New Zealand is one of the few countries where low pressure hot water systems are still common. Upgrading to a mains pressure cylinder can be costly, and may even require alterations to a homes current hot water cylinder space to fit a new model. This is resulting in many homeowners simply replacing their existing unit with another low pressure cylinder. The downside of doing so for homeowners is that they are missing out on the benefits of mains pressure, and the country remains reliant on lower performing systems.
Rheem set out to create a solution to this problem. They spoke to New Zealand plumbers to figure out what was stopping Kiwi homeowners from upgrading to mains pressure, what was stopping plumbers from recommending the upgrade and what issues were making installation so costly. The conclusion was, that New Zealand needs a new water heater that is a like-for-like replacement for legacy low pressure copper cylinder, but one that can be installed as both a low or mains pressure system.
The outcome of this is Rheem’s All Pressure™ range of hot water cylinders. The cylinder is a drop-in replacement and be installed as both a low or mains pressure system. Even if initially installed as low pressure, the cylinders can be upgraded to mains pressure anytime in the future.
Rheem’s All Pressure™ range of hot water cylinders are a future-ready solution, designed to make the upgrade to mains pressure simple and cost-effective. The cylinder can be installed as a low or mains pressure unit, with the ability to upgrade to mains pressure at a future time with a valving change, even if it started off as a low pressure unit.
Dimensions of cylinders in the All Pressure™ range have been designed around the bottom entry, copper cylinders that they will replace, reducing costs of installation. Existing cylinders can be swapped out without altering cupboards, flooring or pipework. With over 20 product options, plumbers can almost always offer homeowners a direct replacement, making the range great in urgent breakdown situations.
With the ability to be installed as mains pressure either initially or at any point in the future, along with the ability to swap out and fit into existing spaces, the All Pressure™ range of hot water cylinders tackles the previous costs often involved with upgrading to mains pressure.
Homeowners may find themselves asking if the upgrade to mains pressure is worth it. Is there a point in upgrading if everything is working fine as it is? What benefits will they see upgrading form a low pressure to a mains pressure system? These are understandable questions to ask, and below we take a look at some reasons why a mains pressure system could be worth the upgrade.
Compatibility with modern tapware
Much of the modern tapware available today, whether in the kitchen or bathroom, will not work properly when run on a low pressure system. It is becoming increasingly hard to find lower pressure mixers, and moving to a mains pressure system will allow for greater compatibility with tapware now, and increasingly so in the future.
Delivery speed of hot water from the cylinder
Being a higher pressure system, mains pressure means that hot water will be delivered faster, when a tap or mixer is turned on. The delivery speed of hot water can be an important factor for some people, as many households require regular and fast hot water to accommodate their lifestyle.
Multiple users at once, with no nasty surprises
Many of us have experienced changes in both water pressure and temperature while showering, due to other users in the same house. Mains pressure systems allow for multiple showers and taps to be used at the same time, without a big difference in the flow of hot water This makes them an ideal choice for family homes, flatting situations, or any place requiring multiple hot water users all at the same time.
Powerful shower pressure
If you are someone that enjoys a powerful and hot shower, then a mains pressure system is for you. Mains pressure systems can provide a showering experience that is not quite achievable through low pressure systems. With significantly higher flow rates, mains pressure systems allow for the powerful output of hot water in the shower, and can actually make for much shorter showering times.
There are many benefits to upgrading from low to mains pressure, although there are always specific situations where remaining on low pressure may make more sense. However, Rheem’s All Pressure™ range or hot water cylinders address the typical costs associated with upgrading to mains pressure, and are a proactive option as a straight replacement of a low pressure cylinder, with the added benefit of being able to be swapped to mains pressure at any point.
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