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9 8 PLUMBING CONNECTION WINTER 2015
HOT WATER NEWS
MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE
Over a year in the making; the
new-look electric hot water
systems from Rheem have been
unveiled. These products have
a range of new features which
extend their life, and they’re now
backed by a 10-year cylinder
warranty.
“They come in 250L, 315L
and 400L capacities, and have
undergone substantial re-
engineering and redesign to
withstand more than 10 years
of operation,” says Ben Murphy,
Rheem’s Group Product Manager
– Electric.
“Our research shows that
warranty is very important
to consumers, and we have focused on creating a
warranty that is true to its word. We’re calling this the
REAL difference for good reason, as it encapsulates the
new and enhanced features of these products.”
REAL, a snapshot: R – Rheem RELIABILITY, E-
Superior ENAMEL, A – Larger ANODE, L – LOCALLY made.
In extending the warranted life of the products,
Rheem has incorporated a range of new and enhanced
features including:
∫ Redesigned cylinder dome top: This has been re-
profiled, resulting in an even stronger, more robust
design.
∫ Large anode: Rheem has introduced larger sacrificial
anodes to support the new electric range of products.
The diameter of the standard black anode has been
increased from 21mm to 27mm, providing physically
more material to help protect and prolong the life of
the cylinder.
∫ Enamel specification: The new range will feature a
commercial grade, proprietary blend Class Y enamel.
∫ Rheem’s 250L, 315L and 400L electric water heaters
are made in Australia, at Rheem’s Rydalmere NSW
manufacturing facility.
THE NEXT STEP FOR STIEBEL ELTRON
Unveiled at ISH 2015 were the latest three phase
electric instantaneous water heaters from STIEBEL
ELTRON. The DHE Connect, set to be released in
Germany, are the next step in the evolution of
instantaneous water heaters from STIEBEL ELTRON.
The flagship of the hot water range reaches new
heights in the evolution of instantaneous water heaters.
Connected to the home network via WLAN, the next-
generation instantaneous hot water heater offers
completely new, enhanced convenience functions:
for instance, playing music or listening to Internet
radio or displaying the current and upcoming weather
conditions on the colour touch screen.
Not only can a connection be established to the
Internet via the home network, but the DHE Connect
can also be connected via Bluetooth.
The programming unit of the appliance can also be
used in a separate room away from the instantaneous
water heater – whether next to the bathroom mirror, on
the kitchen work top or somewhere else.
The new DHE also offers the usual high-quality
convenience features which customers have come to
expect from the STIEBEL ELTRON brand. Full electronic
output control using 4i-technology has been integrated
for maximum energy
efficiency and accurate
temperature delivery.
Operation has been further
optimised too. Exceptional
convenience for instance
is provided by the 12
personalised temperature
memory keys. The
adjustable Eco mode is
perfect for particularly
energy-saving operation.
This product is not yet
available in Australia.
Keep an eye on STIEBEL
ELTRON’s website for
Australian release details.
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