HOT WATER ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ADD-ON
New 10A Power Point Installation with RCBO & Up to 5m Cabling
This electrical add-on provides a new 10 amp power point for a suitable hot water appliance, together with up to 5 metres of electrical cabling and a 20A RCBO package allowance, subject to the final circuit design and site suitability confirmed by the licensed electrician.
It is commonly used where a heat pump hot water system has a factory-fitted 10A plug and lead, or where a continuous-flow gas hot water system requires a nearby electrical outlet for ignition and controls.
The standard package assumes a practical cable route, suitable switchboard conditions and an electrical installation that can be completed within the included scope.
Where the cable route exceeds 5 metres, additional installed cabling is charged at $20 per metre.
Package at a glance: new 10A power point, up to 5 metres of cabling and the package's 20A RCBO allowance. The electrician will confirm the final circuit arrangement, protective-device rating, existing switchboard suitability and whether additional electrical work is required before connection.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
What Is Included in the New 10A Power Point Package?
10 Amp
New Power Point
Up to 5m
Cabling Included
20A RCBO
Package Allowance
$20/m
Additional Cable
New 10A Power Point
Supply and installation of a new standard 10 amp power outlet in a suitable position for the connected hot water appliance.
Up to 5m of Cabling
The standard package includes up to five metres of cabling for the required electrical connection, subject to a practical and compliant cable route.
RCBO Protection
The package includes allowance for a 20A RCBO arrangement where appropriate for the final electrical design. The licensed electrician confirms the correct protective-device configuration on site.
COMMON APPLICATIONS
Which Hot Water Systems Commonly Need a 10A Power Point?
Plug-In Heat Pump Hot Water
Some heat pump hot water systems are supplied with a factory-fitted Australian 10A plug and lead and require a suitable power point within the manufacturer's permitted connection distance.
Continuous-Flow Gas Hot Water
Many continuous-flow gas systems require electricity for ignition, electronic controls and other powered functions even though the water itself is heated by gas.
Always follow the appliance manufacturer's electrical requirements. Not every heat pump or gas hot water system uses a standard 10A outlet, and some products require a different circuit, hardwired connection or electrical arrangement.
10 AMP POWER POINT
Where Is the New Power Point Installed?
The outlet is installed in a position suitable for the hot water appliance and consistent with the appliance manufacturer's installation requirements and applicable electrical rules.
The final position depends on factors such as:
- Hot water system location
- Length of the factory appliance lead
- Weather exposure
- Existing electrical circuit location
- Cable route
- Switchboard position
- Safe accessibility
- Manufacturer clearance requirements
The outlet must not be positioned simply for convenience if doing so would conflict with the appliance instructions or electrical requirements.
CABLING ALLOWANCE
How Much Electrical Cable Is Included?
The standard package includes up to 5 metres of cabling.
The installed cable length is based on the actual compliant route taken by the electrician rather than a straight-line measurement between the switchboard and the power point.
Cabling may need to travel through or around walls, roof spaces, external surfaces or other suitable accessible pathways.
Where the required installed route exceeds five metres, additional cable is charged at $20 per metre installed.
RCBO PROTECTION
What Is the RCBO For?
An RCBO combines overcurrent protection and residual-current protection within one protective device.
This package includes a 20A RCBO allowance, but the final circuit protection must be selected and installed by the licensed electrician based on the actual electrical installation.
The electrician must consider the connected load, circuit conductors, existing switchboard, existing circuit arrangement and applicable electrical requirements before finalising the protective device.
The advertised RCBO rating does not override the final electrical design. If the existing circuit, cabling or appliance requirements call for a different compliant arrangement, additional or alternative electrical work may be required.
EXISTING CIRCUIT
Can the New Power Point Be Connected to Any Existing Circuit?
No. The existing electrical installation must first be assessed for suitability.
The standard package is based on a suitable existing electrical arrangement being available for the proposed work.
The electrician may need to consider:
- Existing circuit loading
- Cable size and condition
- Existing protective devices
- Switchboard space
- Earthing arrangements
- Location of the new outlet
- Appliance electrical requirements
- Condition of existing electrical work
If the existing arrangement is not suitable, the work required to make it compliant may fall outside this standard add-on.
SWITCHBOARD REQUIREMENTS
What If the Existing Switchboard Needs More Work?
The standard add-on assumes the switchboard can accept the required electrical work without major alteration.
Additional work may be required where the switchboard has insufficient space, unsuitable existing protective devices, damaged components or another condition that prevents the advertised work from being safely completed.
Major switchboard alterations or upgrades are not automatically included in this package.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
What Is Outside the Standard Power Point Installation?
Additional Electrical Infrastructure
- Major switchboard upgrades
- Switchboard replacement
- New sub-board installation
- Major circuit alterations
- Repairs to pre-existing electrical faults
Additional Site Work
- Cable beyond the included 5m
- Major wall or ceiling access work
- Concrete cutting
- Excavation or trenching
- Non-standard access work
Where work outside the standard scope is required, it can be identified before or during the electrical installation and priced separately as applicable.
LICENSED ELECTRICAL WORK
Who Can Install the New Power Point?
A new fixed power point and associated circuit work is electrical installation work and must be completed under the appropriate electrical licensing.
The electrician is responsible for confirming that the work being installed is electrically safe and suitable for the actual site conditions.
The electrical installation is also tested after the work is completed in accordance with the applicable electrical requirements.
This is not a DIY installation. Homeowners should not install or modify fixed power points, switchboard protection or fixed electrical wiring themselves.
TESTING & COMPLIANCE
Is the Electrical Work Tested After Installation?
Yes. Electrical installation work must be appropriately tested after completion.
For applicable electrical installation work in Queensland, the electrical contractor provides the required testing and compliance documentation for the work completed.
