Saxon Hot Water System Replacement
Saxon hot water systems are no longer manufactured, but thousands of older
Saxon units remain installed throughout Brisbane, the Gold Coast and South
East Queensland. JR Gas & Water helps homeowners identify the old Saxon
system and choose the closest practical modern replacement.
Saxon was an Australian hot water manufacturer with strong Queensland
roots, and older homes can still contain Saxon Copperflow, TrueFlow,
Superflow heat pump and solar hot water systems. Because new Saxon units
are no longer available, the important question is now what should replace
the existing system.
JR's current Saxon collection therefore contains modern replacement
options rather than newly manufactured Saxon products. These include
electric storage, heat pump and solar replacement pathways matched to
common old Saxon sizes and configurations.
Saxon Discontinued
New Saxon hot water systems are no longer manufactured.
Copperflow
One of the most common older Saxon systems still found in Queensland.
Modern Replacements
Electric, heat pump and solar replacement pathways are available.
Live Replacement Pricing
Current Saxon replacement options start from
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How Much Does a Saxon Hot Water Replacement Cost?
Because Saxon hot water systems are no longer manufactured, there is no
current new-Saxon price. The useful comparison is the price of a modern
replacement suited to the old Saxon system.
The figures below are pulled directly from JR Gas & Water's live Saxon
replacement collection and update automatically as current replacement
product pricing changes.
Current Saxon Replacement Prices
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This is the current advertised starting-price range across available
replacement products listed within JR's Saxon collection.
The lowest-priced currently available replacement option is the
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Replacement pricing varies according to the new system selected,
installation requirements and whether the property stays with electric
storage or changes to another technology.
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Existing Saxon
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Current replacement direction
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Current JR starting price
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Saxon 140L · Tight Space
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AquaMAX Squat 160L Electric
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Saxon 140L
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Rheem 160L Electric
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Saxon 180L
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Rheem 250L Electric
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Saxon 240L
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Rheem 315L Electric
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Saxon 400L Heat Pump
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Rheem AmbiPower 280L Heat Pump
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Saxon 400L Solar
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Envirosun AS315/40 Solar
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These are replacement prices, not Saxon product prices.
The original Saxon brand is discontinued. The correct replacement depends
on the old Saxon model, available installation space, household demand and
whether the customer wants to remain with the same hot water technology.
Are Saxon Hot Water Systems Still Made?
No. Saxon Hot Water Systems ceased manufacturing after the business went
into liquidation in 2011. This means homeowners cannot purchase a newly
manufactured equivalent of an old Saxon Copperflow, TrueFlow, Superflow or
Saxon solar system.
Many Saxon systems lasted a long time, which is why they are still regularly
found in older Queensland homes. However, the remaining installed systems
are now legacy equipment, and age increasingly affects the economics of
repair versus replacement.
Saxon Copperflow Hot Water Systems
Saxon Copperflow was one of the brand's best-known product families. Rather
than using a conventional storage cylinder arrangement, Copperflow systems
used a copper heat-exchange design.
Common Saxon Copperflow capacities included systems around 90L, 140L,
180L, 280L and other sizes depending on the generation. Older homes may
therefore have physical dimensions and pipe layouts that do not match a
modern conventional electric storage cylinder exactly.
That makes installation space particularly important when replacing a Saxon.
In tight locations, a squat or differently proportioned modern tank can
sometimes be a better replacement than simply selecting the closest litre
capacity.
Best Replacement for an Old Saxon Hot Water System
The best Saxon replacement depends on the old model, the amount of hot water
the household now uses and how much space is available. JR uses the existing
Saxon size as a starting point rather than assuming the new system must match
it litre-for-litre.
Old Saxon 140L
Tight-Space Replacement
Where height or access is restricted, an AquaMAX Squat 160L can provide
a practical modern electric replacement with proportions suited to
tighter locations.
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Old Saxon 140L
Standard Electric Replacement
A modern 160L electric storage system can provide a practical
replacement where the existing location has enough space and household
demand remains relatively modest.
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Old Saxon 180L
Modern 250L Electric
JR commonly maps an older Saxon 180L toward a modern 250L electric
system, providing additional usable stored hot water for many household
replacement scenarios.
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Old Saxon 240L
Modern 315L Electric
Larger old Saxon electric systems can often be replaced with a 315L
modern storage system where the household still requires substantial
daily hot water capacity.
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Old Saxon Superflow / Heat Pump
Modern Heat Pump Replacement
An older Saxon heat pump does not need to be replaced with electric
storage. A modern family-sized heat pump can retain the energy-efficiency
pathway while using current technology and support.
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Old Saxon Solar
Modern Solar Replacement
Homes replacing an old Saxon solar system can stay with solar where the
roof and installation remain suitable, or compare heat pump technology
if avoiding future roof-mounted equipment is preferred.
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Replacing a Saxon Superflow Heat Pump
Saxon also manufactured heat pump systems, including the Superflow family.
These systems used technology and system layouts that differ significantly
from today's mainstream all-in-one and split heat pumps.
If an old Saxon heat pump fails, replacing it with another modern heat pump
can often be a better long-term comparison than reverting immediately to
conventional electric storage.
Modern heat pumps can provide lower electricity consumption for water
heating while offering current spare-parts availability, warranty support
and newer controls.
Replacing a Saxon Solar Hot Water System
Saxon also produced solar hot water products, including systems marketed
under names such as SolarStar. These are now legacy systems and replacement
normally means moving to a current solar brand or changing to another hot
water technology.
A modern solar replacement may make sense where the roof, collectors'
position and household demand remain suitable. Alternatively, a heat pump
provides a ground-level efficiency upgrade without requiring new
roof-mounted solar collectors.
What Size Should Replace My Saxon Hot Water System?
