Aquamax 200 Questions & Answers
I have an Aquamax G200N which is now 21 years old.Presume there is an equivelant updated model.Any idea what it is?
If the Aquamax 200 has been discontinued, what has replaced it and how much does the replacement cost of the replacement unit?
I’ve got a aqua max 205n and got a fairly constant drip from the pressure relief valve outlet hose. It fills up about 2-3 litres a day. Is that normal?
I’m not an expert but the valve usually doesn’t drip like that. I was told to every few months pull out the lever on the valve for about 5-10 seconds and hot water will rush out purging the valve of impurities. That may clear the leak but if not a plumber can easily screw off and replace the release valve.
I'm getting luke warm water but the water out of the pressure relief valve is boiling .
I’m not an expert but if you have boiling water coming from the relief valve pipe it doesn’t sound like the heater. Is the water from every tap Luke warm or only one mixer tap? There is usually a device between the heater and the tap that prevents very hot water scalding children and old people. I don’t know how it works but it probably mixes cold water to get the temp down to 50 degrees. That may be the problem. If it’s just one single lever mixer tap it could be the tap
My solar boosted electric hot water system was supplied and installed in 2009. Aquamax model number SE250SM36. A small pipe at the top left of one of the solar collectors started to drip water. I called the number on the sticker posted on the side of the storage and was told not to bother with repairs or replacement panels. Replace the whole system!?. Pipes inside collector panels almost certainly will have burst! If this is the case, any savings made on energy bills by investing in a solar boosted system was pointless. These things need to last longer than 10 years or at least have the capacity to be repaired or have replacement parts available. They are supposed to be manufactured in Victoria after all. One of the reasons I bought an Australian made product!!! Are replacement parts available?
What sort of lifespan is expected from an Aquamax 200? The label says manufactured in 1997, so it’s had 24 solid years - it’s still going strong, but should we expect many more years from it? I’m asking because am wondering whether to replace with a heat pump system subsidised under the current Vic government scheme.
Hi have Aquamax how water unit in my property that looks old. It was in the house i moved in 5 yr ago. I feel that i need service but can’t find what model is it. Nothing written around the unit. Any way to find out?
Hi I have an Aquamax too. You can find the model badge if you open the lid and look at the top right hand corner where there is a badge with the model number. I just found out sometime last month myself. Hope you find yours.
We have an electric aquamax 250 litre which is 13 years old. Approx 8 weeks ago no hot water. Electrician came replaced the thermostat checked element was okay. 6 weeks later again no hot water, Electrician replaced element and put in a different brand. Got hot water for one day and now again not heating. Plumber has checked and said unit in good order doesn't need replacing. Not sure what to do now????
If unit is not leaking and thermostat and element have been changed, call the electrician back as either the heating element or thermostat has failed and will be under warranty.
Okay thanks
Only get 18 MV after replacing the thermocouple tested in workshop and got 40mv with map gas I can only assume pilot flame is poor, I checked the pilot tube and nozzle and it was clear, but pilot flame still appeared low could it be a regulator issue can the pilot pressure be increased or do I need to replace the regulator ? Hope someone can advise Regards
can i use LPG gas in a new aquamax 200
Pilot light stays on. Gas burner ring starts up okay but coughs and spits and then usually goes out. When this happens I can still hear gas coming out of the jet.
We have an Aquamax 340, a good 10 years old. Has been great, but pilot light started going out. Plumber replaced both Thermocouple and thermostat, ok for a while, but problem has started up again. Plumber returned and couldn't figure out the problem. He said it all seemed fine. What else could it be ?
sounds like u could have sum visitors livin in the firebox the only thing I could suggest is pul the door off an see if u can see any little bodies etc in there an give it a vackume out if u can having owned 2 aquamax machines for more than 25 - 30 years thats 1 thing i have had in me brain 4 years if it lives near gardains or lawn its amazing how many little criters seem 2 make it home aye anyhow best a british aye
Thank You fredlet02. Checked and even took some pics with iPhone. Can't see anything.
Only get about 20 sec of hot water. I replaced pressure releif valve. Any ideas?
