Hot Water

Hot Water Systems, Heaters & Plumbing Repairs

When you need a Sydney plumber with experience in Hot Water Systems & Repairs, call Highlander Plumbing

We can supply and install a full range of hot water systems and provide plumbing services to existing hot water heaters as well.

We can advise you on which hot water heater would best suit your home and your needs, whether a storage tank or continuous flow heater would be best.

As registered enviroplumbers we will help you make the best decision for you while thinking of the environment as well.

There are more options out there than electric hot water systems now, and with our first hand knowledge and experience with all the major brands’ latest products, we can supply and install what’s in your best interests…

• Rheem
• Dux
• Rinnai
• Aquamax
• Bosch

Here are some of the new hot water systems on the market at the moment. Start saving on your hot water running costs!

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 and will 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.