When it comes to hot water systems, most of us are familiar with regular home tank systems or solar hot water systems. But did you know there is a third option – a waste heat hot water system? It is becoming increasingly popular in Australia, as it offers homeowners many advantages over the alternatives.
So, how does the water flow rate of a waste heat hot water system compare to other types of hot water systems? Well, generally speaking, the flow rate is much higher than with standard tank systems and solar hot water systems. This is because the waste heat system utilises its own internal heating element to reheat the cold water supply from your mains. This means that you can get hot water on demand without having to wait for it to heat up in the tank or solar panel first.
But what about energy savings? Waste heat hot water systems are very efficient and can help reduce energy costs significantly if they are installed correctly. For example, a typical waste heat system will use around 30% less electricity than a standard electric tank system would use when heating the same amount of hot water over 24 hours. In terms of cost savings, this could mean an extra $100 or more off your energy bills each year!
Another great benefit of installing a waste heat hotwater system is that it can also be used in conjunction with a Heat & Chill Recovery System (HRS). This allows you to capture the wasted energy from your air conditioning unit and reuse it to preheat your hotwater supply. The result – even more energy savings! In fact, with an HRS installed in conjunction with your waste heat system you could potentially save up to 60% on your electricity bills compared to using a standard electric tank system!
If you’re thinking about installing a waste heat hotwater system for your Perth home then why not get in touch with Euroheat Australia? Euroheat have been designing and constructing hydronic heating & cooling solutions since 1991 and have established themselves as one of Perth’s leading engineering & installation companies. Their team of highly experienced professionals are dedicated to providing excellent customer service and advising on all aspects of hydronic heating & cooling solutions – from design and installation through to ongoing maintenance. So if you want quality advice and excellent service then contact Euroheat today!