No Im sorry I have no idea. You may have to contact the manufacturer.
Rang a local plumber. He didn't want to come out so he told me how to fix it myself. Would have been an easy earner for him but he was more than happy to help me. All fixed. Took me about 15 mins
We have just started getting a lower temperature hot water from our Aquamax 205 which is prob 15+ years old. Have released the valve and turned the thermostat right up. Any ideas anyone?
How many litres per minute of hot water does it use
The heater is a mains pressure unit so the hot water comes out at a similar rate and pressure as it would out of your cold tap. The tank holds around 400 litres of preheated hot water which will last for many showers. I don't know how long the tank would take to reheat from cold because we have never run it out of hot water and we had three teenage boys who tried very hard to set showering records. .
my aqua max 200 has always been a great appliance but lately it has been making a banging noise . when I took the front panel off I noticed the gas had been igniting at the top of the burner just below the gas control valve. could this be a faulty valve or is it the burner?
Sorry, I don’t know. I’m overseas at the moment and can’t look at my heater to understand where the flame you mention is happening. Could it just be the pilot light (a small flame always burning used to ignite the main burner) you are looking at. Most banging noises in plumbing come from “water hammer” pressure in pipes and are caused when the taps are turned on and off quickly. Washing machines turning on and off during the cycle are a common cause. It can be annoying but hard to track down.
I have a aqua max not sure model but is only used when I visit the house every holiday but I haven’t been here for six months I turn the main gas supply off before I leave six months ago I had an issue but it was the regulator in my main gas unit. Now I have arrived home the gas people have checked my main unit and there is no issues but I never saw the distributor as I was unfortunately not home at the time. I have tried lighting it but it’s seems not to do anything or make any noise I have had my mate look at it he can’t light it either help
I’m no expert but I do know from experience that if the gas supply tap is not switched off and the tap going into the heater is not switched off then if you follow the lighting instructions printed inside the detachable cover on the heater precisely then it should light. You have to hold down the button for as long as it says and flick the other piezoelectric ignition thing several times. Once you hear the whoosh of it lighting continue to hold that button down as long as it says.
Have done it many time it’s a205 I think I tried it again this morning but I’m visiting family so can’t work with it i brought up a YouTube about it and told me to wait five mins for gas to go out then turn to ignition then hold down and press the ignition for 40 secs then hold that button down for 30 seconds then turn the job to the flame symbol
not a problem I have ever had the only thing about them is generally leave well & good alone the only other thing I have never tuned it off at all other than once a year or so even on holidays etc cos I could only ever go away for more than a cupple a weeks long an short never had any probs but I have got it in me brain turn off an give it a good clean out internally at least once year an it says righto daddy ile go a ok ???
Our Aquamax 205 was gushing from the pressure relief valve. Replaced that now there's hot water in the tank but the pilot light won't stay lit and we get a max 20 seconds of hot water inside before it runs cold. Any help out there please?
get hold of a vacuem cleaner that can be used outside unfit the cover down the bottem & if u got a torch that can see in there with see if u can give it a plurry good spring clean internaly then try lighting her up again u may be lucky long an short that burning box dous seem 2 collect a lotta dust and other bis of junk long an short its sumthin I have got me head arund 4 20 years or more
Hi I have an aquamax 200 it's an older unit it's started to drip water at the bottom and the pilot light will not relight is there anything I can do or is the hot water system done for thanks
Before you write it off check for water leaking from any pipework above the tank including the relief valve. It may be possible that the water is tracking down from a leak above. I believe the tank is stainless steel as i have the same unit which is now some 19 years old (working very well) and they do not fracture so easily.(If the tank is fractured, replacement is the only option) If any pipe work above is leaking you should be able to fix this with some thread tape & correct tools yourself, providing you have the skills.... A Disclaimer, I am not a licensed plumber of any trade, but i am a mechanical tradesmen fitter of over 35 years.
Hi, trying to find Owner’s Guide and Installation Instructions for Aquamax 200. Wasted over 2 hours - nothing((( Does anyone have a web link to manual? Thanks in advance.
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