If you’ve made up your mind to get a new gas hot water system, here are a few things you should know, from an expert! Are there multiple kinds of Gas Hot Water Systems? The answer is yes, but generally split into just 2 categories. There are gas continuous flow hot water heaters And there are gas storage hot water cylinders Both do a wonderful job, but have different strengths and weaknesses. So first we’ll look at gas continuous flow hot water heaters. The strengths are: Number one, and most well known for, they deliver endless hot water They’re powerful, high pressure systems The most efficient gas hot water systems Super reliable They are compact and take up very little space They’re most commonly fitted outside And they cater for households with flexible numbers of people The weaknesses are: Not many weaknesses They deliver a limited volume of water, well all systems do, but these are generally less than a conventional hot water cylinder And they can be noisy, if in an outdoor living space A short and generally insignificant list One other consideration though is they use an abundance of gas when they’re in operation and no gas when they’re not. This isn’t a problem, however the issue can be, if you have an existing gas hot water cylinder, and you decide to upgrade to continuous flow type, the gas pipe from the meter to the unit is too small, and it can cost a lot of money to upgrade. Which are the most common brands of Continuous Gas Hot Water Heaters? By far the most popular is the Rinnai, but closely followed by the Rheem. The Rinnai is often referred to as an Infinity, or Rinnai Infinity. This was powerful marketing, and the name has stuck in Kiwis home owners minds. Which is better – Rheem or Rinnai? I’ll give you a completely unbiased answer here. They are just as good as each other. Just get the best deal on the day. We say there are 3 R’s in hot water in Auckland NZ, and they are all awesome… Rheem, Rinnai, and Regency. Rheem and Rinnai are the best products. Regency Plumbing is the best installer of gas hot water heaters in Auckland NZ. So you decide on which model you’d like to install and Regency Plumbing will fit it for you. If you need more help deciding, the friendly team at Regency Plumbing will be more than happy to help you. Just get in touch with them. The number is 0800 PLUMBER | 0800 758 623 So, in brief – lets look at the Gas Storage Hot Water Cylinders When it comes to gas storage options – there are 2. Indoor and outdoor gas storage hot water cylinders. Both are made by Rheem. Both do exactly the same job, but for the different indoor or outdoor applications. And as you would have guessed the indoor model is flued to outside. They aren’t as efficient, and are big bulky cylinders, so as a result, we never install either of these in new homes anymore, however if you have an existing gas storage hot water cylinder, these 2 replacement models are available and both very good. Not as efficient as the small compact Rheem and Rinnai continuous gas hot water heaters, so not as popular, but often more economical regarding cost when it comes to replacement, especially if you have an indoor model in a multi level home. One other advantage of the gas storage cylinder is the abundance of water that comes out of them. Up to 40 litres per minute… So, if you have multiple showers that get used all at once these still have their place. The disadvantage, you can still run out of hot water, and the running costs are greater. If you have a gas storage cylinder and you want to replace it with a continuous flow gas hot water heater – Is it possible? Absolutely, it will be possible, but it can just be challenged sometimes by cost. For example if it cost you $1500 more initially to get a continuous gas hot water heater fitted, than a gas storage hot water cylinder, then you’d have to make a lot of savings in efficiency to get your money back. On the flip side – if you run out of hot water all the time, it’s a no brainer… So, is there a perfect answer? No, there are multiple solutions that can be best, depending on the circumstances, however 99% of the time… The answer is… Get a continuous gas hot water system, you’ll love it!
