* Prices are for like-for-like replacements in same position, with clear, level & uncomplicated access; tank on ground; & suitable, free parking available. Otherwise extra charges will apply. FREE REMOVAL of old tank included. Extra Costs: $185 for a Tempering Valve if needed & 1% Credit Card Fee.
** Prices are for like-for-like replacements in same position, with clear, level & uncomplicated access; tankless unit at a reachable height when standing on ground; & suitable, free parking available. Otherwise extra charges will apply. FREE REMOVAL of old tank included. Extra Costs: $285 for a High-Performance Tempering Valve if needed & 1% Credit Card Fee.
A) better cylinder construction & more durable, longer lasting tanks;
B) over 80 years of manufacturing in Sydney & longer warranties; &
C) Dual-handed tanks for ease of installation.
| Our Rank |
Item (Model#) |
Av MIN PRICE ($) |
Av MAX PRICE ($) |
| Best | RHEEM 47L (191045) |
795 | 1195 |
| RHEEM 50L (191050) |
795 | 1195 | |
| VULCAN 50L (691050) |
795 | 1195 | |
| THERMANN 50L (50THMS136) |
795 | 1195 |
| H (mm) |
DIAM (mm) |
| 670 | 400 |
| 695 | 400 |
| 695 | 400 |
| 670 | 405 |
| CYLINDER | LABOUR ON CYLINDER |
PARTS & LABOUR |
| 7 * | 3 * | 1 * |
| 7 * | 3 * | 1 * |
| 7 * | 1 * | 1 * |
| 6 * | 1 * | 1 * |
| Our Rank |
Item (Model#) |
Av MIN PRICE ($) |
Av MAX PRICE ($) |
| RHEEM 80L (491080) |
995 | 1665 | |
| VULCAN 80L (601080) |
950 | 1650 | |
| THERMANN 80L (80THMB136) |
930 | 1630 |
| H (mm) |
DIAM (mm) |
| 945 | 480 |
| 875 | 460 |
| 925 | 490 |
| CYLINDER | LABOUR ON CYLINDER |
PARTS & LABOUR |
| 12* | 1* | 1* |
| 10* | 1* | 1* |
| 9* | 1* | 1* |
| Our Rank |
Item (Model#) |
Av MIN PRICE ($) |
Av MAX PRICE ($) |
| RHEEM 125L (491125) |
985 | 1685 | |
| VULCAN 125L (601125) |
905 | 1605 | |
| THERMANN 125L (125THMB136) |
895 | 1595 |
| H (mm) |
DIAM (mm) |
| 1340 | 480 |
| 1250 | 480 |
| 1090 | 530 |
| CYLINDER | LABOUR ON CYLINDER |
PARTS & LABOUR |
| 12* | 1* | 1* |
| 10* | 1* | 1* |
| 9* | 1* | 1* |
| Our Rank |
Item (Model#) |
Av MIN PRICE ($) |
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| RHEEM 160L (491160) |
1215 | 1915 | |
| VULCAN 160L (671160) |
1055 | 1755 | |
| THERMANN 160L (160THMB136) |
1035 | 1735 |
| H (mm) |
DIAM (mm) |
| 1610 | 480 |
| 1610 | 480 |
| 1315 | 530 |
| CYLINDER | LABOUR ON CYLINDER |
PARTS & LABOUR |
| 12* | 1* | 1* |
| 10* | 1* | 1* |
| 9* | 1* | 1* |
| Our Rank |
Item (Model#) |
Av MIN PRICE ($) |
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| RHEEM 250L (491250) |
1195 | 1895 | |
| VULCAN 250L (661250) |
1150 | 1850 | |
| THERMANN 250L (250THMB136) |
