Rheem 5 Star Gas Storage Hot Water Systems - Torquay, Geelong, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove & surrounding areas
Energy Safe Victoria has advised that abnormally low gas pressure can cause issues with Rheem 5-Star gas storage water heaters
Energy Safe Victoria has been advised by Rheem of an issue that may arise when their 5-Star gas storage water heaters (as listed below*) are operated with abnormally low gas supply pressures.
When gas supply pressure drops to around 0.2 kPa (vs. normal supply pressure of at least 1.13 kPa) then, over a very narrow pressure band, there is a risk of unreliable cross-ignition from the pilot to the main burner. This can result in delayed ignition, with consequent damage to the heater.
The relevant water heaters are:
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Rheem Stellar 360, model # 850360N0
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Rheem 5 Star 265, model # 350265N0
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Rheem 5 Star 295, model # 350295N0
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RheemPlus 5 Star 265, model # 354265N0
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RheemPlus 5 Star 295, model # 354295N0
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Everhot 5 Star 265, model # 250265N0
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Everhot 5 Star 295, model # 250295N0.
This issue is not related to any lapse in product or manufacturing quality. It may become evident only in situations where supply pressure falls well below normal levels.
Tomlinson Plumbing can assist with the supply, installation, repair and service of all types of hot water systems. Give us a call on 5261 2422.
This is an article from our Hot Water Systems Series.
