 | It goes without saying that when it comes to the installation of a gas HWS, a licensed professional must be engaged. It is very foolish to risk the safety of you, your family and friends by engaging an unqualified trades person to install a gas HWS. It may seem simple, but this job can be very dangerous and costly if not done properly. In cairns, gas fitting plumbers must be licensed to perform the installation of gas hot water units. Whatever you prefer, whether a gas or a solar HWS, it is most important to make sure that you have a licenced plumber and gas fitter to do the installation in your home or at work. |
Pros & Cons Of Popular HWS’s:
1. Gas Boosted Solar HWS
These solar units are more environmentally friendly as they use free energy from the sun to provide endless hot water and reducing your gas bill.
Government incentives may apply for some power saving solar systems.
The downside is that these units have a high installation cost and are not efficient in cold climates.
2. Continuous /Instantaneous Flow
Only heating water as needed, which saves running costs.This unit only heats water as you require, however water can be wasted while waiting for the water to get hot.
3. Gas Storage
The units generally are a little cheaper to purchase depending on the energy star rating.
They are cheaper to install and produce the hot water quickly, however the water in the storage tank is continually re heated which is energy consuming.
4. Solar Boosted Electric & Gas
These units are not suitable to climates that are cold and cloudy. They also have a high installation cost up front. However in warmer areas with plenty of sunlight they use the free power from the sun, consuming up to 70% less energy than an electric hot water system during summer months. Government incentives may apply with these units.
5. Electric Units
These units are easy and inexpensive to install, added cost of power bills and very high CO2 emissions. These units require a lot of attention to the service valves.
For more information on HWS as well as gas fitting services, please contact our professionals here at
Plumnorth Hot Water Cairns & Gas Fitting Cairns
TELEPHONE: 07 4057 9956
MOBILE: 0411 748 650
EMAIL: [email protected]
These solar units are more environmentally friendly as they use free energy from the sun to provide endless hot water and reducing your gas bill.
Government incentives may apply for some power saving solar systems.
The downside is that these units have a high installation cost and are not efficient in cold climates.
2. Continuous /Instantaneous Flow
Only heating water as needed, which saves running costs.This unit only heats water as you require, however water can be wasted while waiting for the water to get hot.
3. Gas Storage
The units generally are a little cheaper to purchase depending on the energy star rating.
They are cheaper to install and produce the hot water quickly, however the water in the storage tank is continually re heated which is energy consuming.
4. Solar Boosted Electric & Gas
These units are not suitable to climates that are cold and cloudy. They also have a high installation cost up front. However in warmer areas with plenty of sunlight they use the free power from the sun, consuming up to 70% less energy than an electric hot water system during summer months. Government incentives may apply with these units.
5. Electric Units
These units are easy and inexpensive to install, added cost of power bills and very high CO2 emissions. These units require a lot of attention to the service valves.
For more information on HWS as well as gas fitting services, please contact our professionals here at
Plumnorth Hot Water Cairns & Gas Fitting Cairns
TELEPHONE: 07 4057 9956
MOBILE: 0411 748 650
EMAIL: [email protected]
