Date:         Mon, 24 Nov 1997 23:57:33 -0800
Reply-To:     "Steven X. Schwenk" <sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET>
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From:         "Steven X. Schwenk" <sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET>
Subject:      Re: Hot Water Heater Caution/Another concern
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <dhaynes57@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
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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

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