Do not assume that an old Saxon 140L needs another 140L tank or that an old
Saxon 180L should be replaced by the closest modern capacity. Different
system designs can provide different amounts of usable hot water.
JR's sizing method estimates approximately 40 litres per person per day for
light usage, 50 litres for average usage and 65 litres for higher usage
before selecting an appropriate modern storage capacity.
Household size, shower habits, baths, tariff arrangements, heat-pump
recovery and peak-use periods should all be considered before selecting the
replacement.
The old Saxon label is a starting point, not the answer.
Many Saxon systems were installed years or decades ago. The number of people
living in the property and the household's hot water use may now be very
different.
Should I Repair or Replace My Saxon Hot Water System?
Some Saxon systems can still be repaired where the fault is limited to a
replaceable component and suitable parts are available. However, the age of
the remaining Saxon fleet means replacement becomes increasingly relevant.
Common older-system problems can include relief valves, thermostats,
elements, pipework leaks, copper-coil leaks and deterioration of the
cylinder or associated components.
If the tank or heat exchanger itself is leaking, or the system requires
significant work relative to its age and remaining life, replacing it with a
current supported product can be the more practical long-term pathway.
Saxon Hot Water Replacement Brisbane & Gold Coast
JR Gas & Water replaces old Saxon hot water systems throughout Brisbane,
the Gold Coast and eligible South East Queensland service areas.
Replacing a Saxon can require more thought than changing a current standard
tank because older Copperflow and other legacy systems can have unusual
dimensions, connections and pipe arrangements.
JR can assess the existing Saxon, household demand and available
installation space before selecting a modern electric, heat pump or solar
replacement.
Saxon Hot Water System FAQs
Can you still buy a new Saxon hot water system?
No. Saxon hot water systems are no longer manufactured. The business
ceased manufacturing after going into liquidation in 2011, so current
Saxon searches are mainly about repairing an older system or choosing
a modern replacement.
How much does it cost to replace a Saxon hot water system?
Current replacement options in JR Gas & Water's Saxon collection range
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based on the advertised starting prices of currently available
replacement products.
The lowest-priced currently available option is the
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How much does it cost to replace a Saxon 140L?
JR currently lists a standard modern electric replacement pathway for
an old Saxon 140L from
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Where space is restricted, a squat replacement may be more suitable
and can have different pricing.
How much does it cost to replace a Saxon 180L?
JR's current mapped electric replacement pathway for an older Saxon
180L starts from
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How much does it cost to replace a Saxon 240L?
JR's current mapped replacement pathway for an older Saxon 240L starts
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Who made Saxon hot water systems?
Saxon was an Australian hot water manufacturer historically associated
with Peter Sachs Industries and Saxon Sales, with operations based in
Queensland.
When did Saxon stop making hot water systems?
Saxon Hot Water Systems went into liquidation in 2011 and new Saxon
hot water systems are no longer manufactured.
What is a Saxon Copperflow?
Saxon Copperflow was a mains-pressure heat-exchange hot water design
using copper components rather than the same conventional tank
arrangement used by many current electric storage systems.
What should replace a Saxon 140L?
A modern 160L-class electric system can be a practical starting point
for many old Saxon 140L installations. Where height or space is
restricted, a squat-format tank may be better suited.
What should replace a Saxon 180L?
JR commonly uses a modern 250L electric storage system as a replacement
pathway for older Saxon 180L systems where household demand and
installation space support the larger tank.
What should replace a Saxon 240L?
A modern 315L electric storage system can be a suitable replacement
pathway for many larger Saxon systems, but the household should still
be resized rather than automatically matching the old installation.
Can I replace a Saxon with another brand?
Yes. Because Saxon systems are no longer manufactured, replacement
normally means selecting another current brand. Rheem, AquaMAX and
other current hot water systems can be used where their capacity,
dimensions and installation requirements suit the property.
Can I replace my Saxon electric system with a heat pump?
Yes, where the installation conditions are suitable. Moving from an
older Saxon electric system to a modern heat pump can reduce
electricity used for hot water, but airflow, drainage, electrical
supply and installation space need to be checked.
Can a Saxon Superflow heat pump be replaced with a modern heat pump?
Yes. A current heat pump can provide a practical replacement for an
ageing Saxon Superflow, although the new system may have a different
capacity and physical layout.
Can an old Saxon solar system be replaced?
Yes. An old Saxon solar system can be replaced with a current solar
hot water system where the property remains suitable, or the homeowner
can compare alternatives such as heat pump hot water.
Is it worth repairing an old Saxon hot water system?
It depends on the fault and the overall condition of the system.
Replaceable valves, thermostats or electrical components may justify
repair, while leaks from the tank or heat exchanger and major
age-related deterioration can make replacement the more practical
long-term option.
Are parts still available for Saxon hot water systems?
Some service businesses still carry common Saxon replacement and
retrofit parts, but availability varies because Saxon systems have
been discontinued for many years.
Can JR replace Saxon hot water systems in Brisbane?
Yes. JR Gas & Water replaces ageing Saxon hot water systems throughout
its Brisbane service area and can help select a modern electric, heat
pump or solar replacement.
Can JR replace Saxon hot water systems on the Gold Coast?
Yes. JR provides Saxon replacement services throughout its Gold Coast
service area, subject to the selected replacement and installation
requirements.
Can I get a quote before replacing my Saxon?
Yes. Older Saxon systems can have unusual dimensions or installation
arrangements, so if the replacement is unclear you can
request an onsite or written quote
before selecting the new system.
Replace Your Old Saxon Hot Water System
Saxon systems are no longer manufactured, but there are modern replacement
options for old Copperflow, electric, heat pump and solar installations.
Compare the current replacement products and live JR pricing above, or have
JR help identify the right replacement for your existing Saxon.
