Electric hot water Adelaide systems may not rank high on your list of options, but it the most viable choice if you live in an area without gas reticulation or sufficient sunlight. Bottled gas and heat pumps are alternatives to operate a hot water system, but if you have already ruled out that you cannot get this either, electric heaters are you only choice. Here are 10 things you need to know so you can get comfortably around electric hot water Adelaide systems.

1.    State governments have phased out electric hot water systems, so you need to inquire from them to check if you are exempt from such regulations. Normally, when every option has been ruled out, permission to build electric hot water Adelaide system is granted. A significant portion of older dwellings in New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland have these installations.

2.    The installation requires enough space and suitable position, so ensure you have selected hot water system materials of sufficient size. Installations of the right size at the right location can save you hundreds of dollars in operating costs. With the price of electricity rising, energy efficiency should be at the top of your list.

3.    There are electric hot water Adelaide storage systems that allow “off-peak” heating. In this set-up, the bottom portion heats up the upper portion at night when tariff rates are cheaper. The heated water at the top tops off the water below when you run out of hot water during the day. Inquire from Adelaide Hot Water plumbers which brands are most cost-efficient.

4.    Storage for electric hot water Adelaide systems works in the same way as natural gas storage systems. Heated water rises to the top which is then siphoned off when the hot tap is opened. As opposed to gas, the heating for electric hot water Adelaide occurs inside, so there is no need for a flue.

5.    Electric hot water Adelaide system has also continuous and storage varieties. Ask from Adelaide Hot Water plumbers which type best suits your needs.

6.    Continuous flow hot water systems require a three-phase electricity supply for them to work. Keep in mind that in Australia, the standard domestic wiring is single phase.

7.    Installation requirements for electric hot water Adelaide system are standard, so the initial cost of setting up the water system is largely affordable and widely available.

8.    Quality installations, however, would require significant upfront investment, but they are more cost-efficient in the long run.

9.    Supply is minimally affected when there is power outage. To ensure you have sufficient hot water at all times, you can run an off-peak model without paying more than what you would pay for a gas system.

10.    On the other hand, operating costs for electric hot water Adelaide systems are higher because electricity prices are getting more expensive. Environmentally, greenhouse gas emissions for this hot water system are the highest among other installations. As a result, state governments are phasing out electric hot water Adelaide systems and may altogether be forbidden in your area.

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