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Rheem 180L Mains Pressure Upgrade And Waste Disposal Replacement

A customer recently called us with the issue of their low pressure cylinder finally giving up on them. They needed a solution for hot water and decided that mains pressure would be the ideal thing to go for. So we recommended going for a Rheem 180L mains pressure cylinder to provide them with the solution they were looking for.

rheem_mains_pressure_upgrade_old_cylinderThe old cylinder was a Simplex low pressure unit, which are very popular around older Auckland homes. Some are even up to 30 years old! We have replaced many of these old low pressure Simplex cylinders around Auckland.

We sent our plumber off with a new Rheem 180L mains pressure cylinder to replace the old Simplex unit and provide the customer with higher pressure hot water in their home. These hot water cylinders are extremely popular upgrades for old low pressure systems because they are easy to install, provide reliable mains pressure hot water, are very efficient and last for years to come.

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While there, our plumber was also asked to replace an old faulty Wastemaster with a new Hurricane unit that do an even better job of chopping up the scraps.

rheem_mains_pressure_upgrade_waste_disposalWould you like to upgrade to mains pressure hot water? We can provide you a mains pressure solution no matter what your requirements. Contact us today and let’s get your hot water going again!

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What’s A Rheem Stellar Gas Hot Water System?

If you have had the blessing of gas hot water for many years and are looking to upgrade or replace your water heater, then the Rheem Stellar is the most efficient domestic gas storage water heater available in New Zealand. It is the gas storage water heater of choice by many installers and is ideal for replacing the Rheem Vulcan Freeloader.

rheem_StellarWhat makes the Rheem Stellar so popular? Well it has high flow rate capabilities – which makes it ideal for homes that have multiple bathrooms and / or moderate to high hot water use. On top of this, it is suitable for all water pressure types – you can operate it using mains, and low pressures with no issues. The Rheem Stellar requires no electrical connections to run – in fact, it will continue to work even if the power goes off.

Rheem is known to be at the forefront of both technology and design and the Stellar does not disappoint. The Stellar is a bold cylinder with a matte enamel finish and small footprint. It’s stylish design and construction carries a solid 10-year warranty that covers both the cylinder and super flue. The warranty also gives you a 5 year labour warranty on the cylinder and super flue and a 1 year parts and labour on all other components (there are warranty conditions).

Example:

A customer requested a technician call out to investigate their Vulcan Freeloader which appeared to not be lighting.

On attendance it was found that the gas valve was not letting the pilot gas through. This was rendering the Vulcan Freeloader unusable.

We advised our customer that their Vulcan Freeloader was not able to be repaired and it was uneconomic to do so. The Rheem Stellar NG was recommended and the benefits were explained. The customer agreed to replace their Vulcan Freeloader with a Rheem Stellar NG.

As you can see from the photo the Rheem Stellar has a much more contemporary design. There are a lot less exposed pipes on the outside of the unit which removes a lot of the maintenance issues that can show with the Vulcan Freeloaders. The installation required just a new paver for the Stellar to sit on and the customer was back up and running with hot water.

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Is Your Hot Water Cylinder Leaking?

Is your hot water cylinder leaking? There are few home maintenance issues that can make your heart sink and your wallet run and hide than finding out your hot water cylinder is leaking, or worse yet, has completely corroded and the leak has been undetected for a while.

The most common faults with hot water cylinders can be put down to loose connections, faults with the element washers, faults with the valve, excessive pressure or due to time, heat or pressure – having a cracked tank.

But whether you need just a repair made or you want to replace your hot water cylinder – hotwatercylinders.co.nz are the company for you. Instead of simply replacing your hot water cylinder – why not talk to us about upgrading while you’re at it?

Hotwatercylinder.co.nz are stockists of Mains Pressure, Low Pressure, Gas Water Heating, Solar Cylinders, Wetback Cylinders, Boilers and Heat Pump Water Heaters.

The traditional water heater has been stuck in a cupboard taking up precious space in many homes in New Zealand. The latest in cylinders can now be installed both inside or outside the home with the latter providing you with more usable inside space.

If you are looking to repair, replace or upgrade then hotwatercylinders.co.nz will take the guess work away for you. You won’t be mucked about – what you see is what you will get – and best of all you will always get our best price upfront.

If you are unsure of what type to choose or what your upgrade options are then we are happy to give you free quotes so you can compare your options and make the best decision.

Hotwatercylinders.co.nz can provide hot water heating options from Southland to Northland and everywhere in between. Our technicians are experienced and know what will work best in your area.

So if you are wanting to repair, replace or upgrade your hot water cylinder – call us today on 0800 4 CYLINDERS.