Bengaluru man's flatmate leaves geyser on for four months, sparks social media laughter
Bengaluru man's social media post about a flatmate's unexpected geyser mishap has gone viral, offering a mix of humor and practical advice. Aditya Das shared the incident on X (formerly Twitter), where he revealed that his flatmate had left the geyser running for four months while both were away visiting their hometowns.
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Das's post stated, «Flatmate left the geyser on for 4 months while both of us had gone to our hometowns. AMA.» He later joked about the anticipated electricity bill, saying, “For everyone asking about the electricity bill, I haven’t received one since last October. Might need to apply for a loan.”
The post quickly gained traction, sparking laughter from users online, with one joking, «Well, you have hot water now.» Others poked fun at the situation, with one comment reading, «The real Indian final destination.»
Some users pointed out that most modern water heaters come with temperature sensors that turn off the power once the water reaches the desired temperature. One user questioned, «Don’t water heaters these days have temperature sensors and cut off after the water has reached a certain temperature?»
However, others noted that older models lacked such sensors, and the heating coil could overheat, leading to potential damage. «Issues can arise when
