{"product_id":"vulcan-160l-electric-s-e-3-6kw","title":"Vulcan 160L Electric Hot Water System","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVulcan 160L Electric Storage Hot Water System\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vulcan 160L Electric Storage Hot Water System is available from Hot Water Outlet as a supply-only electric hot water unit or as a supply and installation package in selected Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne service areas, where available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the supply-only option if you already have a licensed plumber and electrician arranged, or review available installation package options before checkout to confirm installation suitability, access, valve kit requirements, water pressure, electrical requirements, indoor or outdoor installation suitability and available installation timeframes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the standard Vulcan 160L electric water heater range, not the Duomax listing. The Vulcan 160L is a compact-to-medium electric storage hot water system designed for households wanting more stored hot water capacity than a 125L unit, while avoiding the larger size of 250L, 315L or 400L systems where they may not be required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout the Vulcan 160L Electric Water Heater\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vulcan 160L Electric Water Heater is a single element electric storage hot water system that stores and heats water inside a vitreous enamel lined cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 160L capacity may suit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esmall to medium-sized households\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etownhouses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eunits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esmaller homes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erental properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elike-for-like electric hot water replacements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is commonly selected where:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emoderate daily hot water demand is expected\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecompact-to-medium dimensions are preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea standard electric storage replacement is required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003econtinuous tariff electric hot water is suitable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitability depends on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehousehold usage patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eshower length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elaundry demand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eclimate conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eelectrical supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eplumbing setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einstallation space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etariff configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBuy Vulcan 160L Supply Only\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can order the Vulcan 160L supply only from Hot Water Outlet if you already have a licensed plumber and electrician arranged for installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe listed product price is for the unit only unless an installation package is selected separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation, electrical work, valve kits, old system removal, disposal, pipework changes, pressure control, drainage, safe trays, base preparation and compliance upgrades are not included unless separately quoted or selected as part of an available installation package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon search terms related to this model include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVulcan 160L electric water heater price\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVulcan 160L electric hot water system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVulcan 681160G7 electric water heater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e160L electric storage hot water system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall to medium electric hot water system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.4 kW electric storage water heater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.6 kW electric storage water heater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVulcan 160L supply only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVulcan 160L installed Brisbane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVulcan 160L installed Gold Coast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVulcan 160L installed Sydney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVulcan 160L installed Melbourne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVulcan 160L Supplied and Installed\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vulcan 160L Electric Storage Hot Water System may be available with supply and installation packages in selected Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne service areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstalled-from pricing is based on a standard installation setup together with the selected product. Final installation pricing can vary depending on site conditions, electrical requirements, plumbing configuration and selected add-ons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional costs may apply for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValve kit replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld hot water system removal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisposal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrical upgrades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCircuit or isolator changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePipework alterations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater pressure control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase or tray requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestricted access\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoor drainage requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoor weather exposure requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelocation of the hot water system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-compliant existing installations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery access or lifting requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation suitability should be checked before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVulcan 160L Installation in Brisbane\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot Water Outlet can assist Brisbane customers wanting the Vulcan 160L as either a supply-only electric hot water system or a supplied and installed package where available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model may suit Brisbane:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eunits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etownhouses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esmaller family homes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erental properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ereplacement electric hot water installations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may particularly suit homes where:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea 125L system no longer provides enough hot water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea compact-to-medium cylinder size is preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003econtinuous tariff electric hot water is already installed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore installation, drainage, electrical supply, valve condition, access, weather exposure and compliance requirements should be checked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVulcan 160L Installation in Gold Coast\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Coast homeowners, landlords, renovators and property managers can order the Vulcan 160L through Hot Water Outlet for supply only or supply and installation where available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vulcan 160L may suit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eapartments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etownhouses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esmaller homes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einvestment properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emoderate hot water demand households\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal installation suitability depends on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eplumbing condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eelectrical supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eaccess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einstallation space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewater pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edrainage requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhether additional labour or materials are required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVulcan 160L Installation in Sydney\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected Sydney customers can order the Vulcan 160L through Hot Water Outlet as either a supply-only electric hot water unit or with installation options where available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model may suit Sydney homes wanting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea compact-to-medium electric storage system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emoderate stored hot water capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea straightforward replacement for an older electric water heater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea continuous tariff electric storage solution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore installation, apartment access, drainage, safe tray requirements, electrical supply and installation conditions should be checked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVulcan 160L Installation in Melbourne\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelbourne customers can order the Vulcan 160L from Hot Water Outlet as either a supply-only electric storage system or a supplied and installed package in selected metro areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vulcan 160L may suit Melbourne:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esmaller homes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ereplacement electric hot water installations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elaundries and utility spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eproperties wanting more capacity than a 125L system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation suitability depends on drainage, electrical supply, access, plumbing condition and installation compliance requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIs the Vulcan 160L Right for Your Home?