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It seems amazing today in a modern world that society considered having a household hot-water system a luxury.

In relative terms, before the readily available connections to gas and electricity we can now enjoy, hot water came from a glorified kettle on a wood stove.

There would be some still among us who would remember those days, especially if they had childhoods in remote rural areas.

But being part of a modern Australian society means those Spartan days are long gone and what we look at now is how far water-heating technology has come and accompanying efficiencies.

While the basics of understanding modern hot-water systems is now commonplace, market demand for high-quality and seamless operation has led to outstanding products.

Access to instant hot water, after all, has almost become a right more than privilege to the average Australian householder.

Wade’s in Horsham constantly keep a close eye on these developments and through a process of analysis and assessment have identified Rinnai hot-water systems as their products of choice.

Wade’s recommend, install and service electric and gas Rinnai systems for customers across the Wimmera and beyond.

Wade’s plumbing manager Steve Crowe said three products stood out in popularity – the Rinnai Electric Hotflo, Rinnai Gas Hotflo and Rinnai Continuous flow units.

He said the Rinnai Electric Hotflo ranged in size from 25 to 400 litres, has plug-in models available for 25-litre and 50-litre units, vitreous enamel tanks and single or twin-element configurations from 160 to 400 litres.

“There are dual-handed connections for flexible installations and ideal for emergency installations.

Soft and hard-water anodes are available and there are extensive cylinder warranties – seven years for 25 and 50-litre models and 10 years for 80 to 400 litres,” he said.

“When it comes to Rinnai Gas Hotflo systems, 135 and 170-litre models available that run on natural or LPG gas.

Mr Crowe said “The products are designed for easy change-over, with inlets and outlet locations the same as older three and four-star tanks and 135-litre models come with 4.7 rating efficiency and 170 litres with a 4.0 rating. There is also an eight-year cylinder warranty,” he said.

Mr Crowe said Rinnai caused a stir in the hot-water-supply industry in the early 1990s when it pioneered continuous-flow hot-water systems.

“The breakthrough, involving Australia’s first fully electronic gas continuous-flow hot-water systems, represented a revolution in the hot-water services and provided people with confidence that they would never run out of hot water. And that is important,” he said.

He said the Rinnai Infinity system range included a ‘Builders’ range of standard 16, 20 and 26-litre models.

He said a wide ‘Infinity’ range of premium models included12, 16, 20, 26, Touch, 32 and new 28-litre Internal models.

“An ‘Enviro’ range comes with highly efficient seven-star-equivalent condensing models in 16, 26 and 32 litres,” he said.

“There is an average six-star efficiency rating through the series and other features such as built-in anti-frost protection, market-leading minimum flow rates to suit AAA-rating fixtures and wide range of hot-water controllers and accessories.

“Infinity and Enviro models come with a market-leading 13+12-year heat-exchanger warranty of up to 25 years and have a three-year cover for parts and labour, which increases to five years if two or more hot-water controllers are installed with the unit.

“A Builders range comes with 10+5-year heat-exchanger warranty of up to 15 years and three years cover for parts and labour.”

HOT STUFF: Wade’s staff member Steve Crowe with the range of Rinnai hot water services. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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Pioneer of the ‘continuous flow’ hot water system. In the early 90s Rinnai forever changed the way Australians enjoyed hot water, with our launch of the country’s first fully electronic gas continuous flow hot water systems. It was a revolutionary leap that provided total confidence and comfort by knowing that your hot water would never run out. We called it Rebates of up to $500 may be available when upgrading from electric to gas Rinnai Infinity.

At Wade’s we sell, fully install and service gas, electric and solar hot water services. We also offer a 24-hour callout option.

Rinnai Electric Hotflo

Full range available from 25L – 400L

Perfect for larger families

Single and Twin Element available

Flexible installation options 7 year plus cylinder warranty

Rinnai Gas Hotflo

4.7 Star energy rating Vitreous Enamel lined steel tank

Mains pressure hot water delivery 8 year cylinder warranty Think Wade’s! WE MAKE IT SIMPLE...

*See instore for terms and conditions. Up to 15 years heat exchanger warranty. Call-out fees apply. **24-hour callout option. ^Conditions apply.