Hello dear forum,
I have to use the shower at my workplace. A friend recently told me that it could be bad for my home’s plumbing system if it is never used, so I wanted to ask if this is true and how I could prevent potential issues. I also read something online about Legionella bacteria but couldn’t find clear guidance on how to handle it properly. For example, is it enough to run the water briefly every 2 to 4 weeks? Since I don’t really know much about this topic, I wanted to ask if you have any advice on the proper approach?
Thank you very much.
Best regards
I have to use the shower at my workplace. A friend recently told me that it could be bad for my home’s plumbing system if it is never used, so I wanted to ask if this is true and how I could prevent potential issues. I also read something online about Legionella bacteria but couldn’t find clear guidance on how to handle it properly. For example, is it enough to run the water briefly every 2 to 4 weeks? Since I don’t really know much about this topic, I wanted to ask if you have any advice on the proper approach?
Thank you very much.
Best regards
B
Bau-Schmidt1 Oct 2017 21:35ypg schrieb:
But you do brush your teeth?! Hmm... from Monday to Sunday always at a different girlfriend’s place.Legionella bacteria thrive at temperatures between about 30 and 45 degrees Celsius (86 and 113 degrees Fahrenheit). In this range, the bacteria not only survive but multiply rapidly. To prevent Legionella, heating the water is effective:
At a temperature of at least 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit), Legionella stop multiplying and slowly die off.
At around 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit), the dangerous pathogens are killed.
In conclusion, preventing Legionella means ensuring that hot water is heated to above 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit).
Be cautious with stagnant water: When we use warm water from the tap, some water always remains standing in the pipes. This stagnant water cools down again and can create an ideal environment for Legionella, especially in pipes that are dead ends or rarely used. The next time we open the tap, we may draw this contaminated water. Letting the water run for a few seconds helps avoid this.
My suggestion: Don’t worry if you want to shower or brush your teeth at home first; just let the water run for about 30 seconds beforehand, and you’ll be fine.
At a temperature of at least 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit), Legionella stop multiplying and slowly die off.
At around 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit), the dangerous pathogens are killed.
In conclusion, preventing Legionella means ensuring that hot water is heated to above 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit).
Be cautious with stagnant water: When we use warm water from the tap, some water always remains standing in the pipes. This stagnant water cools down again and can create an ideal environment for Legionella, especially in pipes that are dead ends or rarely used. The next time we open the tap, we may draw this contaminated water. Letting the water run for a few seconds helps avoid this.
My suggestion: Don’t worry if you want to shower or brush your teeth at home first; just let the water run for about 30 seconds beforehand, and you’ll be fine.
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