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis system may suit you if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want a 160L electric storage hot water system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are replacing an older 160L electric water heater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour household has light to moderate hot water usage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want more stored capacity than a 125L electric system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou do not require a larger 250L electric storage system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want a vitreous enamel lined cylinder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want a standard Vulcan electric water heater rather than the Duomax range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want a system suitable for indoor or outdoor installation where compliant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have suitable access, water pressure and installation space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have suitable electrical provision or can arrange electrical work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want supply-only or supply and installation options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional work may be required if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system is being relocated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExisting valves are non-compliant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrical upgrades are required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe existing circuit does not suit the selected element size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrainage or safe tray requirements apply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater pressure control is required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePipework changes are needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccess is restricted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe old system requires removal and disposal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe installation area does not suit the tank size or service access\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA larger-capacity system may better suit household demand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKey Features of the Vulcan 160L\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e160L electric storage hot water system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard Vulcan electric water heater range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct code 681160G7 for 3.6 kW model\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVulcan also lists a 2.4 kW variant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for small to medium-sized households\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle element electric storage design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitreous enamel lined cylinder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for internal or external installation where compliant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires connection to continuous tariff\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRp 3\/4 water connections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e850 kPa ECV setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact-to-medium replacement option\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterMark approved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eQuick Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVulcan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVulcan 160L Electric Water Heater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e681160G7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric storage hot water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTank Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal or external where suitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElement Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle element\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElement Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 kW or 3.6 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTariff Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous tariff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCylinder Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitreous enamel lined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRp 3\/4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eECV Setting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e850 kPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Pressure with ECV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e680 kPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Pressure without ECV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 kPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelief Valve Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 kPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1550 mm x 480 mm x 494 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipped Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterMark Approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVitreous Enamel Lined Cylinder\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vulcan 160L uses a vitreous enamel lined cylinder designed to help protect the internal tank surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect installation, pressure control, valve selection and ongoing maintenance all contribute to long-term electric storage hot water performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater quality and installation conditions can also affect service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e160L Storage Capacity\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 160L capacity may suit smaller to medium-sized households with moderate daily hot water demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis size may suit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eunits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etownhouses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esmaller family homes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elower-demand households\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erental properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe correct system size still depends on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eshower length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eoccupant numbers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elaundry demand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eclimate conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eoutlet flow rates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edaily usage patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSingle Element Electric Heating\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vulcan 160L is a single element electric storage water heater available in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.4 kW variants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.6 kW variants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrical suitability should be checked before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrical work, circuit upgrades, isolator changes and compliance upgrades are not included unless separately arranged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eContinuous Tariff Requirement\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vulcan 160L is listed as requiring connection to continuous tariff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller and medium electric storage systems may require more regular reheating than larger off-peak systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTariff suitability should be checked before installation, particularly when replacing older systems connected to different electrical arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIndoor or Outdoor Installation\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vulcan 160L may be installed indoors or outdoors where suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoor installations may require:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esafe trays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecompliant drainage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eleak protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eservice access\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoor installations require:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esuitable weather exposure conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eplumbing access\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebase support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecompliant electrical connections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation suitability should be checked before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWater Pressure Requirements\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vulcan 160L lists:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eECV setting of 850 kPa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emaximum water supply pressure of 680 kPa with ECV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emaximum water supply pressure of 800 kPa without ECV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erelief valve pressure of 1000 kPa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressure control valves may be required depending on incoming water pressure and plumbing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValve suitability should be checked