This helps document the electrical installation work carried out and the testing associated with the new installation.
HOT WATER ELECTRICAL ADD-ON
Why Add the Power Point at the Same Time as Your Hot Water Order?
Some replacement hot water systems cannot use the electrical arrangement left by the previous appliance.
A plug-in heat pump may need a correctly positioned GPO, while a continuous-flow gas system may require power even when the previous storage system did not.
Adding the electrical work to the hot water order provides a defined pathway for arranging the required outlet and associated electrical work rather than discovering the requirement after the new system arrives.
ELECTRICAL SCHEDULING
When Will the Additional Electrical Work Be Completed?
Where this electrical add-on is purchased with a standard like-for-like hot water installation, the additional electrical component may be scheduled separately from the plumbing installation.
Appointment Within 48 Hours
Installed Today's service terms provide for a confirmed electrical installation time from the electrician within 48 hours of the order being processed.
Within 5 Business Days
The additional electrical work is scheduled to be completed within 5 business days of order processing.
Separate Electrical Appointment
The electrical appointment can be separate from the standard hot water plumbing installation.
HOT WATER OPERATION
Will the Hot Water System Still Be Installed While the Power Point Is Pending?
Where the hot water system can be safely installed and made operational without the additional electrical add-on being completed first, the standard hot water installation can proceed separately.
However, some appliances rely on the new power point for normal operation. For example, a plug-in heat pump cannot operate from its new location until a suitable electrical supply is available.
Whether hot water can operate before the electrical appointment depends on the appliance and the existing site. The new power point cannot be treated as optional where it is required for the appliance to function safely.
BEFORE ORDERING
What Should You Check Before Adding This Electrical Service?
- Does the new hot water system use a 10A plug?
- Is a new power point actually required?
- Where will the new hot water system be installed?
- Is the proposed outlet location outdoors?
- How far is the likely electrical cable route?
- Is the switchboard reasonably accessible?
- Is there likely to be space for additional protection?
- Does the appliance manufacturer specify a particular electrical arrangement?
- Will electrical work be required before the appliance can operate?
- Is more than 5m of cabling likely?
COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions About the New 10A Power Point Installation
What Is Included?
The package includes installation of a new 10A power point, up to 5 metres of cabling and the advertised 20A RCBO allowance, subject to the electrician confirming the final compliant electrical design.
How Much Cable Is Included?
Up to 5 metres of installed cabling is included.
How Much Is Extra Cable?
Additional cabling beyond the included five metres is charged at $20 per metre installed.
Is the Cable Length Measured in a Straight Line?
No. The relevant length is the actual installed cable route required to complete the electrical work.
Is This Suitable for a Heat Pump Hot Water System?
It can be suitable where the selected heat pump is designed for connection to a standard Australian 10A power outlet. The manufacturer's electrical requirements should always be checked first.
Is It Suitable for a Continuous-Flow Gas Hot Water System?
It can be suitable where the gas system requires a standard 10A electrical outlet for its controls and ignition system.
Do All Heat Pumps Use a 10A Plug?
No. Some heat pumps use a 10A plug, while others require different electrical arrangements. Check the exact appliance specifications.
Does the Package Include a 20A RCBO?
The package includes a 20A RCBO allowance. The licensed electrician must confirm that the advertised arrangement is suitable for the actual circuit, wiring, appliance and switchboard.
Can a 10A Power Point Be Put Anywhere?
No. The location must be suitable for the appliance, cable route, environment and applicable electrical requirements.
What If the Switchboard Is Full?
Additional switchboard work may be required and is outside the standard package where significant modification is necessary.
What If My Existing Wiring Is Unsuitable?
Pre-existing wiring defects or an unsuitable circuit may require additional electrical work before the new outlet can be connected.
Does This Include a New Dedicated Circuit?
This product is specifically a new power-point installation package rather than a blanket dedicated-circuit package. The electrician determines the final compliant circuit arrangement after assessing the existing installation.
Do I Need a Dedicated Circuit for My Heat Pump?
That depends on the exact heat pump manufacturer's requirements and the existing electrical installation. It should not be assumed from the presence of a 10A plug alone.
Can I Install the Power Point Myself?
No. Fixed electrical wiring and power-point installation must be completed by appropriately licensed electrical trades.
Is the Work Tested?
Yes. Completed electrical installation work is tested as required before being placed into service.
Will I Receive Electrical Compliance Documentation?
The applicable electrical contractor testing and compliance documentation is provided for the electrical installation work completed.
How Quickly Is the Electrician Scheduled?
Installed Today's supplied service terms state that the confirmed electrical appointment will be provided within 48 hours of order processing.
When Will the Electrical Work Be Completed?
The additional electrical work is scheduled for completion within 5 business days of the order being processed.
Is the Electrical Appointment the Same as the Hot Water Installation?
Not necessarily. The additional electrical work may be scheduled separately from the standard hot water installation.
Will I Still Have Hot Water While Waiting?
Where the hot water system can operate independently of the pending electrical work, the plumbing installation can proceed. If the new power point is essential for the appliance to operate, the appliance will require the electrical work before normal operation is possible.
FINAL CHECK
Is This 10A Power Point Add-On Right for Your Installation?
Choose this add-on where your new hot water appliance requires a standard 10A power point and a suitable outlet is not already available in the required location.
The standard package includes the new outlet, up to 5 metres of cabling and the advertised 20A RCBO allowance, with additional cable charged at $20 per metre installed.
The licensed electrician will confirm the final circuit design, existing wiring condition, switchboard suitability, protective device and outlet position before completing the work.
Electrical appointments are handled separately from the standard hot water plumbing installation where required, with the service terms providing for confirmation within 48 hours and completion within 5 business days of order processing.
