Brought an IR thermometer to school because the water to wash our hands was outrageously hot

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DinoZambie on December 22nd, 2025 at 21:05 UTC »

Scalding injuries can occur at lower temperatures as well, with burns possible at 52°C (125°F) after 90 seconds of exposure.

S_xyjihad on December 22nd, 2025 at 21:07 UTC »

As a note, the water temp cannot be adjusted, and this is the only handwashing water we have access to in this bathroom.

Edit: This water has been that hot for months now, it's not new or temporary. At this temp, burns occur after just 10-15 seconds of exposure.

Edit 2: Yeah, I am currently reporting it through student council(i like my school, gotta give them a chance to fix it), it's gonna be taken care of hopefully.

-Saxum- on December 22nd, 2025 at 21:29 UTC »

For children. The risk is much higher. That is a serious burn in just seconds.