History
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1892
Patent granted to Hugo Junkers for the Calorimeter - a measuring device in which the combustion heat developed by gas is transferred completely to running water and thus the calorific value can be continuously measured.
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1894
Based on the calorimeter principle, Junkers developed a ‘liquid heater’ which laid the theoretical foundation for condensing technology.
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1908
Junkers releases a continuous flow water heater. Water is heated instantly as it flows through the appliance at the time of use, and hot water can be enjoyed in unlimited quantities.
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1927
Junkers appliances are released for the first time in Australia.
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1953
Robert Bosch (Australia) Pty Ltd take over distribution of Junkers products within Australia.
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1968
Bosch is the first manufacturer to introduce the piezoelectric ignition for gas appliances. The ignition requires only a push of a button instead of a match or gas lighter.
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1974
Development and release of the first locally designed and assembled, externally mounted hot water heater known as the ‘Wall Box’.
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1984
Junkers branded products are renamed as Bosch products in Australia.
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1985
Junkers introduces its first wall-hung gas condensing boiler.
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1987
Release of the Water Wizard range of externally mounted domestic hot water units. These were designed in Australia and manufactured at the Clayton plant.
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1996
Release of internal and external continuous flow gas water heaters with battery ignition, eliminating the need for a constantly burning pilot light.
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2000
Production of water heaters at the Clayton, Victoria site ceases.
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2001
Bosch Thermotechnology is the first supplier in the world to use a hydrodynamic generator as an energy source for igniting the burner. The hot water unit operates using only gas and water.
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2002
Release of the HydroPower range of internal and external water heaters using a hydrodynamic generator.
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2004
Introduction of 50R series of electronic water heaters.
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2005
Bosch launches 32L series of commercial hot water heaters.
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2006
The 70R series of electronic water heaters known as Highflow is released.
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2009
Bosch introduces the 26 eco+ and 32C continuous flow models. Both water heaters utilise condensing technology and are 6 star energy efficient.
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2010
Bosch launches the high-efficiency Compress 3000 Heat Pump water heater.
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2011
Bosch condensing boilers for hydronic heating are released to the Australian Market.
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2014
Launch of hot water and steam industrial boilers.
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2015
Bosch’s Compress 3000 AW air-to-water heat pump for hydronic heating is introduced.
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2016
Launch of Australia’s first Bluetooth connected hot water appliance.