before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCompact Replacement Considerations\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vulcan 160L is smaller than many 250L, 315L and 400L electric storage systems, while still offering increased stored hot water capacity over smaller systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis may suit installations where:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003espace is limited\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emoderate storage capacity is required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eaccess is restricted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea compact-to-medium replacement is preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExisting installation locations should still be checked before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVulcan 160L vs Duomax 160L\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis page is for the standard Vulcan 160L electric water heater range, not the Duomax listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile both systems may appear similar in application and capacity, product codes, availability and installation configurations should be checked carefully before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVulcan 160L vs 125L Electric Storage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vulcan 160L provides more stored hot water capacity than a 125L electric storage system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 125L system may suit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esmaller households\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elower hot water demand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etighter installation locations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 160L model may better suit homes needing additional stored capacity without stepping up to a larger 250L system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVulcan 160L vs 250L Electric Storage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vulcan 160L is smaller than a 250L electric storage system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 250L model may better suit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elarger households\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elonger showers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehigher daily hot water demand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehomes regularly running short on hot water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 160L model may suit moderate household demand where a more compact system is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVulcan 160L vs Heat Pump Hot Water\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vulcan 160L uses an electric element to heat stored water directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heat pump hot water system instead uses heat from surrounding air to generate hot water more efficiently under suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vulcan 160L may suit customers wanting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea straightforward electric storage replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecompact-to-medium dimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elower upfront system complexity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heat pump may suit customers wanting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elower electricity consumption potential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esolar PV integration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eenergy-efficient hot water upgrades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon applications for the Vulcan 160L include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectric hot water replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e160L electric storage replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall to medium-sized households\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnits and townhouses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller family homes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRental properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvestment properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenovation projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuous tariff electric hot water systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoor installations with compliant drainage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoor installations with suitable base support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupply-only orders with licensed installers arranged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupply and installation projects in selected metro areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitability depends on household demand, plumbing condition, electrical supply, installation location, water pressure and compliance requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Order From Hot Water Outlet?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot Water Outlet makes it easier to compare and order the Vulcan 160L as either a supply-only unit or a supplied and installed electric hot water system where available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers can choose supply only if they already have licensed installers arranged, or request assistance arranging installation quotations in selected metro areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefits of ordering through Hot Water Outlet may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupply-only or supply and installation options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne service coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstalled-from pricing shown separately from product pricing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct comparison information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional installation add-ons where suitable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetro delivery availability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear separation between product and installation costs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssistance arranging licensed installation services\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan I buy the Vulcan 160L supply only?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Vulcan 160L can be ordered supply only if you already have a licensed plumber and electrician arranged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs installation included in the product price?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Installation is not included unless separately quoted or selected as part of an available installation package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan the Vulcan 160L be installed in Brisbane?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupply and installation may be available in selected Brisbane service areas subject to availability and site suitability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan the Vulcan 160L be installed in Gold Coast?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Selected Gold Coast installation areas may be available depending on scheduling and installation conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan the Vulcan 160L be installed in Sydney?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupply and installation may be available in selected Sydney metro areas where suitable installation services are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan the Vulcan 160L be installed in Melbourne?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Selected Melbourne service areas may be available subject to installer availability and site suitability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat size is the Vulcan 160L?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vulcan 160L has 160L hot water delivery capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow many people is the Vulcan 160L suitable for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVulcan lists the 160L model as suitable for up to 4 people based on stated usage conditions. Actual suitability depends on usage patterns and household demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the product codes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3.6 kW model is commonly listed as 681160G7. Vulcan also lists a lower element variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs it single element or twin element?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is listed as a single element electric water heater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan it be installed indoors?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Indoor installation may be possible where drainage, plumbing and electrical requirements are suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan it be installed outdoors?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Outdoor installation may be possible where weather exposure and installation conditions are suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs it suitable for off-peak tariff?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vulcan 160L is listed as requiring continuous tariff power. Larger systems may be more suitable for off-peak operation depending on household demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the dimensions?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe listed dimensions are 1550 mm high x 480 mm wide x 494 mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it weigh?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVulcan lists the shipped weight as 56 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the ECV setting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe listed ECV setting is 850 kPa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the maximum water supply pressure?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe listed maximum water supply pressure is 680 kPa with ECV and 800 kPa without ECV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs this the Duomax 160L?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This page is for the standard Vulcan 160L electric water heater range, not the Duomax listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs it suitable for replacing an old 160L electric water heater?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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