Why not just buy one from a plumbing store?

Hi Peewee

You need to factor in costs of replacement parts and no warranty as well.  The plumber who installs it can't warranty the goods as you have supplied them - if parts etc are needed then this will be costly.  If you think long term then it might not be such a cheap deal.  Have you had a good look at say the Quantum stuff.  Not sure where in the country you live, but I'm sure if you look around it's worth paying a bit more up front to get the full warranty and peace of mind knowing that parts etc will be readily available if required. 

Thanks

Woody, I think it is well worth contacting Dave Noyer the National Sales Manager on 09 443 6354 - or dnoyer@quantumenergy.co.nz
He is very responsive to plumbers/gasfitters and is keen that practitiones are happy with their products.  Like all things recommendations are key to growing a business like this.

I would send him the photos too.  Like to hear how you get on.  We have dealt with them for about a year now - and although we haven't installed very many of their products I have watched how they operate in the market and so far have been pretty impressed with their integrity.  They are also more than willing to run information evenings at merchants or at your workshop for interested practioners.  Their warranties seem fairly genuine too.  Love to hear how you get on.

Hi - Gosh interesting about Dave - he had been with them for a long time.  I think it is taking them a bit of time to get traction in the NZ market, at least South of the Bombays anyway.  Any idea where he has gone?

Hi,
Can you clarify whether if you import a hot water heat pump and/or hot water cylinder it is possible to legally have them installed in NZ-apart from the possible spare part issues? Is this also the same for solar hot water? I am talking about importing for own use not resale.

I would suggest talking with the plumber you intend to use - alot of the "cheap" stuff that is there for import is exactly that - "cheap"

As far as I am aware we can import whatever we wish to, that is why the NZ market is flooded with sup-par product - if it is manufactured in NZ then it must meet as/nzs

At the end of the day you get what you pay for - I would be checking that whatever is purchased is fit for intended use