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The 264-SS & 327-SS Heat Pump - Solar Water Heating - without roof panels

Welcome to 21st Century water heating!

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264-SS/327-SS Domestic Solar Hot Water Service

264Lt or 327Lt Australian made Stainless Steel storage tank

5More hot water "free from the sun" than conventional solar - yet nothing on your roof!

Overall, our unique, sensational heat-pumps are a more ecological solution than traditional solar boosted electric systems, because they are proven5 to consume less energy. They are fully accredited for solar rebates, nothing on your roof, robust, more efficient, cheap to buy, and simple to install.

5reference: Government of Victoria, Sustainability Victoria, Benefits of Energy Smart Design, Chapter 1, Page 4, Table 1.1, Lifecycle greenhouse impacts (tonnes CO2 equivalent), Appliances, Hot Water Systems. 'Heat-pumps 30% lower greenhouse impact than electric boosted solar'.
( http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/resources/documents/eshousingmanualch01.pdf)


21st Century domestic water heater

These are the "Rolls Royce" of domestic Solar hot water systems, and do not require solar collectors on your roof or any form of booster!


There are 2 models:

The 264-SS is ideal for up to 4 people in a 2-3 bedroom 1-2 bathroom home. (up to 5 people if on day-rate)

The 327-SS is ideal for up to 6 people in a 3 - 4 bedroom, 2-3 bathroom home. (up to 8 people if on day-rate)

The 327-SS also has an additional special port for ring-main return line, now recommended for most homes to save water and energy. (see SK-RMP)

They have marine grade *stainless-steel tanks, coupled with best "24hr solar" performance available - recovery rate of 100Lt/hr @ 20oC, and can be operated on the off-peak tariff

*Stainless steel tanks made by Everlast in Dandenong VIC have 10yrs warranty. The heat pumps are imported and have 4yrs warranty on the compressors - thats at least double the warranty of any other that we are aware of.


Solar rebates for the 264-SS and 327-SS Heat Pumps:

Model
Number

Tank Size

Unit
Price
Before
Rebates

STC/RECs Rebates - ALL

Federal
Electric
Change
Rebate

VIC Metro
Elec Change
(VEEC's)

VIC Rural
Elec Change
(VEEC's)

NSW

Hobart
City
TAS
Elec
Change

QLD Elec Change

Zone
 1

Zone
 2

Zone
 3

Zone
 4

Std

Pens/
Conc.

264-SS

250Lt

$4090*

30x

24x

30x

31x

$600

46x

48x

ended

$500

$600

$1000

327-SS

315Lt

$4490*

29x

23x

29x

30x

44x

47x

Prices do not include delivery and installation. (typically allow approx. $800 for delivery and changeover of an electric HWS)

New Requirements for VEECs Rebates:

The Essential Services Commission have stepped up their requirements for compliance of the scheme: VEECs are now only claimable when replacing a working system. A system that is being replaced because it has broken-down and is no longer able to create hot water does not qualify for VEECs. The ESC now also require more thorough collection of information used to create VEECs. We have updated (once again) our forms to help with the collection of all the required information.

In summary in addition to the VEEC application form, they now require:

  • A Certificate of Electrical Safety (if one was issued for the job) must be supplied. The CES must include details of the decommissioning of the old system (i.e. old electric HWS disconnected from the electricity supply).
  • A plumbers Certificate of Compliance must be supplied. The compliance certificate must include details of the decommissioning of the old system, the method used to render the system unusable, and how and where it was disposed of.
  • Proof of purchase must be supplied, listing the model of the new system purchased, as registered with the ESC, and this must match the model written on the VEEC form. Also include the method used to render the system unusable, and how and where it was disposed of.
  • All plumbers taking part in the installation must be registered and thereby eligible to do the installation. A photocopy of the Plumbing Industry Commission Licence of all plumbers contracted to do the installation is required. With the photocopy make sure you include your FULL business details contact phone numbers, and email address.

Please note that to claim VEECs a working system must be decommissioned. The decommissioning details must be comprehensive. The ESC conducts random audits of selected applications and will ask questions relating to the decommissioning of your system.

Please be reassured however, that WE will help with ALL the rebate paperwork, as long as these guidelines are adhered to.


RECs Rebate - ZONES (Renewable energy certificates)

Zones

To calculate your RECs rebate, multiply the number in your zone by the current RECs trading price.

Please call for current RECs trading price

All rebate information is provided as a guide only - please call for confirmation - 1300 552 976

Find your zone by postcode: Click here to download postcode chart

Note: New VEECs Rules Apply - must change working system


Bushfire rebuilders

The Federal Electric Change Rebate of $600 for a heat pump is also available to bushfire affected homeowners, rebuilding on the site of the destroyed home.

Main features:

  1. Due to its very low energy input and high energy output, it has a very low ongoing cost of operation. Typically it costs around 15-25c/person/day to operate, more hot water for less heating cost than any other system, including solar hot water systems and a huge saving on traditional electric systems.
  2. Locally made stainless steel tank unit, and separate heat-pump system with "quick-connect" fittings, designed to be installed outside at ground level.
  3. Ease of installation - NO ROOF MOUNTED COLLECTOR PANELS!
    • So simple to install
    • Lower installation cost than Solar
    • No worries if you don't have a suitable north facing roof
    • No worries about shading from trees or other buildings
    • No extra weight on the roof
    • Not susceptible to hail damage
  4. No need to be installed in direct sunlight. Because it extracts heat energy from the air, it produces low cost hot water 24hrs/day 365days/year - even at night and when it is raining.
  5. Won't overheat and waste water in full sun
  6. No boosting is required. This means that you do not have to worry about running out of hot water, or leaving a booster switch on for too long.
  7. Long life Marine Grade Stainless Steel tank (10yr warranty) - ALTERNATIVE FOR BORE WATER USERS
  8. Made in Australia
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