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How to Check Calorifier Flow & Return Water Temperatures

Testing and regularly monitoring calorifier hot water flow and return temperatures via the hot water pipes to ensure the water temperature is at least 60°C is an important legionella risk management task set out in the Health & Safety Executive’s ACOP L8 and HSG274 guidance.

Find out how to measure the temperature of hot water pipes that service calorifiers (water heaters) with this short video.

Checking calorifier flow and return temperatures

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