Where should hot water systems be installed?
The position of your hot water system relative to your taps is vital to your system's efficiency. Find out how best to plan your...
Bore water and hard water
Bore water may be a huge convenience in remote locations with unreliable rainfall, but it can also cause damage to plumbing systems. See what...
Solar hot water: Do I have enough sunlight?
The availability and reliability of sunlight where you live can determine whether or not you can use solar hot water, and what type of...
Is gas available?
Gas, as perhaps the cheapest fuel source apart from solar, is well worth considering when looking for a hot water system. See how the...
Hot water systems: What’s the right size?
Different hot water systems are designed for different levels of demand. Find out how to calculate the ideal size and type of system for...
Cold water diverters
In most plumbing setups, it takes a while for hot water to reach the hot tap when it's turned on. Cold water diverters recycle...
Hot water recirculation systems
Also known as 'comfort pumps', these systems pump hot water through your pipes to ensure that it's always available when and where you need...
Temperature controllers
These devices allow you to automatically set the exact temperature of water from a given tap, and in some cases even to specify to...
Tank/tankless hybrid hot water systems
While still a relatively new type of hot water system, hybrid tank/tankless systems offer the best of both types of systems to efficiently provide...
Storage tank hot water systems
Tank storage hot water systems are ideal for larger households. These systems can easily be used (or even adapted) to support a wide range...