IS Electric or gas hot water best?

PROS of Electric Hot Water Cylinders

CONS of Electric Hot Water Cylinders

• Suitable for all water pressures

• No hot water during a power outage

•  Some cylinders come with additional connections for solar power, saving electricity

• Hot water is limited to the amount the cylinder itself can store and its recovery rate

•  Suitable for a wide range of water conditions

•  Some units can be bulky

•  Take advantage of night-rate electricity tariffs depending on power plan

• Some models can be installed indoors or outdoors

• Newer models are triple insulated to minimise heat loss

PROS of Gas Hot Water Cylinders

CONS of Gas Hot Water Cylinders

• No electricity required, so there is a continuous supply of hot water during a power outage

• They are more expensive to install upfront than an electric hot water cylinder

•  Space saving (can be fitted outdoors)

•  Limitations to where they can be located.

•  Flow rates of up to 40L / m

•  Ideal for high usage customers

•  Suitable for all water pressures

PROS of Continuous Gas Flow

CONS of Continuous Gas Flow

• Only uses gas on demand, so there is no cost when not in use

• They can be more expensive to run if using LPG bottles

• Heats water on demand instead of storing it, so it should never run out of water

• As they heat water on demand, they could struggle to supply large quantities of hot water over a short period

• Perfect for sporadic water use such as guest bathrooms and the bach

• Some systems require an electrical supply, so no hot water would be available during a power outage

• 2 units can be linked together for home with a high hot water use

• Limitations to where they can be located

• Compact size

• Optional Temperature Controllers