Water temperature over 125°F can
cause instant severe burns or death
from scalds.
Children, disabled, and elderly are
at highest risk of being scalded.
See instruction manual before set-
ting temperature at water heater.
Feel water before bathing or show-
ering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available, see manual.
Water
Time to Produce Serious
Temp.
120°F
More than 5 minutes
125°F
1-1/2 to 2 minutes
130°F
About 30 seconds
135°F
About 10 seconds
140°F
Less than 5 seconds
145°F
Less than 3 seconds
150°F
About 1-1/2 seconds
155°F
About 1 second
Table courtesy of The Shriners Burn Institute
Burn