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Waterheater at 130 means no need for filters, showered changes etc?!
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Sep 4, 2023 | Replies (36)Comment receiving replies
The problem with UV filtering is that it does not impact any NTM or other bacteria that the light does not contact directly, so anything already living on biofilm in the pipes or hot water reservoir would not be killed.
You may copy the text, but please attribute it to Dr Joe Falkinham, who wrote to Tamara, as he is a recognized expert in the field of NTM and water.
I am sure he is referring to 130F which converts to 55C.
Sue
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Yes, it's 55C or 130F. I read a study (should have saved it) saying that NTM dies after a 5 second exposure to temperature 55C or higher. I guess if we could all take baths in temperature 55C or higher, we would be free from NTM instantaneously. Also, I read that NTM is resistant to UV light, otherwise we could be cured using UV light therapy. It said UV light only kills about 10pc of bacteria when exposed. (I will be saving those studies in the future to post here.)