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Domestic Hot Water Temperature

wizzer
wizzer Posts: 177 Forumite
in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
Hi,
What is the recommended temperature for domestic hot water if anyone would know please?

Thanks
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Comments

  • robv_3
    robv_3 Posts: 348 Forumite
    BS6700 recommends 55 degrees (how sad am I) but most people like it around 60.
  • Mr_Proctalgia
    Mr_Proctalgia Posts: 967 Forumite
    The reason is that Legionella is killed at 55 deg, but I like 65 deg - but I haven't got kids around and the higher temp gives my mixer shower a bit more ommph.
    The quicker you fall behind, the longer you have to catch up...
  • robowen
    robowen Posts: 3,042 Forumite
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    Most people have it at 60 like rob has said. :T

    rob :D
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  • robv_3
    robv_3 Posts: 348 Forumite
    about 60 and scale can be a problem. Removed a 30 year old cylinder last week that was 50% full with scale. My back is still hurting! Its was part of a gravity feed hot water cylinder so water temperature was normally above 65 degress.
  • robowen
    robowen Posts: 3,042 Forumite
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    We don't get a lot of problems with scale up here...

    Thank God !!

    rob :D
    If only everything in life was as reliable...AS ME !!
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    ''Never take an idiot anywhere with you. You'll always find one when you get there.''
  • wizzer
    wizzer Posts: 177 Forumite
    Can you recommend anything to avoid build up of scale? Have i seen some crystals or something that you drop into the cylinder header tank?
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  • plumb1_2
    plumb1_2 Posts: 4,617 Forumite
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    wizzer wrote:
    Can you recommend anything to avoid build up of scale? Have i seen some crystals or something that you drop into the cylinder header tank?

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  • robv_3
    robv_3 Posts: 348 Forumite
    wizzer wrote:
    Can you recommend anything to avoid build up of scale? Have i seen some crystals or something that you drop into the cylinder header tank?

    reduce the HW temperature
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