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8 6 PLUMBING CONNECTION AUTUMN 2016
HOT WATER NEWS
WHAT’S HOT IN HOT WATER
PLUMBING CONNECTION TAKES A LOOK AT WHAT IS CURRENTLY MAKING NEWS IN THE EVER CHANGING HOT
WATER SECTOR.
DUX IS BACK
In 2016, Dux Hot Water releases
its new range of continuous flow
water heaters. The new range is
made in Japan by Noritz, the new
owner of Dux.
The entire range has a minimum
6 star energy rating coupled
with a 12 year heat exchanger
warranty. Australian plumbers will
be familiar with the traditional,
non-condensing range, which
will be available in natural gas
and LPG across the 17L, 21L and
26L products with a full range of
accessories.
In addition, the range includes
the higher performing, next
generation condensing models in
both 21L and 26L.
The condensing range uses
a secondary heat exchanger to
capture around 150 degrees in
heat energy normally wasted
through exhaust. It’s far more
efficient and technological
advances from Noritz means
that the condensing product is
now the same size as traditional
continuous flow units and any
condensate is neutralised.
SOLAHART TEAMS UPWITH TESLA
Solahart has joined forces with US energy storage pioneer Tesla Energy to
offer Australian households a one-stop shop for all their renewable energy
needs. The Tesla Powerwall will be added to Solahart’s already extensive
renewable energy range, with installations expected to commence in
February 2016.
The Solahart offer will allow Tesla Powerwall batteries to be retrofitted to
existing photovoltaic systems, or sold as part of an integrated solution when
paired with a new PV system.
“This is a natural fit and makes perfect sense, for Solahart,” says Stephen
Cranch, Solahart’s GM Sales and Marketing Renewables.
“We’re not new to renewable energy. Indeed, Solahart has an unsurpassed
reputation for solar excellence spanning more than 60 years, and we are
committed to providing the best products and advice to local homeowners.
Not only that, but we have an extensive installation capability throughout
Australia, which was obviously a key consideration for Tesla in identifying
preferred resellers.”
Solahart has been operating in the solar sector since 1953. It has
manufactured over one-million solar hot water systems, which have been
installed in 80 countries on every continent. In 2010 it made the move into
PV, with Solahart systems now installed on thousands of Australian roofs.
“We have witnessed myriad changes in the solar industry in Australia
and anticipate significant changes in the country’s energy market and how
consumers perceive and take up renewable energy,” says Cranch.
“Product quality has always been a major point of difference for Solahart,
and we are very selective about whose products we sell. Our Research and
Development (R&D) team thoroughly tests everything – and the Powerwall is
no exception. We currently have the Tesla Powerwall in our test lab and have
been conducting general battery storage testing for some time.”