How do I turn on a Dux gas water heater?
Turn the control knob to the (pilot) position. Depress the control knob fully (until disappears below housing) and after thirty (30) seconds, whilst keeping the control knob depressed, repeatedly press the igniter button (for up to 40 seconds) until the pilot flame ignites.
Is Dux an Australian company?
An iconic Australian brand since 1915, the Dux range has seen continuous research and development, resulting in many breakthroughs in water heater efficiency and longevity.
Where is Dux made?
Australian
An Iconic Australian Brand Dux is committed to producing high quality products and to the on-going development of new products. Dux water heaters are manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility in the Southern Highlands, using a Quality Endorsed Company production system.
What happened to Thomas Dux?
In 2017 the four remaining Thomas Dux stores were closed. The two remaining Melbourne locations, Black Rock and Armadale, as well as the Paddington store were rebranded as Woolworths Metro stores. The Mona Vale store was taken over by Flannerys. As of December 2017, Thomas Dux has ceased trading altogether.
How do I turn down the temperature on my gas water heater?
Gas or electric water heaters
- Start by turning off power to the water heater at the circuit breaker.
- Find the access panel for the thermostat(s) and use a screwdriver to remove the panel.
- Peel back the insulation.
- Use a flathead screwdriver to adjust the thermostat up or down.
Does a gas water heater have a reset button?
A water heater reset button, usually red, is located in the center of the limit switch just above the water heater thermostat. The water heater limit switch is a safety device that will shut the power down to the water heater if something malfunctions and the water gets to hot.
Why is my gas hot water not working?
If a gas water heater isn’t heating, a common problem is usually that the pilot light has gone out. This may be caused by the gas valve, the natural gas supply, or—more likely—the thermocouple located next to the pilot light.
What kind of heat pump does dux use?
We also supply and fit Dux heat pump including the Airoheat heat pump systems. For Dux solar heated water systems we provide the electric boosted hot water systems Dux Sunpro solar electric boost and for Dux solar gas boosted hot water systems we offer Sunpro gas boosted continuous solar and Sunpro 305 gas boosted solar.
Who are the providers of Dux Hot water systems?
Dux is the big name in residential and commercial solar, heat pump and gas water heating. We can service and repair your Dux hot water system. Chromagen is an internationally recognised manufacturer of highly efficient hot water systems. Metropolitan can service, replace or repair your Chromagen system.
Is there a warranty on a dux water heater?
Never run out of hot water again with a Dux Always Hot continuous flow. They are compact in size, highly energy efficient and are backed by a 12 year heat exchanger warranty. Available in four different capacities and even the option of dual heat exchanger models^for greater running cost savings.
What does the adult icon on a dux water heater mean?
Adult icon can represent dishwasher or washing machine. Never run out of hot water again with a Dux Always Hot continuous flow. They are compact in size, highly energy efficient and are backed by a 12 year heat exchanger warranty.