Oct
Endless Hot Water Systems are what we do! If you’re in the market for a new hot water system, you need to get in touch with Regency Plumbing. A market leader in hot water systems for many years now and will put your mind at ease when it comes to choosing the best hot water system for your home. Whether it’s just a new cylinder you need, or you’ve decided to upgrade to something more efficient, something powerful with high pressure, we have the perfect hot water system for you. Regency Plumbing are the hot water specialists, that are replacing more hot water systems in Auckland than any other plumbing company. If you’re not sure what model you need, Regency Plumbing service, install, and replace, all makes and models, so can let you know what will be best for you. Our favourites… The Rheem Integrity 26, and Rinnai Infinity A26. Powerful efficient gas hot water systems that will save you money, improve your shower pressure, and… you’ll never run out of hot water again. So, for Hot Deals on Hot Water! and in particular Endless Hot Water give the team at Regency Plumbing a call… What Happy Customers Of Regency Plumbing Auckland had to say, Regency Plumbing, Auckland replaced our leaking hot water cylinder with a gas hot water heater. They were very professional and kept us informed all the time. They were also well priced. We can’t speak highly enough of the service we received. Will definitely use them again. I have used Regency 3 times so far, installing gas hot water system, fixing leaked pipe, repairing gas heater. I am very happy with their services. They turned up on time, and get jobs done quick and up to standard. The price they charged is reasonable as well. Took advantage of their ad for replacing our hot water cylinder with a Rheem system. What a great buy and a great job. Great communication with the office and great work from Hayden. We are having them back for more work. All of these customers are loving the Endless Hot Water! as a result of upgrading their hot water systems. Regency Plumbing – “Turning Mediocrity into Greatness” CALL US EMAIL US
Jan
RHEEM WATER HEATER – A NZ FAVOURITE! For many years people have been installing the Rheem water heater. Rheem water heaters and hot water cylinders are very common through out Auckland. Every day we change a number of Rheem hot water systems, pulling out old Rheem hot water cylinders that have sometimes been installed since the 60’s. The quality of the Rheem water heater is phenomenal. Of course all the old ones we pull out are just low pressure and basic, but it is still a testament to the quality. WHAT RHEEM WATER HEATER IS MOST COMMONLY INSTALLED NOW Of course with the demands and need for high pressure times have change. Not only people want high pressure but also endless hot water. Not everyone is fussed about having a gas Rheem hot water heater, and some people still prefer electric. For some people gas gives them funny feelings. Hey’ that’s all good. No problem, there is heaps of options in gas hot water heaters, and electric. The most common by far is the Rheem Integrity. This is the continuous flow gas hot water heater. Never ending hot water, high pressure, and pretty sleek. They just fit on the outside wall so you also gain a precious cupboard back. THE BENEFITS OF A RHEEM INTEGRITY – RHEEM WATER HEATER Endless hot water High pressure Strong hot showers Very efficient Available for LPG and Natural Gas Free up space in your home We find almost 80% of the time now that we fit the Rheem Integrity – Rheem water heater. Why, they tick the most boxes most of the time. Take a middle aged couple. All the kids have left home, and there is now just 2 people living in a huge home in Auckland. Do they need a 300 litre electric cylinder. Of course not, they are at work most of the time, travel a lot, and mostly the hot water is wasted. Possibly one of them even shower at the gym. However come Waitangi weekend, 2 kids come home with their partners, one has 3 kids. There is now 9 people for a shower over the weekend. Maybe they need 500 litres. Well the Rheem Integrity will heat 500 litres if that’s what is required. No need to wait for a cold electric cylinder. Just pile in one after the other, no problem. Come the following week. The kids and grand kids all vacate, and you’re just heating enough water for ma and pa again. Perfect solution for almost every big old house in Auckland that has just a couple living in it most of the time. THE SECOND MOST POPULAR RHEEM WATER HEATER The 180 litre mains pressure hot water cylinder is still very poular. Why, because they are the most cost effective way of getting mains pressure hot water in almost every case. For many money upfront can be tough. The downside is you will still sometimes run out of hot water. In saying that, for most this Rheem water heater will do exactly what you want it to. And probably 95% of the time. We still install a lot of these in homes that already have one and we are just replacing it. Also for people with a low pressure cylinder that just wish to upgrade to electric mains pressure. They will choose one of these to save money, or possibly because gas scares them. OTHER RHEEM WATER HEATERS LOW PRESSURE RHEEM WATER HEATER OR LOW PRESSURE HOT WATER CYLINDER Day after day we are called to replace leaking hot water cylinders. Many will be Rheem 135 litre low pressure hot water cylinders. These are fitted in a stack of rental properties across Auckland. They are also fitted in a good number of older homes where old people still occupy them. Most young people remove them and upgrade to mains pressure. Are they still good? Well, they heat hot water, and you can get wet in the shower, but that’s all. Most landlords will refit them as they are cheap. They actually work OK if you use an old style Felton shower set. So, yes they work, but depends what you want in a shower, and if you want pressure in the kitchen. If you just want a cheap replacement hot water cylinder, you can get one here… [CLICK HERE] GAS STORAGE RHEEM WATER HEATER These were never installed in mass or super popular, however there’s a few out there, and they do get replaced from time to time. As always, they will not last for ever either. Some areas of Auckland have more than others, but if you do have them, there is 2 basic options for gas storage hot water cylinders. Rheem Stellar – Rheem Water Heater – Replaces the old Vulcan Freeloader Or, if you have a Rheem indoor gas storage cylinder, as the one pictured below, you can replace it with the new model of the same thing. Gas Rheem water heater for indoor use So, if you are looking at replacing your existing Rheem water heater, or upgrading to something better, we can certainly help. To find out more about choosing what will be best for you [CLICK HERE] Regardless of what your situation is you will find Rheem is a name plumbers trust, so you can too. CALL OUR FRIENDLY TEAM ON 0800 PLUMBER | 0800 758 623 WE WOULD LOVE TO HELP YOU!
