Solar water heaters work by absorbing energy from the sun’s rays in roof mounted solar collectors and transferring it to the water stored in the ground mounted storage tank. Ground mounted systems employ inbuilt pumps to push the fluid through the system. The split design of the system reduces the roof’s structural load, as only the low profile solar collectors are installed on the roof.

Which system you choose will depend on where in Australia you live, which way your home faces and even the pitch of your roof. So it’s important to talk to your local Rheem Solar Specialist about the Rheem solar water heater that is ideal for you. And, your local Rheem Solar Specialist has all the latest information on the currently available Solar Incentives – ask them how much you can claim.

Loline Solar Ready Electric Water Heater - 250 & 315L VE & 315L SS

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Rheem’s electric Solar Ready water heater is designed for your regular and emergency water replacement needs. This smart electric water heater has solar water connections which are connected when upgraded to a solar water heater. The addition of a unique electronic solar controller and the solar collectors then upgrades the water heater from electric to solar. This future proofs your investment.
 
  • Suitable for standard or emergency replacement of your old electric water heater
  • Fast, easy like-for-like replacement of an equivalent size electric water heater
  • Available in Stainless Steel (315L) and Vitreous Enamel lined (250L & 315L) models, built for the tough
  • Australian conditions
  • Thicker anode in Vitreous Enamel lined models for added protection
  • Suitable for outdoor or indoor installation
  • Designed to operate as a single element (3.6kW) electric water heater
  • Mains pressure water delivery for water that comes on steady, hot and strong
  • Built-in solar circuit inlet and outlet connections for an upgrade to solar
  • Upgrade to solar hot water system by adding solar collectors and solar controller – when you are ready
  • Developed and manufactured by Rheem Australia

Note: Stainless steel water heaters are not recommended for WA

 

*The warranty periods apply to installations in a single-family domestic dwelling only. For further details, please refer to the Owner’s Guide (click here - VE or here - SS ).  For further details, call Rheem Australia on 131 031.

Tank: Stainless Steel & VE cylinder option

Climatic: Frost & Non-Frost

Capacity: 315lt in SS and 250L & 315L in VE

Warranty: 10 year Cylinder*

 

ELECTRIC (SOLAR READY) WATER HEATER      
    SS Electric VE Electric
Model    5AM315 51M250 51M315
Delivery Capacity litres 315 250 315
Element Rating kW 3.6 3.6 3.6
People Per Household    Up to 4 Up to 3 Up to 4
Dimensions & Specifications        
TPR Valve Setting kPa 1000 1000 1000
Expansion Control Valve (ECV) Setting kPa 850 850 850
Max. Water Supply Pressure        
with ECV kPa 680 680 680
without ECV kPa 800 800 800
Water Connections   Rp 3/4 Rp 3/4 Rp 3/4
Tank Height (A) mm 1760 1390 1640
Tank Width (B) mm 631 640 640
Tank Depth (C) mm 671 680 680
Tank Weight – Empty kg 54 84 94
Tank Weight – Full kg 380 354 419

 

Loline Frost Element Solar Hot Water Systems - 315L SS and 250L & 315L VE

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Rheem’s electric Solar Ready water heater can be easily upgraded to a enhanced frost protected solar hot water system or installed as a complete solar hot water system from day one.
  • Simple upgrade to solar by installing slimline collectors to the roof and unique smart connect solar controller on the tank. Easy connections to the solar fittings provided
  • As a solar water heater, it has a 3.6kW mid tank electric booster element and a 1.0kW bottom frost element for enhanced frost protection
  • Enhanced frost protection – recirculating freeze protection utilising an electronically controlled back-up frost element for cold weather conditions
  • Incorporates automatic electronic controls
  • Can be installed up to 600 metres altitude
  • Range of collector options to suit different climate zones
  • Energy Efficient - may save up to 65% in hot water heating energy consumption as compared to electric water heater
  • Booster – choice of electric element or 6-Star gas boost for back up to provide hot water in any weather conditions
  • Range of collector options to suit different climate zones. High performance selective surface collectors available in Zones 3 and 4
  • Eligible for STCs
  • 10 year cylinder warranty and 10 year collector warranty
  • Australian designed and developed with the tank and solar controller manufactured in Australia

 

*The warranty periods apply to installations in a single-family domestic dwelling only. For further details, please refer to the Owner’s Guide (Click here - VE or here - SS). Without limiting the above periods, a 5-year whole-of-product warranty applies where a rebate has been received under Solar Victoria’s Solar Homes Program for installations from 1 July 2023. For further details, call Rheem Australia on 131 031.

Tank: Stainless Steel & VE

Climatic: Frost & Non-Frost

Capacity: 250L & 315L in VE and 315L in SS

Warranty: 10 year Cylinder and 5 year Collector*

BOOSTER OPTIONS

To ensure you have hot water all year round a Rheem Loline® Solar Ready Stainless Steel or Vitreous Enamel water heater is available with either in-tank electric boosting or 6-Star 26L/ min. continuous flow gas boosting. Boosting is a back-up feature that provides hot water at times of low solar energy gain, such as during very cloudy or rainy weather, or during the colder months or periods of increased hot water demand.

