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Sustainable Heating, Cooking, and Hot Water Systems

 


WISELIVING is Australia's only privately owned and operated sustainable heating, cooking and hot water manufacturer and supplier. We offer wood-fired heaters, cookers and boilers, hydronic heating systems, heat pumps, solar hot water systems and tanks. Our goal is to deliver complete and customisable sustainable systems that meet our customers' heating needs and preferences.

Australian Made
& Quality Guaranteed

As a family-owned and operated company, we are proud that each product is handmade by experienced craftsman and comes with the WISELIVING manufacturing guarantee.

Bespoke Solutions

Every project is unique. That's why we make sure yours is handled personally by our experienced professionals to get the customised results you are after. 

Sustainable & 

Off-Grid Systems

Integrated solar, hydronics, hot water and wood-fired systems that save you money and support a sustainable future.

PRODUCTS

The Wise Life


The Black Family have spent a lifetime in the pursuit of sustainable living. With the motto 'Respect for People and the Environment', they have dedicated decades to designing and perfecting their large range of products and systems. Today, the reigns have been handed to their son, Tristan, to continue to offer Australia's #1 option in bespoke Sustainable Heating, Cooking, and Hot Water Systems
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Testimonials

Sophel hydronic boiler
10 May, 2023
Looking to stay warm during the colder months? Discover the top 3 ways to heat your home effectively and efficiently.
WISELIVING Hydronic Heat Pumps vs. Competitors
12 Jan, 2023
In finding the best hydronic heat pumps for your home , there are now several options to choose from. While all of them are designed to be energy efficient and to supply heating, cooling, and hot water to your home, they are not at all created equally. In this post, we have put together a comparison table between WISELIVING hydronic heat pumps and the competition, looking at the factors that make the best heating or cooling system units. Heat pumps factors to consider Output Capacity: This is the ability of the heating or cooling system to heat or cool a specific space, expressed in kilowatts (kW). With a bigger space, one would need a higher output capacity. In choosing the hydronic heat pump that best suits your home, factors to consider include heat loss, property age, and types of room. Typically, a 100-square-metre house needs 8kW for in-slab or 12kW for radiator heating. As the space of the house increases, so does the required output capacity. Physical Unit Weight: The physical size of the unit can be in height, width, depth, and weight. Along with the output capacity, choosing the correct size of the heat pump will help in keeping your home efficient and sustainable. Energy Efficiency Ratings: The higher the Energy Rating is, the more energy efficient the appliance is. This means utilising a lesser amount of energy to perform the same functions compared with other brands or units, with similar size and capacity. With heat pumps that have a higher Energy Efficiency rating, you are not only reducing your carbon footprint but doing it for less as well. Average Running Decibels: This measures the sound power level of the unit. The lower the decibel is, the less noise the unit produces. The average sound rating of modern outdoor heat pump units is around 60 decibels, which is comparable to a normal conversation between people. On the other hand, WISELIVING’s heat pump has a noise output of only around 47 decibels. Refrigerant: The medium used by heat pumps to absorb, transport, and release heat from the heat source to the heat sink out to your home’s interior and exterior. WISELIVING’s Hydronic Heat Pump uses R32 refrigerant, while the High Temperature Heat Pump uses R290. Both substances are environmentally friendly and have significantly lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) ratings compared to other refrigerants. Manufacturer’s Warranty: A quality guarantee from the manufacturer within a specific duration, which ensures support in case there is something wrong with the unit. R32 Hydronic Heat Pump WISELIVING’s R32 hydronic heat pump uses the combined technology of a DC Inverter, EVI, and the R32 refrigerant, which is one of the most environmentally friendly refrigerants available today. The R32 hydronic heat pump comes in a premium matte black ABS material case that is UV and corrosion-resistant, ideal for the constantly changing weather of Australia.
high temp heat pump
27 Nov, 2022
At what outside temperature can a heat pump still function? This is a common question among households, as we continuously experience extreme-level temperatures.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What wood should I use for my slow combustion heater?

    The most important thing to be mindful of when choosing wood to run in your slow custombustion heater or stove is that the wood is properly seasoned i.e. dried. A good seasoned wood will have been dried over 2-5 years depending on the density. 


    If you put wet wood into your firebox (and be remember you can't always tell this from the outside of a log) all the energy produced goes into drying out the wood not producing heat. 


    The best Australian hardwood (greybox, yellow box, malley roots, redgum or any common eucalypt) sourced from a professional wood dealer should be dry before sale. 


    If you are sourcing your own wood (make sure you have a permit) you should be looking to cut dead limbs or fallen trees. 


    If your wood is not properly dired it will not only effect your heat output and energy usage but also effect the heat temperture reached and smoke output.   


    Tip: If the bark is still attached or can't be removed easily from the log or branch then it is too green to burn.   

  • What is Hydronic Heating?

    Hydronic Heating is a cost-effective form of in-home heating that combines smart energy with innovative technology to produce the most efficient heating system on the market.


    The systems use water to move heat from a source such as a gas boiler or heat pump through piping to each individual room. 


    It’s often installed in concrete slabs, radiator panels and/or heated towel rails. 

  • Is wood a sustainable source of energy?

    The short answer is YES. Wood is a renewable bioenergy. It is recommended that environmentally aware wood users either buy their wood from FAA members or collect it from permitted areas. As long as you have purchased your wood from sustainable sources, you are actually helping the environment by heating your home with wood instead of gas or electricity. 


    A CSIRO study in 2003 showed that firewood is virtually greenhouse neutral and is a useful way to reduce the carbon pollution from gas and coal energy use.

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