Hot Water Systems, Heaters & Plumbing
Call Highlander Plumbing Hot Water Services when you need a Sydney plumber with specific experience in hot water systems & heaters...
Highlander Plumbing can supply and install a full range of hot water systems. We can service existing hot water heaters as well.
We can advise on which heater style best suits your requirements - continuous flow or storage tanks. We can also advise which one is more efficient to run and what size you need to look after your house or unit.
Being registered enviroplumbers we will help you make the best decision for you and the environment.
There are more options out there than electric hot water systems now. We have 1st hand knowledge of all the major brands' latest products. Will supply and install what's in your best interests...
- Rheem
- Dux
- Rinnai
- Aquamax
- Bosch
Did you know?
Electric powered water heaters on mains power are the least efficient of all water heaters. Even scarier is that they are still the most common type of heater out there.
Did you know?
Some people are still using gravity ed hot water systems. This is crazy! Don’t put up with lousy hot water pressure! Call us for some expert advice! Do something about your poor hot water pressure!
Here are some of the new alternatives on the market at the moment. Start saving on your hot water running costs! The savings could be huge!
Electric Hot Water Systems
The New Heat Pumps
- Easy to install
- Comparatively easy change over from an electric storage water heater
- Significantly reduces electrical consumption
- Quiet
- Renewable Energy Certificate approved product
- Full mains pressure delivery
- No solar panel needed!
Gas Hot Water Systems
Storage Tanks
- Easy to install
- Comparatively easy change over from an electric storage water heater
- Significantly reduces electrical consumption
- Quiet
- Renewable Energy Certificate approved product
- Full mains pressure delivery
- No solar panel needed!
Continuous Flow
- Continuous flow hot water that never runs out
- Rapidstart® technology delivering water faster
- Highly efficient - 5+ star energy ratings
- Wide range of capacities – 16, 20, 26 & 32 litre models
- Ability to install up to 4 Water Controllers
- Both Universal and Deluxe Water Controllers – mix’n’match to suit
- Antifrost standard on all external units
- 3 Star (AAA) shower compatible
- Smartstart® water saver system
We pride ourselves on our product knowledge. We consider your family's safety a serious priority. Only install the best hot water solution for your family.
Hot Water Scald Prevention
We are experts in the field of scald prevention. Do you have a young family? If so you must read this!
Tempering valves can save a burn injury. Here is a quick extract from our code on hot water...
AS 1056.1
With reference to clause 3.2.2 the thermostat for a storage water heater shall be set at not less than 60°C. This clause then explains that a minimum setting of 60°C is specified on the advice of the Department of Health, NSW, that bacteria Legionella pneumophillia do not survive in temperatures above 55°C.
AS 3500.4
With reference to Clause 1.10.2, Part B, all new hot water installations shall deliver hot water not exceeding 50°C in residential buildings, at the outlet of all sanitary fixtures used primarily for personal hygiene purposes.
Here are the facts:...
- at 50°C, a deep scald takes 5 minutes in an adult or child;
- at 54°C, a deep scald takes 35 second in an adult and 10 seconds for a child;
- at 60°C, a deep scald takes 6 second for an adult and 1 second for a child;
- at 65°C, 2 seconds for an adult and 0.5 seconds for a child;
- at 70°C, in a typical factory setting - 1 second for an adult.
Tempered water is compulsory on all new residential developments in NSW. You cannot simply turn the heater down or you will breed Legionella. The tank must stay hot, but the water coming out must be tempered down.
*A tempering valve has on average a 5yr lifespan and cannot be serviced. We recommend replacement after 5 yrs. This valve is a safety valve and cannot be serviced. If the valve fails to operate it is to be replaced.
Highlander Plumbing is a leading Sydney plumber with a reputation for delivering quality plumbing services across the Sydney metropolitan area including the North Shore, Sydney City Centre, the Inner West and Eastern Suburbs. Whether you are looking to clear blocked drains, need 24 hour emergency plumbers or just some general plumbing repairs, our upfront Highlander Plumbing Price Guarantee, our friendly and courteous plumbers and our commitment to fixing your plumbing problems first time or we will fix again for free makes it easy to choose Highlander as the best Sydney plumbers to solve your plumbing problems. Make an Online Enquiry or call us now on 1300 362 250.