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Rheem Stellar 160L Electric Hot Water System
Compact, Durable & Efficient Hot Water for Small to Medium Households
Meet the Rheem Stellar 160L 4A1160, a premium electric hot water system manufactured in Australia by Rheem. While this model is electric, Rheem also offers gas hot water systems that are compatible with natural gas, providing energy efficiency and significant money saving benefits. Perfect for households of 2-3 people, this system is ideal for off-peak tariffs, offering long-lasting performance and energy efficiency.
With a stainless steel cylinder, compact 1615mm height, and 12-year warranty, this unit provides corrosion resistance and reliability while ensuring strong mains pressure across multiple taps.
Key Features & Benefits:
✅ Premium Stainless Steel Cylinder – Corrosion-resistant & built for longevity
✅ Compact Design (1615mm High, 495mm Wide) – Ideal for small spaces
✅ Energy Efficient – Compatible with off-peak tariffs & solar PV systems
✅ Dual Inlet & Outlet Connections – Easy & flexible installation
✅ 12-Year Cylinder Warranty – Peace of mind with a trusted brand
✅ Warranty Conditions – Ensure you understand the warranty conditions to fully benefit from the 12-year cylinder warranty.
Specifications:
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Brand: Rheem
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Model Number: 4A1160
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Capacity: 160L
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Height: 1615mm
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Width: 495mm
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Dry Weight: 37kg
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Material: Stainless Steel
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Installation: Indoor/Outdoor
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Energy Source: Electric
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Warranty: 12 Years on Cylinder
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Temperature Rise: Capable of a 45-degree Celsius temperature rise for rapid heating.
Hot Water System Performance:
The Rheem Stellar hot water system is designed to provide superior performance and efficiency. With its stainless steel cylinder, it offers a fast hour hot water recovery, making it perfect for households with multiple showers. The system’s superior energy efficiency ensures that you save money on your energy bills, while its high-quality construction guarantees a long-lasting and trouble-free hot water solution.
Construction and Durability:
The Rheem Stellar hot water system features a stainless steel cylinder that is resistant to corrosion and offers superior durability. The cylinder is also up to 40% lighter than comparable size vitreous enamel cylinders, making installation easier. The system’s stainless steel water fittings provide additional corrosion resistance and an extended product life. With its compact design, the Rheem Stellar hot water system is perfect for both internal and external installations.
Installation and Maintenance:
The Rheem Stellar hot water system is designed for easy installation and maintenance. Its compact design allows for easy installation in both internal and external locations, and its standardized connections for both power and water make it easy to connect to your household plumbing. The system comes with a 12-year cylinder warranty and a 1-year parts and labour warranty, ensuring that you have peace of mind when it comes to maintenance and service costs. With its labour warranty, you can also save money on service costs over the life of the water heater.
Price and Value:
The Rheem Stellar 160L Electric Hot Water System is a valuable investment for any household, offering superior energy efficiency and a long-lasting, trouble-free hot water solution. With a price of $1699 installed, it’s a competitive option in the market. The system’s stainless steel inner tank and water fittings provide corrosion resistance and an extended product life, reducing maintenance and service costs over time. Additionally, the system’s compact design and multiple element configurations make it an ideal choice for households with 2-3 occupants on an off-peak tariff.
Why Choose JR Gas & Water?
🏆 Award-Winning Service – 2023, 2024 & 2025 Best Plumbers & Best Home Care Store winners
💡 Expert Installation – Installed by licensed professionals for seamless setup
💲 Buy Now, Pay Later Options – Available via HUMM, ZipPay, Openpay & Afterpay
🌱 Eco-Friendly Advice – We help you maximize savings with solar PV compatibility
🔧 Reliable Local Business – Serving Brisbane & Gold Coast with quality hot water solutions
Upgrade your hot water system today with the Rheem Stellar 160L!
