Why  choose an electric hot water system?

Some homes or offices do not have gas connections. For this reason, it is usually more economical to select an electric hot water system to suit your requirements . Adelaide homes can still install a conventional electric hot water system up to 250 litres providing there is no gas connected to the property .The upfront costs of purchasing an electric hot water system tend to be less expensive when compared with other systems, which is why some people purchase electric hot water systems

If you requirements fall outside of this scope your alternatives are Gas or Solar hot water –

For Gas hot water call us on 8444 7320  to have a gas installed to your property , For a alternative heating source which may be cheaper to run than electric hot water system ( see running cost comparisons) .

Or Talk to us about Solar hot water 8444 7320

Compare running costs of different types of hot water systems

What is an electric hot water system?

An electric hot water system is a hot water system that utilizes electricity to heat the domestic hot water for your  house or workplace. Electric hot water systems have an electric powered element that is triggered whenever the temperature drops below the pre-set temperature of the thermostat. This electricity heats up the water within the system. In addition to standard electric hot water systems, some solar powered hot water systems have an electrical booster element to increase the reliability of these consistent hot water systems.

Rheem

Rheem electric storage water heaters are ideal for use with money saving off-peak tariffs and are available in a range of sizes to suit most needs. Whether you’re a small family on a budget or a larger family with a big demand for hot water, Rheem has the solution that is right for you.

Rheem Stainless Steel

Rheem Stellar Stainless Steel Electric

Warranty 10 years on cylinder
Location Indoor/Outdoor
No. of Elements Single or Twin

Description

Rheem Stellar Stainless Steel series is available in 50L, 80L, 125L, 160L, 250L and 315Litre tank sizes, for homes of all sizes and number of occupants.

The stainless steel cylinder in selected Rheem Stellar models not only offers purity and durability, it can help save money in the long run.
• Can resist corrosion for longer than conventional vitreous enamel cylinders
• No sacrificial anode, for reduced lifetime service costs
• Up to 40% lighter4 than comparable size vitreous enamel cylinders, for easier installation
• Higher temperature settings are possible (Electric models) for even hotter, hot water
• Superior energy efficiency

Rheem Stellar Brochure

Rheem Stellar Specifications

Rheem Stellar Owner’s Guide

Warranty

10 year cylinder warranty*

1 year parts and labour warranty on all other components for domestic (non-commercial) installations.

Australian made

Rheem 491 Series

Rheem 491 Series Electric Hot Water Systems

Rheem 491 range

Description

Rheem 250L – 315 L- 400L electric water heaters are designed and manufactured by Rheem,
Australia’s No.1 Backed by a 10 year cylinder warranty and 75 years of local manufacturing experience.

• Capacities to suit every family size and hot water requirement
• Mains pressure water delivery for water that comes on steady, hot and strong!

model 250l 315l 400l
Rheem Single element 491 250 491 315 491 400
Rheem Twin element 492 250 492 315 492 400
Hot Water Delivery Litres 250 315 400
Boost Capacity (twin element models) Litres 50 50 90
kW Rating 1.8 Yes
2.4 Yes
3.6 Yes Yes Yes
4.8 Yes Yes Yes
Relief Valve Setting kPa 1000 1000 1000
Expansion Control Valve (ECV) kPa 850 850 850
Max Water Supply Pressure:
with ECV kPa 680 680 680
without ECV kPa 800 800 800
Water Connections RP3 /4 /20 RP3 /4 /20 RP3 /4 /20
Dimensions
A mm 1395 1640 1840
B mm 640 640 690
C mm 680 680 735
D mm 1117 1317 1479
E mm 73 113 121
F mm 103 103 105
G – Twin element models mm 988 1228 1323
H degrees 32 32 30
J degrees 88 88 83
M degrees 92 92 97
Approx. Weight (Empty) kg 76 97 118

Rheem 491 Brochure

Rheem 491 Owner’s Guide

  • Easy Like for Like replacement – common footprint and fitting locations to older model electric water heaters ensures an easy changeover
  • Dual handed fittings – provides installation flexibility
  • Commercial grade enamel – provides tougher, longer lasting finish than standard domestic enamels
  • Thicker sacrificial anode – provides additional protection for cylinder against water borne contaminants
  • Twin element model available – provides a daytime boost for high demand hot water use
  • Suitable for connection to lower cost tariffs – resulting in lower running costs
  • Manufactured in Australia

Warranty:

  • 10 Years on cylinder*
  • 3 Years on Labour on cylinder*
  • 1 Year parts & labour*

Rheem 191 Series

Rheem 191/Rheemglas Electric Hot Water System

Description

RHEEM 191/192 SERIES
• Available in 25L, 50L, 80L, 125L &160L capacities
• Dual handed fittings
• Front oriented fittings for easier access
• 25L & 50L models are the smallest in their class
• 7 year cylinder warranty
• Capacities to suit every family size and hot
water requirement
• Mains pressure water delivery for water that
comes on steady, hot and strong!

