On Feb 13, 9:01*am, Bob wrote:
Hello,

What is the "typical," Safe, temp. setting for the vertical style gas
fired house hot water heater ?

Wife is always complaining about not enough hot water, but am a bit
concerned about making the dialed temp., too hot, and perhaps increasing
the pressure in the tank too much, or making unsafe in some other way.

Opinions ?

Thanks,
B.

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Mine runs at around 180 degrees F. (first setting on hot). If you use
a dishwasher and have the temp too low there will always be a lag as
the thermostat in the dishwasher triggers the electric heater in it to
increase water temperature. One can use the highest setting for the
water heater but that wastes a lot of NG or power as the case may be.
This is not necessary or recommended.

Just make sure that kids are educated as how to run hot water safely
with the right cold water blending. If the kids are quite young then
lower the tank heater to around 140 degrees F. (medium low) to be on
the safe side.
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