Atomic Electric Hot Water Heater

Simons Atomic Electric Hot Water Heater is a compact and versatile high efficiency non-condensing heater powered by precision SCR staging.

With electric elements for multi-stage, high-grade immersion and balanced thermal distribution, the Atomic Electric Hot Water Heater is a compact, precise water heater for commercial and industrial uses.

Features

Capacity – From 20 kilowatts to 480 kilowatts
Precision SCR Power Control – Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) staging delivers true step-less modulation. By matching the thermal load perfectly down to the kilowatt, the system eliminates mechanical contactor wear and slashes peak demand spikes
Electric Elements – Multi-stage, high-grade immersion element layout ensures balanced thermal distribution, low watt-density stress, and seamless redundancy
Advanced Control Integration – Equipped with an intuitive, high-resolution HMI touchscreen running industrial PLC architecture. Supports native Modbus communication for effortless BMS integration and remote monitoring
Compact, Packaged Footprint – Maximises plant room floor space while maintaining complete front-access serviceability to all electrical components and elements
Design Pressure – Working pressures to 700 kPa, higher pressures available
Hydraulic Connections – Flow/Return connection at the rear of the heater
- - Atomic 400 – 80mm connections
  - Atomic 600 – 100mm connections

Technical & Operational Advantages

Advanced Thermal Performance

Precision Temperature Stability: SCR solid-state modulation matches your exact load in real-time, holding a rock-solid outlet temperature within fractions of a degree—completely eliminating the temperature swings common with old gas burners.

Rapid Warm-Up Times: Electric immersion elements transfer heat at nearly 100% efficiency directly into the water, bringing the system up to operating temperature far quicker than atmospheric gas heaters.

Infinite Turndown & Zero Short-Cycling: The system can modulate seamlessly down to low outputs without wasting energy or causing mechanical wear, effortlessly adapting to low-demand periods.

Engineering & Maintenance Benefits

Extreme Longevity: High-grade stainless steel construction completely eliminates rust, scaling, and the aggressive water chemistry vulnerabilities that plague standard carbon steel vessels.

Whisper-Quiet Operation: With no combustion blowers, mechanical gas valves, or roaring burners, the Atomic series runs almost silently—ideal for tight plant rooms or noise-sensitive commercial premises.

Reduced Moving Parts: SCR power control uses solid-state electronics rather than mechanical contactors. No moving parts means no mechanical wear-and-tear, drastically slashing ongoing maintenance costs and downtime.

Simplified Compliance: Zero open flames and zero combustion emissions significantly ease plant room ventilation requirements and simplify compliance with regional safety standards (like AS 2593) Sustainability & Future-Proofing 100% Zero emissions.

The smart PLC ramp-up logic prevents massive electrical inrush spikes when switching on, protecting your building’s electrical infrastructure and lowering peak-demand utility charges.