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Hilo smart water heater controller

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Hilo smart water heater controller

New!

Let Hilo automate your water heater during peak demand events and maximize your savings!

During peak demand events, you’re usually encouraged to avoid using hot water to reduce your electricity use. But with Hilo’s smart water heater controller, you don’t have to go without. As long as your hot water use stays moderate, you can stay comfortable and maximize your savings, even during peak events!

Brand : Hilo
Model : EQ000043

Limited-time offer! Already with Hilo? You can still get free installation when you add the water heater controller to your order — even if our team has been to your home before!

Controller offered at no cost

$0.00*

With a 12-month commitment to automated participation during peak events and acceptance of the Participant Agreement. Certain conditions apply. Learn more here. Retail value of the water heater controller: $105.

More product details

Brand:

  • Hilo

Solution

  • Controller: EQ000026
  • Sensor: EQ000031

Colour

  • White

Finish

  • Molded plastic

Installation

  • Voltage: 120 / 240 / 277 / 347 VAC
  • Maximum resistive load: 50 A
  • Indoor installation only
  • Requires Hilo hub

Standards

  • CSA: CAN/CSA-E60730-1, 2015 / A1, 2017-11
  • UL 916, 2015
  • CSA-E60730-1, 2015 / A2, 2021-10
  • UL 60730-1, 2016 / R, 2021-10

Warranty

  • 3 years

Control / Features

  • Enables automation of electric water heaters during peak demand events
  • Connected power monitoring

Dimensions

  • Width: 135 mm
  • Height: 171 mm
  • Depth: 46.5 mm

Zigbee

  • Zigbee 3.0 profile
  • Frequency: 2.4 GHz

Operating conditions

  • Operating temperature: –20°C to 40°C
  • Storage temperature: –40°C to 50°C
  • Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing

Compatibility

  • Compatible with all electric water heater models with a capacity of 30 imperial gallons or more

Before you begin

  • Make sure you’ve downloaded the Hilo app and created your account.

 

Water heater load controller interface

 

The button is used to turn the water heater load controller on or off.

Hilo water heater load controller

  • Pairing the water heater load controller

Follow these steps in the Hilo mobile app:

  • Go to the Devices page.
  • Tap the + icon in the top right corner of the screen.
  • Tap Add a device.
  • Tap Water heater.
  • Tap I don’t have a Data Matrix code.
  • Tap Continue, then press the device button (see Figure 1) for about 3 seconds. The centre indicator light will change from yellow to flashing blue.
  • Tap Continue.

The search will take up to 45 seconds.

Once the controller is detected, the centre indicator light will turn green.

  • In the app, tap Close when you see the message "Device added!" The Devices page will reappear, and the controller will now appear under the name Water heater.
  • From the tile in the Hilo mobile app, run a quick test: turn the controller off. The red load indicator light will (alt : should) go out.
  • Turn the controller back on by pressing the device button. The red indicator light will turn back on and, after a few seconds, the tile in the app should show that the device is powered on.
  • If you want to rename the controller tile, check out the corresponding support article on our website by clicking here.

Specifications

Electrical specifications

  • Input voltage: 120/240/277/347 VAC, 60 Hz
  • Max resistive load: 50 A

Connectivity

  • Zigbee 3.0
  • Frequency: 2.4 GHz

Operating and storage conditions

  • Operating temperature: -20°C to 40°C
  • Storage temperature: -40°C to 50°C
  • Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing

Dimensions

  • Width: 135 mm
  • Height: 171 mm
  • Depth: 46.50 mm 

Standards

  • CAN/CSA-E60730-1, 2015 / A1, 2017-11
  • UL 916, 2015
  • CSA-E60730-1, 2015 / R, 2021-10
  • UL 60730-1, 2016 / R, 2021-10 

Warranty

  • 3 years

Offers, services, and pricing are subject to change without prior notice.

Hot water, even during peak demand events!

Save during peak demand events without making big changes to your routine. Hilo’s smart water heater controller automatically turns your water heater off and back on during peak events, so you can continue using hot water in moderation without increasing your electricity use.

 

 

Why get a smart water heater controller?

Stay comfortable during peak events

Lower your electricity use during a peak event — without giving up hot water. For example, if you have a 60-gallon water heater, you could enjoy 25 to 35 minutes¹ of hot water during a peak event without affecting your results.
Learn more about Hilo peak demand events

More cash rewards

Automating your water heater could help you save up to $30² on your winter electricity bill.
Estimate my savings

Control your water heater remotely

Heading to the cottage for a couple of weeks? Save energy by turning off your water heater before you go. With the controller, you can switch it back on the day before you return!
Learn more about the mobile app

Real-time temperature monitoring

Equipped with a temperature sensor, the smart water heater controller notifies you if the water temperature in the tank drops below the recommended threshold. It’s especially handy after a power outage or when restarting the heater after time away — just open the app to see when the water has reached the recommended temperature.
Learn more about this feature

Combine Hilo products for smarter savings

Take advantage of your free first installation to get all the Hilo products you need. The more devices you connect to Hilo, the more you can save throughout the winter.

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  • Free first installation

  • Three-year warranty on your Hilo devices

  • Remote control of your connected devices