Video of DIY Vaskom Geyser Amuses South Africa: ‘This Is Why We Have Loadshedding’

• A Facebook video showed the contraption one person came up with to easily access warm water
• The rig was designed as an alternative to a typical geyser, and the inventive setup went viral
• People had a lot to say after they saw the construction the person came up with to fight the cold, hard winter in South Africa

A post on Facebook highlighted the growing desperation of people during the cold season. The clip posted on 03 June 2025, showing one person's backup plan for getting hot water, went viral.

The video of the DIY geyser received more than 2000 likes. Hundreds of people commented on the video with their thoughts on the make-shift water heater.

DIY geyser goes viral

In a video posted on Facebook by Sir Alex, someone decided to create their own constant hot water heater. The person used a small two-plate stove and a metal bucket that fit across it horizontally. With both plates on, the whole steel bucket was heated up enough for the water to steam. Watch the video of the Vaskom geyser.

South Africans are often amazed by DIYs

One person amazed people by making a DIY heater. The winter season often inspires creative people to find ways to stay warm. One person posted a video of the heater he made out of common household items.

The video shows the man setting up a heater using a heating element and a steel pot. And by attaching the elements at the bottom of the pot with a brick underneath, he was able to create a makeshift heater.

South Africa amused by DIY geyser

Some people found the water heater to be a bit extreme. Netizens in the comments joked that the make-shift geyser was the reason why there is loadshedding. Some cautioned about the risk of putting a heavy dish on a small stove. Read the hilarious comments below:

Izandla Ziyagezana Sicelaumsebenzi said:

"Enter at your own risk."

Goitseona Kedige wrote:

"Diatswa di talent ke winter."

Neo Hokomane said:

"That's why we have loadshedding because of this."

Tar Chris Magengelele added:

"Mara this country cannot relax."

Nelisiwe Loraine Mabena guessed:

"That stove is going to burn out because of the weight."

Real OJ laughed:

"Sthembiso WakwaNtshosho nithi yi uncapped electricity now 😆🤣"

Nhlonipho Masonto commented:

"Praying for the tub not to make problems at the bottom 🥱🤣"

Aneleh Whitefort wrote:

"The reason we have load shedding 😩😐 "

Koketso Sehlata speculated:

"Probably bridged electricity ko kasi🤣"

Zani Thokozani G Mapi added:

"Vaskom geyser 😂😂"

Other Briefly News stories about DIY projects

• One man had the brilliant idea to create his own air conditioner using various items that were already available around the home.
• Some areas in South Africa had a problem with swarms of flies, and a man showed people his DIY solution.
• One lady made good use of her leftover coffee jars with a brilliant DIY project that went viral.
• A video shows a creative man who upgraded his bicycle with a DIY setup using a speedometer.

Source: Briefly News