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KitSileya

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Mon Sep-04-06 10:44 AM
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6. Be very careful that the water doesn't go too tepid.

If the water in your water heater cools to below 131F, and then doesn't reach 140F at least 32 minutes before you shower, you may be at risk for developing legionella in you water tank and you may get legionnaire's disease.

http://hcinfo.com/ldfaq.htm

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