 

 

Product Brochure

Specifications

Model
Warrant y 25 25 45 50 80 125 160
Rheem 191 Series Single Element 7 years1 111025 191025 191045 191050 191080 191125 191160
111025/ P 191025/ P 191050/ P
Rheem 192 Series Twin Element 7 years1 192160
Rheem 491 Series Single Element 10 years2
Rheem 492 Series Twin Element 10 years2
RheemPlus® Single Element 7 years1 121125 121160
Hot Water Delivery Litres 18 25 47** 50 80 125 160
Storage Capacit y Litres 25 29 50 53 90 135 165
Boost Capacity Twin Element 45
Dimensions A mm 390 430 670 695 945 1340 1610
B mm 385 400 400 400* 480 480 480
C mm 420 436 436 436 515 515 515
D mm 130 106 347 397 702 1102 1332
E mm 116 142 142 142 64 64 104
F mm 75 60 60 80 66 66 66
G mm 1081
H deg 26 26 26 26 24 24 23
J deg 65 64 59 59 60 60 58
K mm 545
L mm 183 183
M deg 58
Approx. Weight Empty kg 18 19 25 29 36 49 55
  • Feature dual handed inlet and outlet fittings
  • Mains pressure — for hot water at multiple showers and taps at the same time.
  • 7 year cylinder warranty.

Warranty:

  • 7 year cylinder warranty*.
  • 3 years labour warranty on the cylinder*.
  • 1 year parts and labour warranty on all other components for domestic (non-commercial) installations*
Model (Litres) Single Element PPH* – Off peak tariff PPH* – Continuous/ Time of use tariff***
25
50 1
80 1-2
125 2-3
160 2-4

AquaMAX

AquaMAX offer 2 different types of Electric water heaters. Our Electric Vitreous Enamel range come with a 7 or 5 Year cylinder warranty. They are made of steel and lined internally with vitreous enamel, which is essentially fired glass, for protection, and is suitable for most water quality types including hard water found in regional areas.
Alternatively, you can opt for the superior performance of stainless steel in the new AquaMAX Stainless Steel Electric water heater range. These water heaters are up to 50% lighter and come with 10 Year cylinder warranty

Aquamax Stainless Steel

AquaMAX Electric Stainless Steel

Available in a range of sizes, 80L, 125L,160L, 250L & 315L to suit all household sizes.

Description

Stainless Steel cylinders resist corrosion for longer than conventional vitreous enamel in good quality water conditions and do not require a sacrificial anode, resulting in a lighter product, easier to transport and install and reduced maintanance costs over the life of the water heater.

Available in a range of sizes, 80L, 125L,160L, 250L & 315L to suit all household sizes.

10 YEAR CYLINDER WARRANTY

Product Brochure & Specifications

LIGHTER
Significantly lighter (up to 50%) than water heaters with conventional vitreous enamel cylinders, for easier handling.
NO ANODE
Unlike vitreous enamel cylinders, Stainless Steel cylinders DO NOT require a sacrificial anode to prevent corrosion. So there is no need for inspection or replacement of the anode over the life of the water heater.
ENERGY EFFICIENT
Exceeds MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standard) by up to
27% for greater energy efficiency.2
A SIZE FOR ANY HOME
Models from 80 litres to 315 litres for indoor or outdoor installation
STAINLESS STEEL FITTINGS
For all water connections.
TOP OF TANK HOT
WATER OUTLET
Maximises quantity of hot water delivered. Universally fits either left or right handed installations.

Dux

Dux Proflo

Dux Proflo

Description

Available in 80L, 125L, 160L, 250L,315L and 400Litre tank sizes for all household sizes.

Proflo electric storage water heaters combine commercial grade Y class enamel with a thicker anode to deliver an even longer lasting water heater. All backed by a 10 year tank warranty and a company with over 100 years of manufacturing experience in Australia.