RHEEM LOLINE STAINLESS STEEL SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM  
    Electric Gas
    5AM315S/2NPT 5AM315S/2NPT-G
Systems   5AM315S/3NPT 5AM315S/3NPT-G
    5AM315S/2CS07 5AM315S/2CS07-G
Storage Capacity litres 325
Boost Capacity litres 160 26L/min
Booster Rating / Input   3.6 kW 199 MJ/h
Frost Element Rating watts 1030 1030
Solar Collectors   2 or 3 x NPT200 or
    2 or 3 x CSA2007
People Per Household   2 to 4 2 to 6
Dimensions & Specifications      
Minimum Water Supply Pressure kPa 200
Tank Height (A) mm 1760
Tank Width (B) mm 631
Tank Depth (C) mm 671
Tank Weight – Empty kg 54
Tank Weight – Full kg 380
Weight Full – 2 x Collectors kg 80
                         - 3 x Collectors kg 120
Installation Area - 2 x Collectors m 2.3 x 2
                                   - 3 x Collectors m 3.4 x 2
 RHEEM LOLINE VITREOUS ENAMEL SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM  
    Electric  -250L Gas - 250L Electric -315L Gas -315L
    51M250S/2NPT 51M250S/2NPT-G 51M315S/2NPT 51M315S/2NPT-G
Systems   51M250S/3NPT 51M250S/3NPT-G 51M315S/3NPT 51M315S/3NPT-G
    51M250S/2CS07 51M250S/2CS07-G 51M315S/2CS07 51M315S/2CS07-G
Storage Capacity litres 270 325
Boost Capacity litres 140 26L/min 170 26L/min
Booster Rating / Input   3.6 kW 199 MJ/h 3.6 kW 199 MJ/h
Frost Element Rating watts 1030 1030 1030 1030
Solar Collectors   2 or 3 x NPT200 or 2 or 3 x NPT200 or
    2 x CSA2007 2 x CSA2007
People Per Household   1 to 3 2 to 5 2 to 4 2 to 6
Dimensions & Specifications        
Minimum Water Supply Pressure kPa 200 200
Tank Height (A) mm 1395 1640
Tank Width (B) mm 640 640
Tank Depth (C) mm 680 680
Overall Width (D) mm 765 765
Tank Weight – Empty kg 84 94
Tank Weight – Full kg 354 419
Weight Full – 2 x Collectors kg 80 80
                   - 3 x Collectors kg 120 120
Installation Area - 2 x Collectors m 2.3 x 2 2.3 x 2
                           - 3 x Collectors m 3.4 x 2 3.4 x 2

 

Premier Loline Series

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Specifically designed for environments prone to frost, the Rheem Premier® Loline incorporates Drain Back heat exchange technology to maximise solar gain and protect against all weather extremes. The Premier Loline replaces water in the collectors with a special heat exchange fluid with anti-freeze properties. The design is both safe and efficient, as fluid drains out of the collectors to prevent freezing and heat loss in cold conditions, and overheating in hot climates.

 

*The warranty periods apply to installations in a single-family domestic dwelling only. For further details, please refer to the Owner’s Guide (click here).

For 591270 electric boost system only:

Without limiting the above periods, a 5-year whole-of-product warranty applies where a rebate has been received under Solar Victoria’s Solar Homes Program for installations from 1 July 2023. For further details, call Rheem Australia on 131 031.

  • Tank: Vitreous Enamel
  • Warranty: 5 years*
  • Climatic: Frost protection
  • Capacity: 270lt
  • Gas Booster Available
  Unit 591270/2SP
591270/2CS07
591270/3SP
591270/3CS07
Storage Capacity litres 270 270
SoIar Collectors   2 3
Booster Type   Electric Electric
Boost Capacity litres 125 125
People Per Household   1-3 2-4
Dimensions & Specifications
Height (A) mm 1775 1775
Width (B) mm 650 650
Depth (C) mm 682 682
Cold In (D) mm 377 377
Hot Out (E) mm 1078 1078
Weight Empty – Tank kg 146 146
Weight Full – Tank kg 416 416
Weight Empty – Solar Collectors kg 100 150
Weight Full – Solar Collectors kg 108 162

 

Loline Series

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Rheem Loline® Solar water heaters use roof mounted solar collectors to absorb heat energy from the sun, which is transferred to water stored in the tank at ground level. These efficient collectors help reduce the production of greenhouse gas emissions. And, to ensure you have hot water all year round, Rheem Loline® Solar water heaters can be electric or gas boosted, with automatic electronic controls.

If you need an emergency replacement, you can run this water heater on its electric boost until your collectors are installed.

 

*The warranty periods above apply to installations in a single-family domestic dwelling only. For further details, please refer to the Owner’s Guide (click here). Without limiting the above periods, a 5-year whole-of-product warranty applies where a rebate has been received under Solar Victoria’s Solar Homes Program for installations from 1 July 2023. For further details, call Rheem Australia on 131 031.

  • Tank: Vitreous Enamel
  • Warranty: 5 years*
  • Climatic: Non-Frost
  • Capacity: 270lt, 325lt and 410lt
  Unit 511271/2NPT
511271/2LCS*
511325/2NPT
511325/2LCS*
511410/3NPT
511410/3LCS*
Storage Capacity litres 270 325 410
SoIar Collectors   2 2 3
Booster Type   Electric Electric Electric
Boost Capacity litres 140 170 220
People Per Household   1-3 2-4 3-6
Dimensions & Specifications
Height (A) mm 1395 1640 1840
Width (B) mm 640 640 690
Depth (C) mm 680 680 730
Cold In (D) mm 73 73 81
Hot Out (E) mm 1117 1357 1519
Weight Empty – Tank kg 71 87 111
Weight Full – Tank kg 341 412 521
Weight Empty – Solar Collectors kg 78 78 117
Weight Full – Solar Collectors kg 82 82 123

*LCS Collectors are only available for installation in zones 3 & 4.