OK, what is a geyser, Sarah? We have some in Yellowstone National Park, but I know it is not what you are talking about.......whatever it is, I am thrilled it is under control........water damage is not fun!!

Wish we could all pop round and help you clean up.

Oh Sarah thank goodness this didn't happen while you were away. Hope your sorted soon.

Water damage is the worst. So glad you caught it quickly. Best part is it did not come close to your stitching!

Oh, we had a lot of visits from mechanics and plumbers the last weeks. First thought the water comes from the washing machine but the mechanic says she was as good as new (15years old but a Miele!). Then water pours out of the dishwasher next to the washingmachine. The mechanic changed a valve and I hoped this would be it. After this every time you do the laundry the dirty water comes up in the dishwasher. You had to pump down the water from there or you could not use one of the two machines. Now we called the plumber and he finds that one of the tubes to the machine was slipped under the cupboard and in addition there were no check valve,
Happily I can use now both machines again.
Hope your problem is solved now and you can bring everything back in his place :o)
Greetings, Bettina

I am so glad you found the origin of your problem. I am not sure what a geyser is. I am glad you were able to stop the influx of water soon.

I do hope it is all cleaned up now and that you are peacefully sleeping as I type this comment.
Hugs

Dear Sarah, thank God for plumbers. We've had the same plumber since we arrived here in Newcastle and are on first name terms! I've even told all the kids about him. He is retired, but he has others working for him these day. So glad it is all fixed, nothing worse than water damage! Love Chris

Thank goodness that the fuse box didn't have a bad wire. So glad the plumber could get to you so quickly.

Glad you were able to get it repaired and I hope it dries out quickly.

All is well and at last hot water. Thank you all for your kind comments. Sarah

Glad it was found quickly! Mine burst 2am in the middle of winter, and I did not wake until my room was 6 to 8 inches under water... (also in South Africa)

My poor cat was trying to get out of the water, he was half in and half out. And we could not find the place to turn off the water! It was outside the yard and we found it hours later. What a mess. And it was VERY cold. And we had to soak the water up towel by towel...

By this time you will hopefully be sorted out, with a nice new geyser, and warm water. Good luck!

Our off peak hot water system is in the corner of the garage.A few yrs ago I noticed a white stain on the concrete in front of the tank ,called the plumber who said it was alright for the moment ,months later husband was in hospital & the mark on the floor was getting bigger but even after he came home ,he reckoned it was alright.Came home from shopping & the floor was wet .husband had walked by the wet floor ,& didn't even notice it that morning..Called the plumber who was on another job but he ordered the new hot water system to be delivered straight away & he would come in 2hrs..While the plumber was draining the water out of the old one ,the new one arrived & the old one was taken away.The whole thing took about 4 hrs ,from the time we rang the plumber till the new one was installed ready to start heating the water that night.Discovered the old one had only been working on one element because I was worried that the hot water which was emptying out on the grass would kill it,so I felt the water & it was cold,they didn't believe until they felt it too.Only had to pay the plumber for the new hot water system & his time..
Glad that yours is now fixed ,you don't realise how much we rely on certain things until they break down.