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Guide Jul 2026

Vulcan Freeloader hot water cylinders: why we replace instead of repair

The teal-and-cream Vulcan Freeloader was the default hot water cylinder in thousands of Kiwi homes. Here's why parts are now near-impossible and a like-for-like Rheem swap is the smarter fix.

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Vulcan Freeloader hot water cylinders: why we replace instead of repair

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