Product details
The Sabro Electric + Gas Geyser 50 Gallons is a dual-power storage water heater with a 50-gallon tank, heated by either a gas burner or an electric element, priced at Rs. 56,499 in Pakistan. It is the largest size in Sabro’s combo geyser range, built for homes with three or more bathrooms and for commercial settings such as hostels, guest houses, hotels and salons where hot water demand is continuous.
Who needs a 50 gallon geyser?
Capacity should be matched to peak demand, not average use. The question is how many hot water outlets run at the same time, not how many people live in the building.
| Setting | Suitable capacity |
|---|---|
| Small family, one bathroom | 10–15 gallons |
| Standard family, two bathrooms | 25 gallons |
| Large family, three bathrooms | 35 gallons |
| Joint family, 3+ bathrooms, or commercial use | 50 gallons |
The 50-gallon Sabro is the right choice when two or three showers run simultaneously on a winter morning, or when the geyser serves a hostel floor, a salon, or a guest house with several rooms. In those situations a smaller tank empties within minutes and then everyone waits for it to reheat from cold — which is the actual complaint behind most undersized geyser installations.
Why dual power matters
Gas pressure falls sharply in most Pakistani cities through December and January. A gas-only geyser of this size struggles badly in those weeks, because a weak burner flame cannot bring 50 gallons up to temperature at all.
The Sabro combo geyser keeps a second route open. Run it on gas through most of the year, when gas is the cheaper fuel per unit of heat, then switch to the electric element when the pressure drops. For a commercial setup, that redundancy is not a convenience — it is the difference between serving customers and turning them away.
How the two heating systems work
The gas burner sits below the tank and heats the water from underneath. The electric heating element sits inside the tank and heats it directly. A power control selects which system is active.
On a tank this size, the ability to run both together matters more than on a smaller unit. A 50-gallon tank takes meaningfully longer to heat than a 25-gallon one, so using the burner and the element simultaneously for the first heat-up of the day gets the tank ready far quicker. Once it reaches temperature, the insulated tank holds the heat, so you are not reheating from cold between uses.
Installation and space requirements
A full 50-gallon tank holds close to 200 litres of water, which is around 200 kg of weight before counting the unit itself. This is a floor-standing installation — it should never be wall-mounted, and the floor position needs to be level and load-bearing.
The unit needs a water inlet and outlet, a gas line for the burner, and a 220V electrical point. The burner also requires proper room ventilation. Plan the location before delivery: a 50-gallon geyser needs genuine floor space and clearance around the burner, and it is not a unit you can easily reposition once it is filled and connected.
Safety
The geyser carries a safety valve and is rated to hold water at a maximum of 80°C — hot enough for any domestic or commercial use while staying below the point where water scalds immediately on contact.
Installation is as important as the unit itself. Use a qualified plumber and gas technician, confirm the gas connection is completely leak-free, and make sure the space is ventilated for the burner. On a tank this size, also confirm the pressure relief outlet is correctly routed.
Running cost: gas or electricity
Gas is generally the cheaper fuel per unit of heat in Pakistan, so this geyser is normally run on gas as the primary source, with electricity kept as backup for low-pressure periods. Used this way, the running cost stays close to that of a gas-only geyser while the electric element removes the winter failure point.
For commercial use, insulation and habit matter more than fuel choice at this capacity. Heating a full 50-gallon tank and holding it at temperature all day costs considerably more than heating it once before peak hours, so scheduling the heat-up around actual demand is the single biggest saving available.
Maintenance
Flush the tank periodically to clear sediment, particularly in hard-water areas, since build-up reduces heating efficiency and strains the element. Have the gas burner and connections serviced before each winter, and get the safety valve checked once a year. On commercial installations with daily heavy use, flushing twice a year is advisable.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sabro |
| Product | Electric + Gas Geyser 50 Gallons |
| Type | Dual power (gas + electric) storage water heater |
| Capacity | 50 gallons |
| Heating sources | Gas burner + electric heating element |
| Electric supply | 220V AC |
| Inner tank | Galvanized, high-pressure bearing |
| Outer body | Heat-proof metal with white plastic panel |
| Maximum water temperature | 80°C |
| Safety | Safety valve |
| Installation type | Floor standing |
| Suitable for | Joint families, 3+ bathrooms, hostels, hotels, guest houses, salons |
| Manufactured in | Gujranwala, Pakistan |
| Price in Pakistan | Rs. 56,499 |
What’s in the box
- 1 × Sabro Electric + Gas Geyser 50 Gallons
- Fitting kit and high-pressure connection pipe
- User manual and warranty card
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