Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Hot Water Advice 3Sep 14, 2021 10:45 pm If it an electric system or heat pump it should be possible to put it inside. In the UK it is only gas hot water systems that are outside, any other hot water service are inside, typically in a linen cupboard keeping the towels warm. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Hot Water Advice 4Sep 15, 2021 11:55 am I would suggest your only option is a heat pump if you can't do a roof top solar system. Can't use instant electric HWU as it doesn't comply with National Construction Code Re: Hot Water Advice 5Sep 15, 2021 12:09 pm Doozer1905 I would suggest your only option is a heat pump if you can't do a roof top solar system. Can't use instant electric HWU as it doesn't comply with National Construction Code Heat pump has the same problem as electric... there is no good location for the storage tank Re: Hot Water Advice 6Sep 15, 2021 2:57 pm Doozer1905 I would suggest your only option is a heat pump if you can't do a roof top solar system. Can't use instant electric HWU as it doesn't comply with National Construction Code Would you have more information on that? I've been trying to find out the current state of things (specifically for QLD where we are building) and it seems that the laws mandating efficient water heaters were repealed in 2013. And I haven't received a flat out 'No' from a builder (yet). Re: Hot Water Advice 8Sep 15, 2021 5:23 pm Doozer1905 National Construction Code. Volume 3 Item B2.2 Yeah that's where I'm getting confused. What people write on the internet doesn't match NCC. I'm looking at the NCC2019 here: https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/editions/2019-a ... ated-water For all states it says you can't use electric resistance water heater in class 1 building unless it's 1 bdrm house or it's a secondary water heater or you are using green power from the grid. Then when you look at Qld B2.2, it says: QLD Qld B2.2 * * * * * Explanatory information This clause has deliberately been left blank. So that clause is deleted for QLD, meaning I'm free to install whatever I want? Or am I interpreting it incorrectly? The 2016 version of NCC actually explictily said in QLD B2.2 'delete the contents of B2.2' and replace it with the above text. Is 2019 a 'deletion of deletion', or is my interpretation correct, and the general 2.2 clause doesn't apply to QLD? Re: Hot Water Advice 9Sep 16, 2021 8:04 pm I would suggest that clause has been deleted in Queensland, I would have to look at it again in the code. You can email the ABCB regarding this they are very helpful. the sun master is the solar heating to "warm" the water in the tank the S26 is your hot water system which will heat the water (25 degrees?) so with both turned on you… 2 14048 I want to build a decking to the drawn shape outlined in black. The problem is how close can I build to the gas hot water unit? Will I be able to build around it and be… 0 20230 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Hi, I've got a brand new (2nd hand) Bosch Hydropower 16H tankless hot water heater. Since it was installed I have noticed it leaks a lot. I took the cover off and it looks… 0 24147 |