Ginkgo G26 Continuous Flow Gas Water Heater

For three bathrooms used at the same time, we would recommend stepping up to the G30. The G26 is designed for two to three bathrooms in a typical household — meaning two showers can run at once with headroom for a tap, but it is right at its limit with three showers running simultaneously. Your installer will confirm based on your family's actual routine.

Star ratings measure how much gas is consumed to deliver a fixed volume of hot water at a given temperature, so a higher star rating means less gas for the same shower. The G26 achieves 6 stars on a 198 MJ/hr input — notably lower gas draw than the G30, because it is sized to the demand rather than to the maximum. The exact dollar saving depends on your gas tariff, usage and inlet water temperature, so treat any saving figure as a guide rather than a promise.

Yes — the G26 is solar pre-heat compatible. In a solar pre-heat arrangement, a solar collector delivers pre-heated water to the unit, offsetting part of the gas consumption. This is a good pairing for households with rooftop solar and gas already installed. Your installer will confirm the pipework routing and the tempering valve arrangement your system needs.

Both share the same core engineering: a 6-star rating, an oxygen-free copper heat exchanger, a 10-year heat exchanger warranty and identical 50°C/60°C pre-sets. The G30 delivers 30 L/min on a 235 MJ/hr input and is physically larger at 22.0 kg; the G26 delivers 26 L/min on a leaner 198 MJ/hr input at 19.3 kg. The G30 is for three or more bathrooms, the G26 for two to three.

For most Australian households, yes. A storage tank loses heat continuously just to stay ready, has a finite capacity that can run out, and takes up considerably more space. A continuous flow unit heats water only on demand, so there is no standby loss, no cold run-out and no tank. The trade-off is that a correctly sized continuous flow unit costs more to buy and requires a licensed gas fitter to install — both of which are recovered over the unit's life through lower running costs.

The G26 measures 571 mm high × 394 mm wide × 166 mm deep and weighs 19.3 kg. It is a slim wall-mount unit — roughly the footprint of a medium suitcase mounted flat against a wall, with pipe connections beneath. Clearances around the unit must meet the manufacturer's installation instructions, which your installer will work to.

Yes. A wired controller is available as an optional accessory, letting you adjust the outlet temperature and check operating status without walking out to the unit. It is genuinely useful when the heater is mounted in a garage, a side yard or a roof space.

Yes. Continuous flow gas water heaters must be installed, commissioned and certified by a licensed gas fitter, and the certificate must be provided. Every unit Ginkgo Australia sells is approved to Australian standards, but the installation and commissioning are what make it safe and compliant on your property.