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If you live in an older Adelaide home, there’s a fair chance your hot water is still running on a gravity fed system. These setups were standard in the days before modern plumbing pressure came into play and many of them are still going strong.
At SOS Plumbing and Gas, we regularly work on gravity fed systems tucked away in roof cavities or perched above sheds. They are simple, durable and when looked after properly, can serve a home for decades. But when issues come up, or it’s time for an upgrade, you want an hot water repairs Adelaide plumber who actually knows what they are looking at.
A gravity fed hot water system works on the principle of elevation. The tank is positioned above your taps – often in the ceiling space
A gravity fed hot water system works on the principle of elevation. The tank is positioned above your taps – often in the ceiling space – which means water flows down naturally, powered only by gravity. That means no pump, no pressure valve and far fewer things that can go wrong.
They are low-tech by today’s standards, but they have earned a reputation for being reliable, cost-effective, and easy to maintain – especially in older homes where the plumbing has not been completely modernised.
While many plumbers may push for a full system upgrade, we know that isn’t always necessary. If your gravity system is holding up well and fits your household’s usage, it might be best to keep it.
For properties without access to natural gas or where full upgrades aren’t viable due to cost or structure, gravity-fed systems remain a solid, simple solution.
We are not just guessing when we work on older plumbing systems and we have been dealing with them across Adelaide’s suburbs for years. Whether it’s a quick repair or a total tank replacement, we come prepared.
Sometimes all that is needed is better insulation around the tank or a quick clean-out to get things back on track.
Of course, not every system is worth saving. If you are constantly running out of hot water, dealing with rusty water or struggling with low pressure that impacts daily comfort, it might be time to consider an upgrade.
Depending on your budget and setup, we can guide you through alternatives like:
We won’t oversell you something you don’t need. Our goal is to make sure you have got reliable hot water and nothing more complicated than that.
We are a small, honest team that shows up when we say we will. Our work is tidy, we clean up after ourselves and we explain things without jargon. If we think your gravity fed setup is worth keeping, we will tell you. If it’s not, our hot water plumber Adelaide will walk you through the best alternatives with clear, no-pressure advice.
So if your old tank is making strange noises, your water is barely warm, or you are just not sure what is going on up in the roof – we are here to help. Call SOS Plumbing and Gas and we will take a proper look. No fuss, no guessing…just straightforward plumbing that works.
