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Change to Solar or Heat Pump NOW and cut rising energy bills
Electric Hot Water Systems are being banned in less than 2yrs: After then you will no longer be able to buy an Electric Hot Water system in Australia.
So when your current system breaks down and needs replacing, you will need to buy a heat-pump, solar, or gas unit.
The changeover rebates may cease because there will be no need for such an incentive if there is no electric option!
SAVE ENERGY, SAVE MONEY,
DO IT NOW!
At Skyline Energy over the last 10yrs we've learned a lot about heating water. Our customers have a right to expect unbiased advice and the best product to service their needs. To us, solar hot water is not just about slapping some collectors on the roof and collecting the cash and government handouts. We continually research, analyse, and develop better ways to do the job, so we can offer you only the very best systems.
There are many variables to consider before choosing the optimum system, it's a specialist job so please let us do that for you.
Heat Pump or Solar - we've got you covered, and big rebates still available on both.
Australia's best evacuated-tube solar boosted system with locally made marine grade stainless steel storage tank. | |
If you have an existing electric system we will probably offer you Australia's best performing heat pump upgrade system with locally made marine grade stainless steel storage tank. |
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If you are building a new house, the obvious first choice may not be the optimum system!
Harnessing free energy from the sun - even in the dark!
Save Energy, Save Money, Cut Greenhouse Emissions, with the best Air Sourced Heat Pump
The solar hot water systems we're all used to seeing on the roof, are not always the best environmental solution! Our 264-SS and 327-SS heat pumps are uniquely quiet & efficient, using a small amount of energy to collect the abundant heat that the sun puts into the air we breathe, and may be the overall best system for your specific situation. Industry leading performance means higher rebates are available for our heat pumps.
Victoria State Government homeowner guide to sustainability (PDF) page 4, table 1.1, supports our claim that heat-pumps can have a significantly lower lifecycle carbon footprint than solar-boosted electric systems:
- avge heat pump produces 23 tonnes CO2 emissions
- avge solar-boosted electric produces 33 tonnes CO2 emissions
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VICTORIANS are facing a year of costly bill increases . . . energy companies increase standard prices by between 18 and 28 per cent on January 1, adding up to $400 a year to a typical household's electricity bill.
Source: The Age Dec 27th 2009 |
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In other areas results may vary, but in almost all conditions, our
264-SS & 327-SS superior performing heat-pumps
will outperform other heat-pumps and solar boosted electric systems.
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Domestic Solar Hot Water without roof panels:
Conventional Solar-Boosted Electric Hot Water systems actually rely on inefficient Electric-Element boosters to maintain the full tank of water at 60oC. (to kill harmful bacteria) -
especially when you need it most IN WINTER! (if you turn off the booster to save money or you think you don't need it, you may create a "warm water system" and may expose your family to the real risks of bacterial infection
Read more about the 'Solar Myth'
This document from SA Public & Environmental Health Regulations decribes the risks of such a "warm-water system")
If you currently have an off-peak electric hot water service, the best solution is to upgrade NOW - to one of our sensational heat-pumps (or if you have GAS available, perhaps a solar boosted gas system)
Our 264-SS & 327-SS high efficiency, long life, heat-pumps are accredited for solar rebates, nothing on your roof, robust, more efficient, cheap to buy, and simple to install.
Note: These systems do not have the capacity to do Hydronics as well as domestic hot water. Hydronic systems require greater much capacity - ( typically 1x of these per 50sqm) We have larger models for hydronics - see below.
Not Suitable for bore water use Alternative for bore water use
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Solar Hot Water systems:
Latest Evacuated Tube Technology with over 48 metres of copper heat absorber in every Evacuated U Tube Solar Collector module !!
Each solar collector module has no removable connections, so no possible leaks, and is maintenance free. The solar heat generating evacuated glass tubes are just sleeves that push over the copper U tubes. The high heating efficiency of the U Tube design is obtained because the water flows into the manifold AND down and up each and every evacuated U Tube, unlike other evacuated tube solar collectors.
Under ideal conditions, a good solar boosted hot water system can provide almost free hot water for 3 or 4 months of the year - depending on location and usage. When conditions are not ideal and/or if your hot water requirement can not be fully met and the outgoing water temperature falls below safe levels, the system will operate its heater.
Big rebates for Solar Hot Water systems still available!
Thanks to solar rebates the overall implementation cost of these systems is reduced substantially - while the rebate lasts. If you are considering changing to solar there's no time like NOW!
If you have a natural gas HWS, or are living off the grid (RAPS systems), then we will probably recommend an upgrade to our new range of evacuated tube solar boosted GAS/LPG systems.
(If you have access to reticulated gas but have problems like shading, inappropriate facing or insufficient roof space, then perhaps a high efficiency heat pump should be considered)
We don't recommend solar boosted electric solar systems as our heat pumps are generally cheaper to buy, install and operate, and can be environmentally a better solution.
Note: Solar Tube systems are not suitable at all for Hydronic Heating - We have other options for hydronics - see below.
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Each collector module has 16 tubes.
Each system has 2 or 3 modules |
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(*Plus delivery & installation - Typically please allow $1500-$2000 for delivery & installation) |
(also available from:
www.solarhotwatervictoria.com.au)
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Commercial Solar Hot Water without roof panels:
When it comes to producing large mounts of solar hot water, there is no better alternative than a commercial sized heat-pump.
Virtually unlimited amounts of efficiently heated low cost hot water. Reduce your overheads whilst producing much lower carbon emmissions.
"Burning GAS releases heat up the flue into the atmosphere, an air-sourced heat pump recycles heat from the air into water for your benefit"
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Water-saving, smart ring-main pump:
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Instant Hot Water:
Save money and save water by installing a "Smart" ring-main circulating pump for instant hot water throughout your home
If you are building a new home - this is a MUST HAVE
Models now available for ALL homes, even with instant GAS systems or solar systems.
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Hydronic Heating systems - Never be cold again
If you've ever experienced the luxury of a heated floorslab, or stepping from the shower into a warm towel, on a cold winters day, you'll know why Hydronic Heating systems are becoming very popular.
There are no drafts from forced air movement, you are just gently bathed in a warm environment. It's safe for all the family and great for people with allergies.
Solar Hydronicswill only provide about 20% of the energy required for hydronics (unless you have hundreds of tubes and massive water storage - thousands of litres in insulated tanks, to collect and store lots of energy when the sun is shining, and deliver it when its not) so we don't support the claims from Solar Hydronics companies that Solar Hydronics is sustainable or efficient.
Water can be heated by GAS, LPG, Ground-Sourced (Geothermal) Heat Pump, Water-Sourced, or Air Sourced Heat Pump. For Australian conditions we generally recommend Air Sourced Heat Pumps as they provide the greatest overall sustainability and cost efficiency.
Skyline Energy pioneered the use of air sourced heat pumps for hydronic heating and continue to lead the field.
Skyline Energy Cold Climate model air sourced heat pumps are the trusted name in non GAS hydronics throughout Australia, and despite what you may have heard can efficiently heat water hot enough for radiator systems!
Twin Functionality
Want to heat your pool too ? - we can make our air sourced heat pumps with twin heat exchangers . . . heat the house and the pool with the same heat pump!
Swimming Pool Heating with air sourced heat pump
Why have a swimming pool that you can only use 3 or 4 months of the year? Skyline Energy can get any pool to 26-28oC,(or higher) and keep it there for you to enjoy all year round.
Benefits of using air sourced heat pumps include Reliability, and Low Running Costs, regardless of weather conditions.
Excellent choice for area's not serviced by Natural Gas - Running costs typically 1/4th the running cost of an LPG heater.
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