"The danger zone for most bacteria is 40 degrees F to 140 degrees F"
So these same bacteria will also survive and maybe thrive in the boat's fresh water tanks too.we clean and soak the tanks and lines with hypochlorite solution at the start of every season and treat added water with hypochlorite (Javex) but tank water is used only for bathing and washing dishes.only bottled water from home for drinking (coffee, tea etc.), cooking and teeth cleaning -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill Bina via CnC-List Sent: July 8, 2014 7:09 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Hot Water heater question Water from a hot water heater is not considered 'potable'. It should not be used for cooking or drinking. The reason is this. The danger zone for most bacteria is 40 degrees F to 140 degrees F. There are several harmful bacteria that can live in your water heater, including legionella, if the temperature is maintained below 140 degrees F. The danger increases with less frequent use of the heater, meaning that freshly treated water is not being introduced regularly to kill or knock down these bacterial populations. The bacteria can be introduced several ways; when installing any new water line, breach in city main, native to well water, new water heater, etc. Bill Bina On 7/8/2014 4:45 PM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List wrote: > All, > > I've got a Raritan heater. When I run my Yanmar 30GM the hot water > out of the tap is certainly cooler than I would get from my home water > heater. When used to make instant coffee the coffee can be drunk > right away without cooling. > > How hot should the water get? > Do I need to flush the water heater? > > -- > Joel _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4716 / Virus Database: 3986/7808 - Release Date: 07/06/14
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