As water heating accounts for up to 44% of a typical household’s energy costs it’s important to select the most efficient system possible. Without question, Natural Gas water heating wins on all counts. There is a range of different Natural Gas water heating options for you to choose from. These include continuous flow water heating systems as well as the more traditional rapid recovery storage systems. Continuous flow and storage systems come in both internal and external models.
With a continuous flow system you will never, run out of hot water. In a continuous flow system cold water enters the appliance and the main burner ignites. The water then travels out from the other side of the heat exchanger and out of the appliance into the hot water line. No water is stored at any time meaning you only ever heat the water you use. By heating only the water you use and not storing hot water you save money on your gas bill and you will never need to have an unwanted cold shower again. As all continuous flow water heaters operate on mains pressure water supplies, you can be sure that you will have the luxury of a strong, hot shower.
These safety units are electronically controlled and can be installed with up to three temperature controllers. The controllers can be installed in the kitchen (or laundry), the bathroom and the ensuite. Of course, the unit can be installed without controllers and the water temperature adjusted by mixing with the cold water tap at each outlet by the user. These units are super efficient and with a temperature controller will deliver hot water at the tap at the predetermined temperature selected by you. For added safety all continuous flow hot water heaters come with a factory set maximum temperature setting of 55°C.
Natural Gas storage water heaters come in both low and mains pressure as well as both internal and external models. Storage systems hold a volume of hot water ready and waiting for you to use. Once that hot water is used a fast recovery Natural Gas storage system can heat up 150 litres of water in approximately 45 minutes. Internal cylinders are normally installed in an airing cupboard, however where cupboard space is valuable why not consider an external storage system.