Coopers Plains Case Study - Fala

Residential Complex – Queensland

The Challenge: The development in Queensland is a steel-frame residential complex that comprises 39 apartments across five levels. Our brief was to supply a scalable hot water system that would serve each apartment individually without the need for bulky storage tanks, or a centralised plant room. We needed to come up with a solution that would be space and energy efficient, as well as meeting compliance requirements, all while supporting planned staged delivery across two construction phases.
39
Units
30°C
11.3L/min

Our Solution

Bromic’s HF-327 3-Phase Instantaneous Electric Hot Water Heaters are pre-set to 60°C and deliver reliable, decentralised on-demand hot water to each unit with electronic temperature control, ensuring safety and consistency across fixtures.  

Compact and wall-mounted, the HF-327 meets space and convenience requirements and eliminates the need for gas connections, flues, or shared storage systems. Because they heat only as required, each unit achieves a 30°C rise at 11.3L/min, removing any standby losses and reducing water wastage. The built-in overcurrent and overload protection keeps internal components safe, giving peace of mind to residents and developers.  

Products specified:

  • 39 x HF-327 (2850327) – 27kW, 3-Phase Instantaneous Electric Water Heaters
  • Installed in two phases to align with the construction schedule

 


Outcomes & Benefits

Simplified Installation & Design

Placing individual units in each apartment was designed to remove the need for a centralised plant room, thereby streamlining the installation and reducing the complexity of the project.

Energy Efficiency

Installing on-demand heating was specified as the sustainable choice, helping to eliminate standby energy losses and minimise wasted cold water at outlets, which lowers energy use.

Safe & Compliant

Pre-set 60°C units with electronic temperature controls were chosen to ensure compliance with AS/NZS 3498 while providing the capability to deliver consistent, safe hot water supply.

Low Maintenance & Reliable

By avoiding the risks of leaks, corrosion, accumulated sediment, or Legionella growth that come with tanks, the decentralised design was intended to minimise the need for system-wide maintenance downtime. The decentralised design allows for individual units to be serviced or replaced without impacting the rest of the complex. 

Future Proof

The system is compact, efficient, and fully electric, aligning with industry demand and Australia’s Net Zero plan, and was specified to deliver energy conscious, gas-free designs that provide a regulation-ready solution for modern multi-residential projects. 

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