Hot Water Safety The Pressure Temperature Relief (PTR) valve is a key safety feature that protects the hot water system from excessive pressure and temperature levels inside the tank. If the water pressure or temperature inside the hot water unit exceeds the threshold, the valve will open to release water and steam. This relieves pressure … Read more
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
If you have a continuous flow hot water system, try this little tip to cut down on gas & electricity usage… Do you sub-consciously turn the hot tap on to wash your hands? Does the water even get a chance to get hot by the time you’ve finished washing your hands? Maybe a little, depending … Read more