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5 8 BUILDING CONNECTION SUMMER 2016
HOT WATER NEWS
WHAT’S HOT IN HOT WATER
BUILDING CONNECTION TAKES A LOOK AT WHAT IS CURRENTLY MAKING NEWS IN THE EVER CHANGING HOT
WATER SECTOR.
DECENTRALISED HOT WATER SYSTEM TO SAVE ENERGY
ANDWATER
Stiebel Eltron’s latest product launch comes with the
unbeatable advantages of a decentralised hot water
system: The mains pressure storage water heaters, SHC
10 AU and SHC 15 AU, are installed directly underneath
the basin or sink and deliver hot water immediately
and more efficiently. One of the many highlights of
the product is their compact design: Compared to
conventional 25 litre storage heaters, the SHCs small
size frees up precious space in the cupboard.
In many households, lots of energy is wasted pumping
hot water from a central storage tank to its actual point
of use in the bathroom and kitchen. By installing the hot
water right where it is needed, you eliminate dead legs
and save water, energy and money; and long waiting
times for hot water to arrive at the outlet belong to the
past.
Made in Germany, the SHC tank design incorporates
highly efficient thermal insulation providing minimal
energy losses. The units easily install right under or
near the sink to be used for one or multiple outlets.
Once they are filled with water, they simply need to be
plugged into a standard power point. With only a 6.5
Amp current draw, special wiring is not required.
Another plus: the SHC is suitable for all hot water taps
and can be used without any problems with soft and
hard water. The integrated anode protection ensures
a long life for the enamelled steel cylinder which is
manufactured by Stiebel
Eltron.
Wise use of advanced
technology can make a
significant difference.
Stiebel Eltron is known for
high quality products – the
SHCs are no exception and
come with a generous 7
year cylinder warranty.
BOSCH OPTIFLOW: CONNECTIVITY, PATENTED
TECHNOLOGY, AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
The Bosch OptiFlow is a 6 star continuous flow water
heater designed specifically for Australian conditions.
Bosch claim its OptiFlow is set apart from
conventional continuous flow hot water systems by its
connectivity.
The Installer and Service App allows plumbers to
measure performance and get diagnostic codes in
real time via near-field Bluetooth communication. It
enables trouble-shooting during set-up or servicing,
and suggests solutions for easy adjustments. This
ultimately means less installation and servicing time.
The separate App for consumers lets the user adjust the
temperature, track energy and water usage, and keep
an eye on costs. Both the Trade and Consumer Apps are
available on Android and iOS.
Bosch’s OptiFlow combustion management
system uses a patented algorithm to modulate the
appliance gas valve and fan speed to ensure optimum
combustion. The gas to air ratio is measured four times
per second, and if necessary adjusted. This process
is ongoing over the lifetime of the appliance, ensuring
optimum efficiency.
A new patented Bosch technology known as “Easy
Minimum” allows the OptiFlow hot water system to
operate at very low minimum power output, while
maintaining a stable output temperature for more
comfortable showers. This technology is beneficial in
situations where the incoming water temperature is
high and only a small temperate rise is needed.