Rinnai Infinity Controllers

Rinnai offer 4 different controllers as an optional extra to go with their Rinnai Infinity continuous flow hot water systems. In the absence of controllers, domestic water will be heated to 50oC  (in line with legislation). Controllers Universal Deluxe Bathroom Deluxe Kitchen Wireless Features of All Controllers Precise temperature control, even if someone flushes a…

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Why are Rinnai’s frost tolerant panels filled with water rather than glycol?

For frost prone areas, most manufacturers produce panels where the risers are filled with anti-freeze (glycol) rather than water to stop the panels freezing during winter. These systems are more expensive and have a shorter life span than water filled panels. Rinnai’s FTC panels have a spare half-size riser containing a spring which compresses in cold conditions, when…

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I already have natural gas for cooking. Can I use this pipework to have a gas hot water system installed?

Possibly. It will depend on the size of your existing gas pipe, and the type of gas water heater you want to install. bloMost gas storage water heaters can be fitted to the gas pipe that already exists in many houses, but a continuous flow water heater requires a larger diameter pipe to be installed from the gas meter. Only a…

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What is a sacrificial anode in a hot water system and how often should they be replaced?

Electrolysis occurs in all enamel coated steel storage tanks. Electrolysis causes tanks to corrode. To slow down the corrosion, a sacrificial anode is attached within the tank. The anode attracts the electrolytes more than the tank walls, which means the sacrificial anode corrodes rather than the tank. Depending on the quality of the sacrificial anode…

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When to repair or replace your reverse cycle air conditioner?

To answer the repair or replace question, several important factors need to be addressed including: Age of the air conditioner Has the unit been well maintained? Cost of the repairs Risk of more repairs being required soon? Availability of replacement parts Availability and cost of refrigerant Is the existing refrigerant pipe work suitable for the…

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How To Keep Your Ducted Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning Running Costs Down

Most of the battle in minimsing ducted reverse cycle air conditioning running costs is choosing the right system in the first place. There are a couple of things you can do with your existing system – check out steps 3 and 4. 1. Check Out The Efficiency Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) and Coefficient of Performance…

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