Jump To TLDR: Continuous flow gas water heaters are sized by how many litres of hot water they can put out each minute, and the number in the model name tells you exactly that. As a rule of thumb, a 16 L/min unit suits 1–2 people, a 20 L/min unit […]
Gas hot water installation costs have surged 15% as New Zealand phases out LPG cylinder supply. Homeowners face equipment shortages and must choose between natural gas connections or alternative heating systems.
When upgrading or replacing a cylinder, deciding whether to go for a mains pressure or a low pressure hot water system is probably the most crucial decision of a homeowner. Knowing the differences will allow you to pick the system that matches the size, plumbing, and lifestyle of your home […]
Understanding Gas Hot Water Systems One of the major reasons leading to the sustained popularity of gas water heaters is their capability to serve as a reliable and efficient hot water source in households. When coupled with an uninterrupted gas supply, such systems are able to deliver the heating at […]
Chlorine has become a standard method to disinfect water supplies and guard against water‑borne diseases. While this keeps drinking water safe, there is a hidden downside — chlorinated water can gradually damage your plumbing and hot water cylinders. In this guide, we explain why chlorinated water is a concern, what […]
Hot‑water cylinders have changed a lot over the decades — and among the pioneers was the Hunson Model RT. Once celebrated for delivering a better shower experience, it now belongs to a bygone era. In this guide we explain what made the Hunson RT special, why it was discontinued, what […]
In 2025 a major investigation finally shed light on why many homes in Hastings, New Zealand have experienced unusually high rates of hot‑water cylinder failures. For owners of older cylinders — especially low‑pressure copper units — the results were surprising, and alarming. In this guide, we unpack what the “Hastings […]
With changes in energy markets worldwide, those families that use gas to heat water will perhaps be the first to experience the consequences of gas price hikes. This situation turns out to be a very important moment for lots of New Zealand houses to think twice about their choices of […]
Why Water Pressure Matters in Hot Water Systems Your hot water system is not only about the heating part — the way the water flows also matters. Water pressure is a factor that influences how well taps, showers, appliances, and the hot water cylinder will work. If the pressure is […]
Why New Zealand Homeowners Are Looking at Efficient Hot Water Solutions In response to NZ energy prices going up and the impact on the environment becoming more evident, New Zealand homeowners are searching for different solutions to electrics and gas hot water cylinders, than just replacing their existing ones. Heat pump […]