Someone You Love Could Get Into...Hot Water
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In the average household, the hot water heater is set at medium or 140 degrees. Someone is only 5 seconds away from a burn that can result in scarring, disability or even death
And just imagine what boiling liquids (212 degrees) can do!
Turn your water heater DOWN (120 or 130 degrees).