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Sentinel Taps – How to Check Hot Water Temperatures

In the UK checking and regularly monitoring the water temperature at hot water sentinel taps and outlets to ensure your water systems achieve a temperature of at least 50°C (55°C in healthcare) is an important legionella risk management task.

Find out how monitor sentinel tap hot water temperature in accordance with the Health & Safety Executives ACOP L8 & HSG274 with this short video.

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