Senior Safety
Establishing a Safe Hot Water
Temperature
nIf initial test temperature is
above 120°F (48°C), lower heater thermostat setting
above 120°F (48°C), lower heater thermostat setting
nInitial result below 120F°/48°C may be at low end of range
nRetest over 1-2 days
until water temperature remains
at or below 120°F/48°C
until water temperature remains
at or below 120°F/48°C