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Conclusion:
In conclusion, the Rheem Stellar 160L Electric Hot Water System is a perfect electric water heater for households looking for a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solution. With its stainless steel cylinder, superior energy efficiency, and long-lasting design, it’s an excellent choice for those seeking to save money on their hot water bills. The system’s ability to handle multiple showers and provide a fast hour hot water recovery makes it an ideal option for families. With a 12-year cylinder warranty and 1-year parts and labour warranty, you can have peace of mind knowing that your investment is protected. Whether you’re looking for a new hot water system or replacing an old one, the Rheem Stellar 160L Electric Hot Water System is a great choice.
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Electric Hot Water System Package Selection Guide
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Choosing the right electric hot water system package depends on your installation needs, household size, and whether additional electrical work is required. Use this guide to compare package levels and find the best fit for your home.
Selecting the right package helps streamline installation, but we understand that needs may change, and that the purchaser isn’t a plumber. We’re flexible and can make adjustments, such as upgrading to the next package as needed.
💡 Which Package is Right for You?
IMPORTANT - All online packages are for EXTERNAL installations only, for internal installations please complete our quote request form.
✅ Base – For compliant replacements of Existing EXTERNAL installations
Ideal for direct swaps where the existing system meets compliance. No extra plumbing or electrical work included.
(EXAMPLE - A Rheem 250L 491250 replacing complaint Rheem 250L 491250 not a Rheem 250L 101250)
✅ Silver – For minor upgrades
Includes pipework alterations and a valve kit but does not include electrical modifications or system disposal. Designed for those swapping a similar system and working to a tight budget.
(EXAMPLE - Swapping a 10year old Rheem 250L with a new Rinnai 315L where the existing installation is good but requires pipework alterations to adapt the new unit and new valve set for warranty)
🏆 Gold (Best Seller) – For standard installations
Covers old system removal and plumbing modifications, making it the most common choice for standard installations.
(EXAMPLE - Swapping a 20year old Dux 125L with a new Vulcan 315L, Strip all down and redo the valves, pipework, drain lines, support base and dispose of the old unit)
💰 Sapphire (Best Value) – For installations requiring electrical work
Adds electrical safety features like an isolator, safety switch, and cable extensions to ensure a compliant and safe electrical connection.
(EXAMPLE - Swapping an old heat pump with a new Everhot 400L that requires a hardwired electrical connection, then strip all down and redo the valves, pipework, drain lines, support base and dispose of the old unit)
✅ Diamond – For homes needing extensive electrical work
Provides extra plumbing and electrical modifications, including a new electrical circuit, making it ideal for homes without existing wiring for an electric system.
(EXAMPLE - Swapping an old Gas System with a new Rheem 315L that needs its own dedicated electrical circuit, type then strip all down and redo the valves, pipework, drain lines, support base and dispose of the old unit)
✅ Platinum – The ultimate package
Includes everything – system relocation, extensive plumbing and electrical upgrades, and a new electrical circuit for complete installation flexibility.
(EXAMPLE - Replacing any existing system of any type then relocating it to a new position on the house that requires the electrical/plumbing to be installed or relocated to the new installation position)
🏆 Package Comparison Guide
| Feature | Base | Silver | Gold 🏆 Best Seller | Sapphire 💰 Best Value | Diamond | Platinum |
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| Existing Unit Must be Identical Make/Model/Series as Purchase | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Form 4 (Compliance Certification) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Pipework Alterations | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Valve Kit (Required for System Operation) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Included Altered Pipework (m) | ❌ | 2m | 8m | 8m | 8m | 20m |
| 🏆 Package Comparison Guide | Base | Silver | Gold 🏆 Best Seller | Sapphire 💰 Best Value | Diamond | Platinum |
| Support Base (For Uneven or Soft Ground) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Waste & System Disposal (Old System Removal) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| System Drainlines (Prevents Flooding & Improves Longevity) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Electrical Isolator (Ensures Safe Operation & Maintenance Access) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Electrical Extension (Required for Distance to Power Source) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 🏆 Package Comparison Guide | Base | Silver | Gold 🏆 Best Seller | Sapphire 💰 Best Value | Diamond | Platinum |
| New Electrical Circuit (For Homes Without Existing Power Supply) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Safety Switch (Protects Your Home from Electrical Faults) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Included Altered Cabling (m) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | 2m | 10m | 10m |
| System Relocation (Move System to New Position) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Requires Existing Installation to be Compliant | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Whenever a product is required, we only source from trusted, warranty‑backed manufacturers:
- Valves – AVG, RMC, Rye Metal (and subsidiaries)
- Copper – Type B Kembla or Crane
- PEX Systems - Ezipex
- Insulation – eFlex or K‑Flex
- Electrical switches & timers – Hager
- Conduit – Medium Duty PVC Vinidex or GTS
- Brassware – Brasshards
- Hydraulic crimp fittings – EziPress, Viega, Kembla
- Sealants – Loxeal
Feel free to let us know if you have any other preferred brands!