1130 | 1830 |
| H (mm) |
DIAM (mm) |
| 1395 | 640 |
| 1395 | 640 |
| 1445 | 620 |
| CYLINDER | LABOUR ON CYLINDER |
PARTS & LABOUR |
| 12* | 1* | 1* |
| 10* | 1* | 1* |
| 9* | 1* | 1* |
| Our Rank |
Item (Model#) |
Av MIN PRICE ($) |
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| RHEEM 315L (491315) ^^ |
1265 | 1965 | |
| VULCAN 315L (661315) ^^ |
1215 | 1915 | |
| THERMANN 315L (315THMB136) ^^ |
1195 | 1895 |
| H (mm) |
DIAM (mm) |
| 1640 | 640 |
| 1640 | 640 |
| 1765 | 620 |
| CYLINDER | LABOUR ON CYLINDER |
PARTS & LABOUR |
| 12* | 1* | 1* |
| 10* | 1* | 1* |
| 9* | 1* | 1* |
| Our Rank |
Item (Model#) |
Av MIN PRICE ($) |
Av MAX PRICE ($) |
| RHEEM 315L (491315) ^^ |
1265 | 1965 | |
| VULCAN 315L (661315) ^^ |
1215 | 1915 | |
| THERMANN 315L (315THMB136) ^^ |
1195 | 1895 |
| H (mm) |
DIAM (mm) |
| 1640 | 640 |
| 1640 | 640 |
| 1765 | 620 |
| CYLINDER | LABOUR ON CYLINDER |
PARTS & LABOUR |
| 12* | 1* | 1* |
| 10* | 1* | 1* |
| 9* | 1* | 1* |
| Our Rank |
Item (Model#) |
Av MIN PRICE ($) |
Av MAX PRICE ($) |
| RHEEM 400L (491400) ^^ |
1845 | 2545 | |
| VULCAN 400L (661400) ^^ |
1595 | 2295 | |
| THERMANN 400L (400THMB136) ^^ |
1575 | 2275 |
| H (mm) |
DIAM (mm) |
| 1840 | 690 |
| 1840 | 690 |
| 1705 | 705 |
| CYLINDER | LABOUR ON CYLINDER |
PARTS & LABOUR |
| 12* | 1* | 1* |
| 10* | 1* | 1* |
| 9* | 1* | 1* |
| Our Rank |
Item (Model#) |
Av MIN PRICE ($) |
Av MAX PRICE ($) |
| RHEEM 400L (491400) ^^ |
1845 | 2545 | |
| VULCAN 400L (661400) ^^ |
1595 | 2295 | |
| THERMANN 400L (400THMB136) ^^ |
1575 | 2275 |
| H (mm) |
DIAM (mm) |
| 1840 | 690 |
| 1840 | 690 |
| 1705 | 705 |
| CYLINDER | LABOUR ON CYLINDER |
PARTS & LABOUR |
| 12* | 1* | 1* |
| 10* | 1* | 1* |
| 9* | 1* | 1* |
NOTE: Rheem ranked 1st, Vulcan 2nd & Thermann 3rd (in our rankings based on quality, durability, reliability, warranty, value for money). However, for information on other brands of Electric Hot Water System storage tanks, like Aquamax, Dux & Rinnai, phone us on 1800 633 920.
| Our Rank | Item (Model#) |
Av MIN PRICE ($) |
Av MAX PRICE ($) |
| WILSON A5 (A5) ** |
1195 | 1795 | |
| STIEBEL ELTRON (DHF13) ** |
1195 | 1795 | |
| STIEBEL ELTRON (DHF 15) ** |
1195 | 1795 |
| H (mm) |
W (mm) |
D (mm) |
| 285 | 185 | 115 |
| 370 | 220 | 130 |
| 370 | 220 | 130 |
| CYLINDER | LABOUR ON CYLINDER |
PARTS & LABOUR |
| 2* | 2* | 2* |
| 5* | 5* | 5* |
| 5* | 5* | 5* |
**A High-Performance Tempering Valve also needs to be installed (at an extra cost) if one does not already exist.
** These above 3-Phase Systems are suitable for straight replacements of existing 3-Phase systems.