Hot Water Systems Tamworth

If your business relies on a steady supply of hot water, a disruption can be a major setback. Thankfully, our dedicated team at ACS Plumbing is ready to serve you round-the-clock, diagnosing and rectifying your plumbing troubles swiftly and efficiently.

Our expertise extends beyond emergency fixes. We can help transition your electric hot water systems to gas, install state-of-the-art systems, perform temperature audits and upgrade your taps with thermostatic mixing valves.

Reach out to our hot water specialists in Tamworth on 0408 614 531 to address your specific needs.

With our broad experience, we confidently install and repair all brands, makes and models of hot water systems. Let us help you find the perfect gas or electric hot water system to meet your commercial, industrial or residential requirements.

Tempering & Thermostatic Mixing Valves

To avoid the production of bacteria, most hot water systems are set to more than 60°C. The installation of a tempering valve mixes hot water with cold water so the water at the tap is still hot enough to meet residential needs without scalding. We recommend fitting a tempering valve when hot water systems are installed to safeguard toddlers and seniors. 

Thermostatic mixing valves help regulate the temperature of the water flow to stop it from changing between hot and cold constantly.

Gas hot water systems use natural gas – or liquefied petroleum gas – to heat water instantly or in storage. To use a gas hot water system, you usually need a connection to the gas mains. Hot water tank systems use an insulated water tank that users can heat at their discretion. In contrast, a continuous flow system does not store water but instantly heats it when necessary.

The choice between tank-based and continuous systems can be a difficult one to make – both have their benefits. First of all, the continuous heater can be more expensive than its tank counterpart but – similar to gas vs electric heaters – the continuous model usually makes up for this over time. Continuous systems can deliver many litres of water every minute, but this might not be enough if you have the shower and the taps running on full-blast. You can install multiple instant systems to alleviate this, but ultimately it should all come down to your water use.

Electric hot water systems connect directly to the home’s electricity – sometimes this can be through a simple plug, but for larger tanks, you’ll have to integrate them into your electrics. The systems use a metallic element (usually made of copper) alongside a wire; passing the electricity through here lets the element heat the water. This heating element will be either in the tank or the pipes – depending upon whether this is a tank or continuous electric hot water system.

Though electric hot water systems may be slightly less efficient than gas hot water systems, it is worth noting that electric continuous flow systems are more efficient than their tank counterparts. This is because they only heat the element if and when necessary – it is, of course, paramount that you do not waste water when using this system, but generally, there is not much of a loss compared to tank-based systems. On top of this, continuous flow systems can last for longer than the alternative, which makes them even more cost-effective as they’ll require less maintenance and replacement.