IMPORTANT - All online packages are for external installations only, for internal installations please complete our quote request form.
🛠 Need Help Choosing?
Not sure which package is right for you? Contact JR Gas & Water, and we’ll help you select the best solution for your home!
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Humm – Up to 12 Months Interest-Free
Humm provides interest-free payment plans on purchases up to $30,000, perfect for both small and large buys. For items over $2,000, you can spread payments over 12 months. Humm also offers flexibility in scheduling payments based on when you get paid
Afterpay – 8 Weeks, No Interest
With Afterpay, spread the cost of purchases across four equal installments, due every two weeks, over an 8-week period. There’s no interest, and as long as payments are made on time, there are no fees. Perfect for purchases between $100 and $1,500
Plenti Finance – For Reclaim Systems Only
Plenti Finance is available exclusively for Reclaim Energy systems. This option offers tailored repayment terms with competitive interest rates, helping make eco-friendly choices more affordable. For more detailed information on Plenti’s terms and eligibility for Reclaim systems, visit the Reclaim Energy finance page
Brand - Rheem
Model Number - 4A1160
Volume - 160L
Width - 495mm
Height - 1615mm
Manufactured In - Australia
Cylinder/ Heat Exchange Material - Stainless Steel
Cylinder/Heat-Exchange Warranty - 12 Years
Noise Level - NAdBa
Dry Weight - 37kg
Energy Source - Electric
Wifi Controller Built in or Compatible - No
Built In Timer - No
LED/LCD Status Indicator - No
Coefficient of Performance (COP) -
If you're in Queensland and considering a new electric hot water system, JR Gas & Water is the company to choose. Here's why:
Experience and Expertise: JR Gas & Water has over 10 years of experience in the gas and plumbing industry. Their team of licensed and insured professionals is highly skilled and knowledgeable about all aspects of electric hot water system installation, maintenance, and repair. They can provide expert advice on the best system for your needs and ensure a smooth installation process.
Quality Products: JR Gas & Water uses only high-quality products from trusted brands to ensure your electric hot water system is reliable and efficient. They also offer a range of options to suit different budgets and requirements.
Competitive Pricing: JR Gas & Water offers competitive pricing for their electric hot water systems, ensuring that you get a great value for your investment. They also provide a detailed quote upfront, so there are no surprises or hidden costs.
Customer Service: JR Gas & Water is committed to providing excellent customer service. They are always available to answer any questions or concerns you may have and are committed to ensuring your satisfaction.
Local Business: JR Gas & Water is a locally owned and operated business in Queensland. By choosing them for your electric hot water installation, you are supporting a local business and contributing to the local economy.
Warranty and Guarantee: JR Gas & Water provides a warranty and guarantee on all their products and services, giving you peace of mind knowing that your system is covered in case of any issues.
Energy Efficiency: Electric hot water systems can be energy efficient, and JR Gas & Water can help you choose the right system for your needs. They can provide advice on energy-saving features and options, such as timers and thermostats, to help you save on your energy bills.
Safety: JR Gas & Water is committed to safety and ensuring that all installations are done to the highest safety standards. They are also familiar with local safety regulations and requirements, ensuring that your electric hot water system is installed safely and in compliance with all relevant codes.
JR Gas & Water is a reliable and experienced choice for your electric hot water system installation in Queensland. With a commitment to quality products, competitive pricing, excellent customer service, and safety, they can help you make the switch to a more efficient and cost-effective solution for your hot water needs. Contact them today to learn more about their services and how they can help you.
