ELECTRIC HOT WATER SYSTEMS

ABOUT ELECTRIC HOT WATER
Electric hot water systems are the most common type of hot water systems in existing houses, however due to their large electricity consumption the Australian government has banned their installation in new builds or houses with natural gas connected to the property.
Electric hot water systems work similarly to a kettle, wherein an electric element simply heats the water for home use. They are available in a storage unit where the hot water is kept in a large tank at between 60-80°C ready for distribution, or instantaneous model where the water is heated by the electric element as it flows through the system giving a continuous stream of hot water. The instantaneous models however are a lot less common due to their excessive electricity consumption above that of even an electric storage unit.
For a detailed explanation on how all types of electric hot water systems work see here: https://www.yourhome.gov.au/energy/hot-water-service
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PROS AND CONS
PROS
- Low upfront costs (where available for direct replacement)
- Connects to a cheaper overnight tariff
- High system warranties
- Low maintenance
- Flexible installation (indoor or outdoor)
CONS
- High usage costs
- Not available for any government rebates
- Cannot be installed in new builds or homes with natural gas connected
- Not energy efficient
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS
Electric storage hot water systems are best suited for a cheap and easy replacement option that require little maintenance. The trade-off for this is higher usage costs.
We don’t recommend installing electric instantaneous systems but for very specific situations such as a small business with few hot water taps. If you think this may be right for you feel free to give us a call and we can discuss your best options.

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Get the Vulcan Duomax 250L electric storage hot water system starting from $1,795 supplied and installed!
All valves included in the install price, free site inspection before install (metropolitan Adelaide only), and payment plans available through ZipMoney.
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