What tempurature should the hot water (strap on thermostat ) be set at for a home hot water boiler system?
Posted on 23 January 2009 under Do It Yourself (DIY) by admin
Spanky asked:
3 story old house in Northern Ohio with very high fuel costs.
3 story old house in Northern Ohio with very high fuel costs.
also will insulating pipes in basement help??
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6 Responses to “What tempurature should the hot water (strap on thermostat ) be set at for a home hot water boiler system?”
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January 27th, 2009 at 2:34 am
Mens Wear
If you have children it should be set at 120 to avoid scalding.
January 28th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Ipod Super Site
For Heating Only 180 Degrees Domestic Hot water 120 degrees
January 31st, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Romance Books
First, is this the run temperature thermostat, or the safety thermostat.
If it is the run thermostat, then you also need to qualify your heating radiation.
If it is base boards, then the run thermostat needs to be around 180.
If its in floor then no more than around 100.
If it is the safety, then set it 20 degrees higher than your run temp.
Now if your using this for domestic hot water, then set to 120 for a run temperature.
If your still in doubt, call a professional HVAC contractor.
Also, YES, insulate the pipes.
February 1st, 2009 at 8:28 am
Romance Books
The DIY television station says 110 degrees
February 3rd, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Hot Wii Games
To be safe 120 under for tub and sink .For heating the home 180 or under.
February 5th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Romance Books
It depends on your oppinion of hot water. Doctors say for houses with children, no higher than 130 degrees F. To reduce scolding. That is no where near high enough for me though. Just change to higher if you need hotter water.