Chromagen Hot Water Systems

Chromagen solar water heaters use the sun’s unlimited FREE energy to provide up to 80 - 90% of your hot water.

When these savings are combined with either State rebates, or the Federal Government initiated Renewable Energy Certificates Scheme, a Chromagen solar hot water system is the obvious economical choice.

Hot Water Tanks

Chromagen's selection of hot water tanks are technologically advanced for maximum efficiency, durability and safety. They come in 200 and 300 litres ensuring a plentiful supply of piping hot waterfor the whole family. Horizontal on-roof locations or vertical ground-mounted solutions are available to satisfy your particular needs and conditions.

1. Sacrificial Anode
For superior protection against corrosion.

2. Built-In Thermostat
For convenience and safety.

3. External Coating
The extremely durable baked polyester outercasing is designed to withstand the harshest of conditions. It’s as tough as the outside of your house.

4. Polyurethane Insulation
Maximises heat retention and minimises heatloss for superior efficiency.

5. Storage Tank
Chromagen tanks are manufactured with ahigh quality Vitreous Enamel lining which protects the high strength steel from corrosion and enables the tank to withstand Mains pressure and high temperature.

6. Internal Glass-Enamel Coating
Protects against corrosion.

7. Energy Efficient Electric Element
An alternative source of energy for cloudy days ensures consistent supply of hot water 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. LPG and Natural Gas boosters are also available.

Hot Water Tanks Specifications

Collectors

In satisfying the most rigid requirements of European markets, where the sun is not as strong as in Australia, there are simply no better collectors available than Chromagen’s highly efficient solar panels. We offer the most advanced technology and superior design ensuring maximum sun absorption and efficiency that outperforms other collectors. Quality materials and unique manufacturing techniques ensure a durable product that will pay for itself many times over.

Our wide range of solar collectors allows tailored cost-effective hot water solutions for a wide variety of locations and climatic conditions. From Tasmania to the Top End, we’ve got Australia covered. The aesthetic designs, engineered for strength and optimal performance, ensure maximum benefits from the Chromagen system of your choice.

Collector Specifications

Thermosiphon Systems

Thermosiphon systems call on Mother Natureto circulate water through the solar collectors to the storage tank using the thermosiphon principle that hot water rises naturally, hence eliminating theneed for circulating pumps or other moving parts. Chromagen's thermosiphon systems are the most straight forward, economically viable and energy efficient designs available. A gas or electric backup booster provides energy during cloudy weather, so you can have plenty of hot water when you need it.

The thermosiphon system includes:

• Solar collector(s) of your choice
• Storage tank sized to suit your requirements
• Connecting Kit

Tank sizes vary from 200 to 300 litres so there’s a size to suit your particular needs. Depending on your location and climate you may choose an Open-Loop or Closed-Loop system.

Open-Loop System - Suitable for warm climates

In Open-Loop Systems the water circulates through the solar collectors and is heated directly by the sun. These systems are suitable for climates that are mostly frost-free and have good water quality.

Closed-Loop System - Suitable for cooler climates

Closed loop systems utilise a heat exchanger to heat the water indirectly with the sun. They are particularly useful in frost prone areas and areas with poor water quality.

Forced Circulation Systems
Sometimes known as pumped, split or forced circulation, these systems typically have the storage tank separated from the solar collectors, with the tank located at ground level and the collectors on the roof.

Individual homes
A pump and control unit are utilised to ensure correct water circulation. This allows the collectors to be situated away from the tank. For example, the tank may be situated in a basement while the collectors remain on the roof.

Unlike uncontrolled thermosiphon systems, there is no chance of wasting water from overheating because the solar controller automatically stops the water circulating once the storage tank is full of hot water. It also has inbuilt frost protection for marginal frost areas.

Freezing and hard water protection
Although Chromagen open loop systems haveinbuilt freeze protection for marginal frost areas, in locations where severe frosts or snow can occur, or where hard water supplies are prevalent, a Chromagen closed loop model should be installed. In this unique design, the solar collector panels are connected to a highly efficient heat exchanger inside the storage tank. The closed loop is filled with aspecial heat transfer fluid that won’t freeze and only the highly durable tank is exposed to the hard water supply.

Apartment houses
Chromagen has developed a unique solution for apartment houses to ensure hot water around the clock. Each apartment hasan individual tank with all the tanks connected to a central collector cluster. A pump ensures continuous water circulation of hot water to each apartment.

Eternity G20 and G26 Gas Booster

Eternity G20

5.2 Energy Star Rating

20 Litres per minute Continuous Flow

Eternity G26

5.8 Energy Star Rating

26 Litres per minute Continuous Flow

Product Specifications

Eternity G Recess Box

Building a new home or renovating? Why not allow for an Eternity recess box to be included during construction. Fitting arecess box allows your new Eternity Series to be installed into the cavity of the wall, providing an aesthetic installation and saving valuable space.

An Eternity recess box suits all Eternity Series models to enable your new system to be installed almost flush with the wall. A standard feature is a lower cover to conceal the plumbing, gas & electrical lines going to and from the system. All recess boxes are galvanised for long life and easy painting to match the exterior of your home.