The Rheem 160ltr 491160 is the workhorse of hot water systems because it can supply the demands of bathrooms for four to six people. It is suitable for heavy demands or large households with its storage capacity of 160 liters. You can’t go wrong with this unit.
It is also built like a tank, weighing 48kgs. The design specifications of the Rheem 160ltr 491160 are 1340 mm (height) and 480 mm (diameter). Manufacturer warranty is at 12 years, with parts and labour covered for a year.
The Rheem 160ltr 491160 works well with a heat pump to trim your power consumption by as much as 75%.
| Storage Capacity | 160 L |
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| Kw Rating | 3.6 Kw |
| Weight (packaged) | 60 Kgs |
| Height | 1610 mm |
| Diameter | 480 mm |
| Manufacturers Tank Warranty (Domestic) | 12 Years (1 Year Labour On Tank) |
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| Manufacturers Parts & Labour Warranty (Domestic) | 1 Year |
| Cold Relief Valve Setting | 1200 Kpa |
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| ECV Hot Reflief Valve Setting | 1400 Kpa |
| Number Of Sacrificial Anodes | 1 |
| Link to Manufacturers Product Page | https://rheem.com.au/rheem/products/Residential/Electric/Rheem-491-492-Series-Electric/Rheem-160L-Electric-Water-Heater/p/491160G4 |
| Height | 1610 mm |
| Depth | 515 mm |
| Width | 480 mm |
| Cylinder Warranty | 12 years cylinder warranty |
| Element Rating | 3.6 kW |
| Expansion Control Valve Setting | 1200 kPa |
| Features and Benefits |
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| Installation Type | Internal & External |
| Max Water Supply Pressure with ECV | Max Water Supply Pressure without ECV |
| Number of Elements | Single element |
| Owner Installation Guides | Owner Installation Guides |
| Parts Labour Warranty Domestic Use | 12 months |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 1400 kPa |
| Storage Capacity | 160L |
| Technical Drawings | Technical Drawings |
| Water Connections | Rp3/4" |
| Weight Empty | 55 kg |
| Weight Shipped | 59 kg |
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