Browse Forums General Discussion 1 May 09, 2011 9:30 pm Do you know what your hot water system is preset to? 50 or 60 degrees. I've just been told that I need to decide before ordering the system :s Re: Hot water systems 2May 09, 2011 9:38 pm What system are you getting? Ours is set to 60 degrees, and then the tempering valve reduces it to 50 degree to comply with the regulations (in VIC at least... not sure if it's Aust wide) Re: Hot water systems 3May 09, 2011 9:44 pm Thanks Erin. I am getting a continuous gas heater from rinnai. Re: Hot water systems 6May 14, 2011 9:31 am From my understanding 60c is the standard water storage temp for tanks to keep it safe from bacteria etc,the valve then reduces it to 45-48 on the way into the house. Mine was set to 42-43c, i found the adjusting spanner ****** on the ground and looked up how to adjust the valve on the net,now i get 48c at the outlet(laundry tub) but it`s still too cool for me(the kitchen sink water gets cool fast when washing up and it`s frustrating) Re: Hot water systems 7May 14, 2011 10:02 am JazzyJess blueblueblue Thanks Erin. I am getting a continuous gas heater from rinnai. Is that without a tank then? Cos I think 50 is maybe near the danger zone for legionaires disease for water storage? That's correct. No tank. Continuous is the opposite to storage. the sun master is the solar heating to "warm" the water in the tank the S26 is your hot water system which will heat the water (25 degrees?) so with both turned on you… 2 14178 I want to build a decking to the drawn shape outlined in black. The problem is how close can I build to the gas hot water unit? Will I be able to build around it and be… 0 20334 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Hi, I've got a brand new (2nd hand) Bosch Hydropower 16H tankless hot water heater. Since it was installed I have noticed it leaks a lot. I took the cover off and it looks… 0 24279 |