The gas burner assembly provides the heat needed to rapidly warm the water as it flows through the system, ensuring hot water on demand without the need for storage tanks. Here’s what it does: Ignition: When hot water is required, the unit detects the water flow, and the gas burner assembly ignites. This can happen … Read more
Do you have no hot water, inconsistent water temperature, hissing or popping noises with your continuous flow hot water system? It could be your gas control valve. If a gas control valve on a continuous flow hot water system experiences issues, it can lead to several problems affecting the performance of the unit. Here are … Read more
We’ve lost count of the number of Rheem Stellar 360 hot water systems we’ve installed over the years. They remain such popular replacement units for so many reasons, namely: They suit larger households (up to 7 people!), as they have a high 200 litre per hour hot water recovery and provide a massive 360 litre … Read more
The pressure limiting valve (PLV) is a type of valve used to control or limit the amount of water pressure coming from the mains supply into your property and your appliances. It provides protection from excessive pressure that could lead to damage or failure of taps, dishwashers, washing machines, pumps, hot water units and hoses. The PLV … Read more
The PCB serves as the central control unit, managing the various functions of the heater. You could say, it’s the “brain” or “director” of the heater. Temperature Control: The PCB monitors and regulates the temperature of the heater using temperature sensors (thermistors or thermostats). It ensures the heater maintains the set temperature by controlling … Read more