The Inspector’s Attic
This page contains some information that may be of interest to you. Items here include:
- Technical information or bulletins
- Specific system data, such as plumbing or heating devices which have been found to be particularly deficient in the past
- Important component or building material information
- All in a day’s work photos or stories [the lighter side]
This table explains why I care about how hot the water is – I have seen 155 degree water in an upstairs bathtub used primarily by small children.
Guide for hot water burns at various temps [Source: A. O. Smith Co.]
WATER HEATER TEMP SETTING [in degrees F] |
TIME TO PRODUCE SECOND & THIRD DEGREE BURNS ON ADULT SKIN |
160 |
1/2 sec |
150 |
1-1/2 sec |
140 |
less than 5 sec |
130 |
about 30 sec |
120 |
more than 5 min |
Problem Furnaces
Furnace Recalls - (PDF Document) |