Hot water danger

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Hot water danger
	Hot water can scald and burn a child
	Water heater Safety precautions

Water use chart

Regular bath
uses 13- 15 gallons of hot water (20 gal water total)

Set water heater timer
45-60 minutes
for hot bath

Shower

uses 6 - 8 gallons of hot water
(10 gal water total)

Set water heater timer
20-30 minutes
for hot shower

Select size of water heater

Household usage

Storage water heater holds 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 80 gallons of hot water. Check label on side of tank

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