Rheem Australia has enhanced its Stellar electric range with the addition of a new 50L stainless steel model – and it combines high thermal efficiency with the purity and performance of a stainless steel cylinder.

The new Rheem Stellar 50L electric stainless steel hot water heater is both compact and lightweight. With a packaged weight of just 17kg, it’s 42 per cent (12kg) lighter than the 50L vitreous enamel model, which has a packaged weight of 29kg.

“Given many 50L water heaters are installed in old unit blocks without lifts, the new lightweight design makes it particularly beneficial, especially if you’re carrying the system up multiple flights of stairs,” says Ben Murphy, Rheem’s Group Manager – Electric & Heat Pump.

And like Rheem’s 50L vitreous enamel models, the Stellar 50L model is compact in design (they all have the same dimensions and are among the smallest 50L systems on the market), which enables easier installation into tight cupboard spaces and under benches.

“Generally 50L systems are installed into cupboards where space is an issue, so being lightweight and compact makes the new Stellar 50L model easier to position and manoeuvre,” Ben adds.

The system has also been made with the end user firmly in mind. A key feature of the system is a high-temp 80°C thermostat which, when delivering water at a constant showering temperature of 42ºC, provides up to an additional 2½ minutes of showering time compared with a 50L vitreous enamel product.

And the Rheem Stellar 50L electric stainless steel model performs 4.8% better than MEPS. Better insulation in the tank ensures water stays hotter for longer. This reduces energy use which is especially important for products like these which are connected to expensive continuous tariff electricity rates.

This model is also very durable. It features a robust stainless steel cylinder and water fittings, which resist corrosion for longer and extend the product life. These are backed by a 10-year cylinder warranty, which is at least three years longer than comparative models on the market.

The addition of the 50L model to the Rheem Stellar electric stainless steel range completes the range, providing a model for all different needs (50L, 80L, 125L, 160L, 250L and 315L).