135 litre hot water cylinder NZ: prices, dimensions and which to buy
Every 135 litre cylinder we sell compared: price, height, diameter, weight and heat-up time, including the 935 mm stubby models, low pressure copper and enamel, and the Thermann 160L that fits nearly the same space.
Last reviewed 2026-10-28
135 litres is the small-house size: a unit, a one or two person household, or an older home replacing a like-for-like cylinder. It is also the size with the widest spread of shapes, from 935 mm stubby units to slimlines nearly 1.4 m tall. Here is every 135 litre class cylinder we sell.
135 litre mains pressure cylinder prices NZ
All prices including GST, supply only:
| Model | Litres | Size (mm) | Element | Lining | Siting | Cylinder warranty | Price incl GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermann Reece 9507964 | 135 | 490 dia x 1298 high | 3 kW | Vitreous enamel | Indoor or outdoor | 10 yr | $1,260 |
| Rinnai ME135488E30 | 135 | 488 dia x 1395 high | 3 kW | Vitreous enamel | Indoor or outdoor | 7 yr | $1,220 |
| Rheem MPVE 31213515 | 133 | 488 dia x 1330 high | 3 kW | Vitreous enamel | Indoor | 10 yr | $1,290 |
| Rheem MPVE 32213515 | 135 | 580 dia x 935 high | 3 kW | Vitreous enamel | Indoor | 10 yr | $1,440 |
| Rinnai ME135590E30 | 135 | 590 dia x 935 high | 3 kW | Vitreous enamel | Indoor or outdoor | 7 yr | $1,570 |
| Rheem MPSS 32513515 | 135 | 488 dia x 1350 high | 3 kW | Duplex stainless steel | Indoor or outdoor | 10 yr | $1,860 |
Rheem rate the MPVE 31213515 slimline at 133 litres and Thermann their 135L at 132 litres; both are sold and replaced as 135s.
135 litre cylinder dimensions
Stubby: under a metre tall
The Rheem MPVE 32213515 ($1,440) and Rinnai ME135590E30 ($1,570) are both 935 mm tall, 580 and 590 mm across. They fit under a shelf, a bench or a low ceiling where a slimline will not. The Rinnai is rated indoor or outdoor; the Rheem is indoor only.
Slimline: about 490 mm across
Thermann 135L 490 x 1298 mm, Rheem 31213515 488 x 1330 mm, Rinnai ME135488E30 488 x 1395 mm. For a narrow cupboard. See will your new cylinder fit.
How heavy is a 135 litre cylinder?
Thermann list their 135L at 50 kg empty, about 182 kg once it holds 132 litres of water.
How long does a 135L cylinder take to heat up?
About 7.8 kWh from 15°C to 65°C: 2.6 h with a 3 kW element, 3.9 h with the 2 kW element in the copper low pressure models. See how long a cylinder takes to heat.
Is 135 litres enough?
135 litres usually suits 1 to 2 people. If the hot runs out mid-shower now, go up a size rather than replacing like for like: see what size cylinder do I need.
Thermann 160L: more water in nearly the same space
The Thermann 160L holds 163 litres in 530 x 1315 mm, only 17 mm taller and 40 mm wider than the Thermann 135L, with a 3.6 kW element. It is $1,210. If the cupboard has the width, it is the easy way to get more hot water from the same spot.
Low pressure 135L
| Model | Litres | Size (mm) | Element | Lining | Siting | Cylinder warranty | Price incl GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rheem LPVE 14813515T | 135 | 488 dia x 1320 high | 3 kW | Vitreous enamel | Indoor | 10 yr | $1,230 |
| Rheem 16T13513 | 135 | 510 dia x 1145 high | 2 kW | Copper | Indoor | 5 yr | $1,470 |
| Rinnai LC13551020 | 135 | 510 dia x 1170 high | 2 kW | Copper | Indoor | 5 yr | $1,740 |
The copper units are shorter (Rheem 16T13513 1145 mm, Rinnai LC13551020 1170 mm) but carry 5 years on the cylinder, against 10 for the Rheem LPVE 14813515T enamel. The Rinnai LC13551020 is triple inlet. See low or mains pressure.
Looking for 100 or 120 litres?
We do not stock those sizes. The 935 mm stubby 135s above are the usual answer for a small space; for a sink or a sleepout see small cylinders from 25 litres.
What else the job needs
- Valve set for mains pressure: Apex CP 20 combi pack $570 or RMC Econopack $360.
- Safe tray and tundish.
- Connecting a cylinder is restricted sanitary plumbing work for a licensed person.
Prices include GST and are supply only. Delivery is free in Auckland, $30 per order elsewhere in New Zealand. Also compare 180 litre and 250 litre cylinders.