After the water is heated to 105 for any length of time, it is no longer
potable due to bacteria growth.  Nasty bacteria's thrive at those temps.
Keep those disinfectants handy.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Fleming <ddf@PACBELL.NET>
To: Vanagon@GERRY.SDSC.EDU <Vanagon@GERRY.SDSC.EDU>
Date: Monday, November 24, 1997 9:19 PM
Subject: Hot Water Heater Caution

>I  like the hot water heater idea, but caution all considering it and
>planning on using it on their drinking water supply - current automotive
>coolants are extremely toxic. So much so that accompanying cautions warn
>not to leave it uncovered during a coolant change, as pets may drink it
>and die. So if  a leak develops in your water supply, it could be
>hazardous if you are also using that supply for drinking and cooking.
>
>Although a copper tube is very unlikely to develop a leak, a separate
>supply of drinking water might help your peace of mind.
>
>DDF
>