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Subject:Re: Hot Water Heater Caution/Another concern
From:Steven X. Schwenk
Date:Mon, 24 Nov 1997 23:57:33 -0800

Dennis:

thanks for the tip.  why does this same problem not plague home hot water
heaters?  is it because the temp is higher?  i guess i better add a little
bleach at fill up, since i do not drink the water...

steve...

Dennis Haynes wrote:

> 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