Energy Tech Laboratories SS120 User Manual

Your guide to

energy smart

gas water

heaters

Further information and advice

SEDO’s Energy Smart Line (WA only)

Phone [phone]

Australian Gas Association Technical
Office

Phone [phone]

National energy rating web site

www.energyrating.gov.au

The Reach for the Stars program is a national
initiative supported by the Department of
Environment and Climate Change in New
South Wales, Sustainability Victoria, the Energy
Division of the Department for Transport,
Energy and Infrastructure South Australia, the
Sustainable Energy Development Office in
Western Australia, and the Australian
Greenhouse Office.

The information in this publication was derived from various sources,
is provided in good faith and believed to be correct when published.
Products listed in this publication are provided for the purposes of
information only and reference in this publication should not be construed
as an official endorsement by any of the government agencies participating
in the Reach for the Stars Program. This document can be made available in
alternative formats to meet the needs of people with disabilities.

Published in July 2007 by the Sustainable Energy Development Office

Printed on recycled paper

choosing

Most people consider features such as type, capacity,
looks and price when buying a gas water heater.

Lifetime running costs can easily exceed the
purchase price of a gas water heater. So, it’s
important to also check the energy efficiency and
running costs when shopping around.

All new gas water heaters are rated for energy
efficiency by the Australian Gas Association, and
most carry Energy Rating labels to help you
compare the energy efficiency of different models in
the same situation.

Quite simply, the more stars you see, the more money

you’ll save and the better it will be for our environment.

Even a one star improvement can give savings of
around 6% on running costs.

This consumer guide tells you how you can use the
gas Energy Rating labels to compare different
models of gas water heaters.

an energy smart gas water heater

Star Rating

Comparative
energy
consumption
box

Australian

Standard

Star Rating

band

Using the

Energy Rating

label

When comparing models, make sure you:

• Check the star rating

The more stars, the more energy efficient the model.

• Check the red star rating band

The further this extends across the half circle, the
more energy efficient the model.

• Check the comparative energy
consumption box

The number in the red box is the amount of gas
used by the unit over a year (in MJ). It is based on
testing to the Australian Standard listed on the
label, and a delivery of 200 litres of hot water
per day, raised by 45ºC above the cold water
temperature. The lower the number, the less it will
cost to run and the lower the environmental impact.

If you are comparing two models of the same
type and capacity which have the same star
rating, the model with the lower energy
consumption is the more energy efficient one.

If you’re about to buy a new
gas water heater:

• Compare the
star ratings!

• Ask for a Top Energy

Saver Award Winner
(TESAW) model—they are

the most energy efficient
appliances on the market!

The more stars you see, the more you’ll save

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This label is awarded to appliances that are

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For more information and to compare

appliances, refer to:

www.energyrating.gov.au