Hot Water Heating Solutions

Southern Flow offers a full range of hot water heating solutions to suit your home, household and budget. From traditional electric cylinders to heat pumps, gas Califonts, solar and wetback systems, we can help you find the right setup and take care of the installation.

Electric Hot Water Cylinders

A reliable solution for everyday hot water.

Electric hot water cylinders remain a popular choice for New Zealand homes, offering a straightforward and dependable way to heat and store household water.

  • Reliable supply: Consistent hot water for everyday household use.

  • Flexible options: A range of cylinder sizes and configurations to suit your home.

  • Indoor & outdoor: Options to suit different properties and installation requirements.

Heat Pump Hot Water

An energy-efficient way to heat your water.

Heat pump systems draw warmth from the surrounding air to heat household water, using less electricity than traditional electric heating.

  • Energy efficient: Uses ambient air to heat water, reducing electricity consumption.

  • Lower running costs: Potential to reduce ongoing household energy bills.

  • Modern technology: A great option for new builds and existing home upgrades.

Gas Hot Water & Califonts

Hot water on demand.

Gas Califonts heat water as it passes through the system, providing a continuous supply without the need for a traditional storage cylinder.

  • Continuous hot water: No storage cylinder to run out of hot water.

  • Space saving: Compact units free up valuable space.

  • Fast heating: Water is heated as you need it.

Wetback Hot Water

Make more of your wood burner's heat.

Wetback systems use excess heat from a wood burner or fireplace to help heat your household water.

  • Make use of existing heat: Put the energy from your fire to work.

  • Reduced energy consumption: Supplementary water heating can reduce reliance on other energy sources.

  • Great for wood burner homes: An alternative worth considering if you already have a suitable fire.

What Our Clients Have to Say

  • "Highly recommend Sam and the team. They were very professional; awesome to communicate with, worked efficiently, were easy to have around our home (very respectful), the cost was fair and reasonable, and most important they solved our issue!"

    – Sunil Unka, Google Reviews

  • "The team has worked with us on several projects including our personal ones. The team is efficient and always provides high quality workmanship. What I really appreciate is the fast, transparent communication as well as the way they keep their sites clean and tidy. They are always so accomodating and just make things happen. Thanks guys! Looking forward to many more projects!"

    – Caitlin Conroy, Google Reviews

  • "Sam and Louie did incredible work installing our outdoor waterheater. Louie turned up right on time, and we felt very comfortable leaving our home in his hands. Once the job was done, Sam got in touch to finalize the deal and check we were happy. Thanks so much guys and we'll definitely be using them again!"

    – Nick Ward, Google Reviews

Need a Commercial Plumber?

We also provide commercial plumbing, drainage and gasfitting services.

Whether you have a one-off job or require ongoing plumbing support, get in touch with our team to discuss your requirements.