Plumbing Help: How To Avoid Burns At Home When Setting The Water Temperature
February 14th, 2008 by admin
Sometimes it seems like your shower or sinks are too hot, or not hot enough.
But raising the temperature valve on your water heater can be dangerous or a waste of energy. If there are children, elderly, or disabled persons in your household, for example, you might not want to set the thermostat above 120 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid contact with “hot” water.
The following chart may help you determine the right temperature for your water heater. According to Shriners Burn Institute:
- Water set to 125 degrees generally takes about 1.5 to 2 minutes to scald.
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