  • Backed by a 10 year tank and 1 year full parts and labour warranty
  • Full flow pressure to all taps
  • Easy installation – water connections on both sides of tank
  • Indoor or Outdoor installation

Owner’s Manual

Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS 80T1 125T1 160T1 250T1 315T1 315T2 TWIN ELEMENT 400T1 400T2 TWIN ELEMENT
Storage Capacity (L) 88 130 161 259 321 321 415 415
Hot Water Delivery Rating (L) 80 125 160 250 315 315 400 400
Twin Element Boost Capacity (L) 60 85
Element Sizes (kW) 1.8, 2.4,

3.6

1.8, 3.6 2.4, 3.6 3.6 3.6 2 x 3.6 or

2 x 4.8

3.6 2 x 3.6
Net Weight Empty (kg) 41 51 59 72 93 93 115 115
Relief Valve Pressure (kPa) 1400 1400 1400 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Max Inlet Pressure (kPa) 1120 1120 1120 800 800 800 800 800
  • Easy installation, with water connections on both sides of tank
  • Low maintenance and long service life
  • Full flow pressure to all outlets
  • Can be installed indoors or out
  • Hard-wearing, tough polymer base resists damage and moisture
  • Available in single element and twin element (315L and 400L only)
  • Steel tanks feature long life enamel from A. O. Smith and a thicker
  • anode to maximise tank durability
  • 10-year tank warranty, including 1-year full parts and labour*
  • 25L and 50L Proflo electric models also available
  • (with 7 year tank warranty)

Rinnai

Hotflo small capacity

Rinnai Hotflo Small capacity

25 & 50 litres: Perfect for small spaces.

Description

25 & 50 litres: Perfect for small spaces

Typically installed under benches or in cupboards, these small capacity electric units are designed to fit into the tightest spaces.

> Standard sizing perfect for emergency changeover
> Single or twin element configurations
> Complete range of elements and anodes
> Dual handed for flexible installation
> Suitable for internal and external installations#
> 7 year cylinder warranty on all models
> Class leading Rinnai quality and durability

Product Brochure

Operation Manual

Electrical Supply

AC 240V 50 Hz

Tank Diameter

415

Heating Elements Available (kW)

1.8 / 2.4 / 3.6 (25 and 50L without plug only)

Weight Empty (kg)

17 / 22

Overall Height

452 / 694

Outlet Height

297 / 524

Inlet Height

153 / 158

Electrical Connection Height

70 / 75

Relief Valve Setting (kPa)

1000

Expansion Control Valve Setting

850

With Expansion Control Valve

680

Without Expansion Control Valve

800

Water Connections

RP 3/4 20mm

Ingress Protection Rating (AS1939)

IPX4

Rated Capacity (Litres)

25 / 50

  • Vitreous Enamel lined steel tank for added durability
  • Inbuilt anode protection extends the life of the tank
  • Dual handed, allows increased flexibility during installation
  • Perfect for under bench applications
  • Pressure temperature relief valve included
  • Suitable for internal use only
  • Thermostatically controlled with safety temperature shut off for added peace of mind
  • Available with plug or without

Hotflo medium/large capacity

Rinnai Hotflo Medium/large capacity

80, 125, 160, 250, 315 & 400 litres Keeps even the largest families in hot water.

Category:

Description

80, 125, 160, 250, 315 & 400 litres Keeps even the largest families in hot water.

With no loss of pressure and super-sized storage, these large capacity Flowmaster Electric systems will comfortably service Australia’s biggest families.

> Full range of capacities to suit all applications – 25 to 400 litres
> Standard sizing perfect for emergency changeover
> Single or twin element configurations
> Complete range of elements and anodes
> Dual handed for flexible installation
> Suitable for internal and external installations#
> 7 year cylinder warranty on all models
> Class leading Rinnai quality and durability

Product Brochure

Operation Manual

Medium:

Electrical Supply

AC 240V 50Hz

Tank Diameter

515

Heating Elements Available (kW)

1.8 / 2.4 / 3.6

Weight Empty (kg)

41 / 55 / 66

Overall Height

900 / 1245 / 1530

Outlet Height

685 / 1020 / 1310

Inlet Height

225

Electrical Connection Height – Lower (mm)

155

Electrical Connection Height – Upper (mm)

946 (160L tank only)

Relief Valve Setting (kPa)

1000

Expansion Control Valve Setting (kPa)

850

Max inlet pressure (with ECV – kPa)

680

Max inlet pressure (without ECV – kPa)

800

Water Connections

RP 3/4 20mm

Ingress Protection Rating (AS1939)

