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The hot water that pours from your faucet can cause third-degree burns in seconds. Most modern water heaters are preset at 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 Celcius), a temperature that can cause severe burns in seconds. Some older models are set even higher. Turn down your water heater to about 130 Fahrenheit (54 Celcius). At this temperature it can take 30 seconds before hot water scalding causes third-degree burns.