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  Can I lower the HWC thermostat on my HWC to 55 degrees Celsius rather than install a tempering valve?



No. Hot water must be stored over 60 degrees Celsius to prevent the growth of legionella bacteria in the hot water tank. A tempering valve is fitted to the hot water outlet to lower the temperature to 55 degrees C.