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6 8 PLUMBING CONNECTION SPRING 2015
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.
A STELLAR ADDITION
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).
BOSCH BOILERS
Bosch has recently announced
the Australian introduction of
the GB162 Boiler range; a wall
hung, high efficiency condensing
boiler that is perfectly suited to
commercial heating applications.
Available in 65KW or 100KW
capacities, the GB162 can be
cascaded in any combination up to
8 units. Cascading frame kits can
be easily constructed on site and
come complete with all necessary
pipe work, low loss header, custom
fit insulation, and high quality
fittings to ensure a fast and
reliable install.
The space saving design of the
cascade concept allows a 4 boiler
400KW system to occupy an
amazingly compact 1m2 of floor
space.
The GB162 boiler has a
controls program to match the
requirements of any installation,
as well as fluing for either
single boiler or cascade boiler
configurations.