water heater: Water Heater Warning
- 01/07/10 11:45 PM
Check your water temp. While driving back from a family trip to Florida, I heard on the radion of a child burned in the bathtub. It motivated me to create this message. A one-second exposure to 160° F water will result in third degree burns. When the water is 130° F, an approximate half-minute exposure will result in third degree burns. The CPSC suggests that water heaters be set to a maximum temperature of 120° F However, an approximate ten minute exposure to this temperature can result in third degree burns so even go a little lower on the temp. So check (5 comments)
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