We all need some sort of hot water system to get hot water to our homes. Nobody likes a cold shower so it's important to ensure you have your hot water system working. Occasionally, things happen and our hot water systems need replacing, so then you need to make a choice about what system you want to choose. Here is some information on gas hot water systems to help you make your decision.

Gas hot water system burn either natural gas delivered via a piped network or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), which is usually bottled.

Storage heaters use a gas burner which is located under the storage tank to heat the water. Most hot water system have a pilot flame which will burn continuously and lights the main burner when it's required. Some heat is lost through the walls of the tank so the heaters are required to burn gas regularly to keep the water at a desired temperature. Well insulated tanks will have lower storage losses.

Hot water systems should be set at a temperature of atleast 60°C to kill dangerous germs.

So what choices do you have when choosing your hot water system?

Rinnai

Rinnai revolutionised the Australian hot water heating market in the early 90's when it launched the first fully electronic gas continuous flow hot water system. Appropriately named the Rinnai Infinity because it never runs out of hot water. Today systems are even more sophisticated and designed with the environment in mind with low flow rates compatible with water saving outlets and showers.

Dux

Dux hot water systems are manufactured here in Australia and have been since 1915. They are produced in a state-of-the-art facility using a quality endorsed company productionsystem. This is your assurance that you have purchased the highest quality hot water system available, one that will provide hot water for all your needs - safely, economically and for many years to come.

Rheem

Rheem gas hot water systems are available in many types to suit every customer's hot water needs. From the high performance 5star rated Stella with a 10 year warranty to your standard 5 year gas storage hot water heater. Rheem have a system for every household.

Aquamax

We the five star gas hot water systems, we have all your needs covered. From the super efficient 270 with the latest maxi-namel cylinder, to the ground breaking stainless steel 270, 340 and 390. These units are mains pressure so they can keep up with the highest demand. Even when you turn on the second, third or fourth tap, the hot water flow remains constant.

All gas hot water systems except gas-boosted solar systems have an energy star label - similar to the energy label on electrical appliances. These will tell you how efficient that product is. To compare the energy use of gas storage and instantaneous gas hot water systems, check the star rating label. The more stars, the less gas used and the lower the operating costs. This also means reduced greenhouse gas emissions.