BEFORE YOU MAKE A DECISION ABOUT

WHICH HOT WATER SYSTEM IS RIGHT,

CONSIDER THESE…

Running out of hot water?
Growing families, teenagers and an inadequate hot
water system don’t mix! If you’re running out of hot water,
you may need to consider installing a larger one.
How to choose the right tariff for your electric waterheater
Most energy companies offer cheaper concessional rate
tariffs for use with electric water heaters. These “off-peak”
tariffs supply electricity during select periods during the
night and/or day. This can be a great way to save on
your electricity bills when coupled with a large volume
storage tank to supply enough hot water for your home
inbetween heating periods.
Speak to your energy company regarding tariff availability.
Natural gas or electricity?
Already have a natural gas connection? If you are using
natural gas for cooking and room heating, it makes sense
to use natural gas for your hot water. There is a choice
of gas storage, continuous ow and gas boosted solar
models to choose from.
If natural gas is not available where you live, there is a
wide selection of electric storage, heat pump and electric
boosted solar water heaters available.
You may also have the option of installing bottled gas
(LPG). Speak to an LPG bottle supplier in your local area
e.g. Elgas.

Gas storage or continuous ow?
When deciding between continuous ow or a storage
tank, it’s important to think about how you use hot water.
Continuous ow water heaters are compact in size and
very energy efcient. You’ll never run out of hot water.
These models require access to larger gas lines and
power.
Gas storage will provide consistent pressure and water
temperatures, for an enjoyable shower experience and
minimal wait time for hot water. Suits a standard gas line
and doesn’t require power.
Indoor or outdoor?
Most gas water heaters are installed outside, whilst
electric storage provides exibility to install inside or
outside.
Continuous ow are an ideal compact choice when
installing outside as they free up valuable space.
Can your water heater keep up?
If you have more than one shower head or double basin
with taps in your bathroom, then a storage tank provides
a hot and strong ow of water, at mains pressure, to
more than one tap or shower at a time, without annoying
pressure uctuations.
If opting for a continuous ow water heater in this
situation, choose a higher ow rate model capable of
servicing multiple outlets at the same time.