Component
Geyser
An insulated tank that heats water with an electric element or a gas burner.
Criticality
Medium
Unit cost
$420
Quality
70 / 100
US completeness
44.6
Made in US
3,500,000 units
Current demand
8,000,000 units
US exports
280,000 units
Opportunity score
54.4
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$900M
Expected extra output: 540,000 units per year
Requires
Tank
- Steel tank (default)
- Stainless tank
Insulation
- Polyurethane foam (default)
- Fiberglass insulation
Heating
- Resistive heating element (default)
- Gas burner
Thermostat
Sacrificial anode
Temperature-pressure relief valve
Heater fitting
Controls
Power cable
Used by
Finished product.