Electric hot water cylinders that can be installed outside your home to free up space for a new spacious kitchen, larger laundry, or that extra storage cupboard.
These cylinders are fitted with a cTech element, designed to follow the shape of the cylinder, eliminating cold spots and increasing heat efficiency.
High quality glass lined (vitreous enamel) electric hot water cylinders, preset to 65 °C. A range of sizes and elements to choose from.
The larger cylinders (215, 275, 340 L) can be connected to hot water heat pump systems.
Suitable for
Hard or aggressive water will need to be treated in order to use this product, please test before use.
Not suitable as a spa or pool heater.
7 years
IPX4
supplied
| Model | Element size | Code |
| 90 L | 2 kW | ME090488E20 |
| 90 L | 3 kW | ME090488E30 |
| 135 L | 2 kW | ME135488E20 |
| 135 L | 3 kW | ME135488E30 |
| 180 L | 2 kW | ME180488E20 |
| 180 L | 3 kW | ME180488E30 |
| 215 L | 3.6 kW | ME215515E36 |
| 275 L | 3.6 kW | ME275685E36 |
| 340 L | 3.6 kW | ME340685E36 |
Vitreous enamel lined inner cylinder. Sturdy corrosion resistant outer casing, and high density expanded polyurethane foam insulation.
Hot and cold water connections ¾ " (20 mm)
cTech element positioned at the bottom of the cylinder
500 kPa (approx.) all models
700 kPa (approx.) all models
The thermostat setting is between 60-75 °C. Maximum thermostat setting, in order to maintain the warranty, is 75 °C.
Rating of the TPR supplied with the cylinder is 10 kW / 850 kPa, 99 °C
| Model | Weight empty | Weight full |
| 90 L | 44 kg | 134 kg |
| 135 L | 56 kg | 191 kg |
| 180 L | 71 kg | 251 kg |
| 215 L | 83 kg | 298 kg |
| 275 L | 87 kg | 364 kg |
| 340 L | 101 kg | 441 kg |
Based on a thermostat temperature setting of 60 °C and an incoming water temperature of 15 °C
| Model | Recovery time 1 | Recovery time 2 |
| 90 L | 2 hrs 38 mins 2 kW (34.3 L/h) | 1 hr 45 mins 3 kW (51.7 L/h) |
| 135 L | 3 hrs 56 mins 2 kW (34.6 L/h) | 2 hrs 37 mins 3 kW (51.3 L/h) |
| 180 L | 5 hrs 15 mins 2 kW (34.3 L/h) | 3 hrs 30 mins 3 kW (51.4 L/h) |
| 215 L | 3 hrs 29 mins 3.6 kW (61.8 L/h) | - |
| 275 L | 4 hrs 28 mins 3.6 kW (61.7 L/h) | - |
| 340 L | 5 hrs 31 mins 3.6 kW (61.7 L/h) | - |
No cylinder wrap required. All Rinnai cylinders meet the NZ Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS).
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