Why Does My Portable Immersion Rod Have a Hook?

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The portable immersion water heater features a hook on its heating element, which serves a dual purpose. Primarily, the hook allows for safe hanging without direct contact with the potentially scalding heating element, preventing burns. Additionally, it may function as a packaging feature for retail display. Understanding these functionalities enhances user safety and product usability.

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Hi guys!

I bought a portable immersion water heater, it posses a hook on the heating element & on it i found a ground symbol. For heating purpose heating element is enough why the hook is given. This may look lil bit silly but i just want to know abt.
 
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And what would "This" be?
 
saaki said:
Hi guys!

This may look lil bit funny

Well, it certainly is embarrassing...

...for you.
 
Well, until the OP clarifies things, here's something to 'bridge the gap'.

http://images.shopping.indiatimes.com/images/product/100259_immersion-water-heater_pbilimage1.jpg
 
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saaki said:
I bought a portable immersion water heater, it posses a hook on the heating element & on it i found a ground symbol. For heating purpose heating element is enough why the hook is given. This may look lil bit silly but i just want to know abt.

Well given the temperatures the heating element can get to, it wouldn't be a good idea to hang it on anything with it. (Think home alone and the door handle.)

So I'd hazard a guess that the hook is a way of hanging it without directly touching anything with the potentially scolding heating element.

That or it's some form of shop packaging for hanging it on a rack. In which case you probably want to remove it first.
 

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