more power units and a delay in returning five units to service. “Eskom wishes to inform the public that the power system is severely constrained this af...
Read MoreSouth Africa should brace itself for exponential increases to load-shedding until 2022. This is according to research conducted by Dr Jarrad Wright and Joanne Calitz of the CSIR, who were presenting their findings in a presentation entitled “Setting up for the 2020s: Addressing South Africa’s e...
Read MoreSave Money & Water Gas geysers do not store hot water but rather heat the water on demand giving you more control over your energy consumption. Gas instantaneously heats the water so you don’t need to run the water for minutes before it heats up. This means using less water an...
Read MoreLocal Local quotes are generally are free. Outlying areas Some installers do charge for outlying area quotes, however you shouldn’t have to pay more than the installer’s cost to get to you which will vary depending on your location (petrol used) and time spent on travelling....
Read MoreIf Eskom could sell that brass neck of theirs, all their money problems would be gone. This is what South Africans will pay when the tariff hike kicks-in. Eskom tariff hikes – how much will they increase by? Jan Oberholzer is the COO of the ailing state-owned business. He confirmed on Mon...
Read MoreGas geysers installed incorrectly COULD be Lethal Please make sure when travelling that you check that the geyser in the bathroom is installed correctly for it’s application before taking a bath or shower. Look on the side of the...
Read MoreWith the winding down of 2018 we reflect on the challenging year the macro-economic impact has had because of the fluctuating rand against the dollar. This climate has pushed us at Dewhot, to keeping our prices stable and to focus on educating our customers on the technical workings of our gas geyse...
Read MoreIf you are considering buying a Dewhot gas water heater, then you have already taken the first step to reducing your reliance on electricity. This makes economic and practical sense. The only thing left now is which brand do you buy and what model do you need. First of all, let us look at w...
Read MoreSupport Buyers must not look at just the cost, but also the reliability of the unit and its back up. You don't want a disposable option. We are fully versed in the technicalities and repair of these units and carry a full range of reasonably priced spares should they be required. In most ca...
Read MoreDear Customers As we head into 2016 we find that as expected geyser sales are starting off a little slow, probably 20% down on an average month. Reasons for this are obvious with the heat wave, post-Christmas finances, fewer electrical outages and the Rand plummeting. However, winter is coming an...
Read MoreWe stock all the necessary spares you might need to fix your geyser. Units have a 1 year repair or replace warranty but should you need to fix anything after this period you can order the parts directly from us. We can repair your units for you, alternatively we can also refer the closest technician...
Read MoreOne of the limitations of the standard natural draft units is that the faster the flow the lower the temperature. This meant that if you ran two showers they were too cold or if you ran one it was too hot. Forced fan constant temperature units are available that counteract this but the fan runs off...
Read MoreThe Dewhot units are for outside use. However if they are mounted where the rain or strong wind can get to them then you need a cover. These covers also offer added security against theft. They are made of galvanised steel. They have a slanting top to shed off rain. No flue required. They have k...
Read MoreWe had our electric geyser fail, & looking at the price of electricity and the threat of major increases in the next few years,we decided to change to gas in the one bathroom, where we have a shower & hand-basin and see how it worked. We installed a new shower head to suit the geyser flow 1...
Read MoreThese units are activated by the water flowing through them. The water flows over a venture valve that causes low pressure on one side of a diaphragm and with water pressure on the other it pushes open the micro switch. This fires the igniters and opens the gas solenoid valve. The water i...
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