Energy Efficient

PTC Ceramic uses around 25% less energy than wire elements

Hardwater Element

Marine-grade stainless-steel outer casing makes them ideal for hard water applications

Inverter Friendly

20-25% higher efficiency and 25-33% lower draw are perfect for solar systems

ABOUT XTEND ELEMENTS

XTEND elements are energy-efficient and long-lasting geyser heating elements that use positive temperature coefficient (PTC) ceramic technology instead of traditional coiled wire. This allows them to heat water more efficiently and use less instantaneous power than standard elements; for example, a 2kW XTEND element can replace a 3kW standard one. They are 25% more efficient at heating water than normal elements.

XTEND elements are also ideal for hard water due to their lower operating temperatures and a 316-grade stainless steel casing, which reduces scale build-up and provides long-term protection. XTEND elements offer dry burn protection, a significant advantage over standard resistive elements. Standard elements burn out almost instantly if the geyser empties, but XTEND elements will not burn out even when operating in dry air. Furthermore, their lower power draw makes them well-suited for solar PV systems, allowing geysers to function as an energy storage asset.

BRAND STORY

Xtend elements were developed out of frustration with standard elements breaking and the requirement that a geyser be an asset to a solar PV system, not an exclusion. The geyser is the ideal place to store spare solar power. We wanted to build a product that simplified the geyser and reduced maintenance and heating costs—one that was affordable to more people than solar or heat pumps.

Hard water is a big problem in South Africa, and a robust solution is required. The benefits of PTC heating are well documented, and they apply equally to geysers. We combined these two things with a new design that reduces losses during the heating cycle and does not fail due to scale buildup.

Xtend is proudly South African, and we are passionate about our country. Xtend is another useful, affordable tool in the journey to grid stability. We are passionate about customer service and satisfaction and committed to excellence.

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