Hot water system installations

Installing a hot water system is more than just joining a few pipes. In Queensland the rules for fitting any brand or type of hot water system are considerably tighter than in many other states and territories. Every replacement must comply with current Australian standards, which may differ from the requirements that applied when your old unit was installed. Alongside the additional valves typically not supplied with new systems, Gympie Hot Water must also lodge QBCC Form 4 and pay the associated council fee for every home where a hot water system is replaced. Every hot water installation carried out by Gympie Hot Water includes: – Tempering valve – Pressure reduction valve – Cold water expansion valve – NRI valve – Discharge drains to an approved outlet – Full insulation on hot water and drain pipes – QBCC Form 4 fees submitted and paid The era of a local plumber casually swapping out a hot water unit on the way home is over. Now every replacement must be performed by a licensed plumber who also holds an electrical licence to safely disconnect and reconnect power. If the system is moved, an electrical isolator must be fitted beside it, and since 2019 this has also been mandatory for every heat pump hot water installation. Regrettably, some unlicensed operators still cut corners—bypassing compliance, skipping paperwork and avoiding the compulsory fees. At Gympie Hot Water we complete every installation to regulation, so you can be confident the job is done correctly by an experienced Gympie plumber skilled in hot water systems, installation, repairs and both gas and electric work. Click here for hot water installation regulation fact sheet: https://www.gympiehotwater.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Installation-regulations-for-a-hot-water-system-in-Queensland-QBCC.pdf