IPX4

Rated Capacity (Litres)

80 / 125 / 160

Large:

Electrical Supply

AC 240V 50Hz

Tank Diameter

625 / 625 / 685

Heating Elements Available (kW)

2.4 / 3.6 / 4.8

Weight Empty (kg)

88 / 104 / 111

Overall Height

1475 / 1762 / 1820

Outlet Height

1215 / 1430 / 1545

Inlet Height

90 / 90 / 260

Electrical Connection Height – Lower (mm)

50 / 50 / 155

Electrical Connection Height – Upper (mm)

978 / 1193 / 1224

Relief Valve Setting (kPa)

850

Expansion Control Valve Setting

700

Max inlet pressure (with ECV – kPa)

550

Max inlet pressure (without ECV – kPa)

680

Water Connections

RP 3/4 20mm

Ingress Protection Rating (AS1939)

IPX4

Rated Capacity (Litres)

250 / 315 / 400

  • Vitreous Enamel lined steel tank for added durability
  • Inbuilt anode protection extends the life of the tank
  • Dual handed, allows increased flexibility during installation
  • Pressure temperature relief valve included
  • Suitable for internal and external use
  • Thermostatically controlled with safety temperature shut off for added peace of mind

Vulcan

Vulcan Electric

Vulcan Electric

Vulcan Electric Hot Water Systems.

Description

SA Hot Water™ provides Vulcan Hot Water Systems in Adelaide, Vulcan Hot Water Systems are recognised for high quality and performance at a very affordable price.

Vulcan’s inside story is just as strong: A ceramic lining is bonded to the inside of the cylinder providing long life protection against the varying water conditions found across Australia.

High quality and performance at a very affordable price. Three very good reasons why Vulcan is such a popular choice for reliable water heating.

Vulcan is built with the best: Quality materials and proven technology combine to make Vulcan a great choice for reliable water heating.

Vulcan is tough: The Vulcan storage cylinder is made from high strength steel able to withstand varying water and heating cycle pressures.

Vulcan is adaptable: The balanced flue and durable steel jackets make Vulcan gas models easy to install and easy to live with. They can be installed on an approved base against the wall or recessed into a wall cavity.

Vulcan’s inside story is just as strong: A ceramic lining is bonded on the inside of the cylinder providing protection against varying water conditions.

Vulcan has backup: If you need a spare part for your Vulcan, it’s good to know they are readily available across the country and can be serviced by most plumbers or electricians. The Vulcan Warranty covers the cylinder for a full 5 years. (A new water heater will be supplied in accordance with the terms of the warranty if the cylinder fails within 5 years). Every Vulcan Water heater also comes with a 12 month warranty on parts and labour.

Product Brochure

Vulcan Single Element Left Handed 5 Years† 601080 601125 661160
7 Years†* 661250 661315 661400
Vulcan Single Element Dual Hand 5 Years† 691050
Vulcan Twin Element 7 Years†* 662315 662400
Delivery in Litres 50 80 125 160 250 315 400
Storage Capacity Litres 53 90 135 165 270 325 410
Boost Capacity Litres 50 90
Dimensions A mm 695 875 1242 1610 1395 1640 1840
B mm 400 460 480 480 640 640 690
C mm 429 492 515 515 675 675 730
D mm 397 475 852 1332 1117 1317 1479
E mm 142 194 195 104 73 113 121
F mm 80 112 112 84 128 128 129
G mm 1255 1346
H degrees 26 22 22 23 32 32 30
J degrees 59 60 60 58 88 88 83
Approx. Weight Empty kg 30 32 44 52 70 88 112
Inlet/Outlet Connections RP ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾
Relief Valve Setting kPa 1000 1000 1000 1400 1000 1000 1000
ECV Setting # kPa 850 850 850 1200 850 850 850
Max. Supply Pressure kPa
With Expansion Control Valve 680 680 680 960 680 680 680
Without Expansion Control Valve 800 800 800 1120 800 800 800
Vulcan Single Element Left Handed 5 Years† 601080 601125 661160
7 Years†* 661250 661315 661400
Vulcan Single Element Dual Hand 5 Years† 691050
Vulcan Twin Element 7 Years†* 662315 662400
Delivery in Litres 50 80 125 160 250 315 400
Continuous Tariff
No. of People 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-4 3-5 4-6 5-9
No. of Bedrooms 1-2 3 4-5
Off-Peak Tariff
No. of People 1-3 2-4 4-6