ETI Budget Legionnaires' Thermometer Kit or Legionella thermometer kit is designed to help prevent legionella bacteria growth. It is supplied in a protective PVC zip pouch with ETI Therma Differential thermometer, probes, and a traceable certificate of calibration.

Each kit contains:

• 1 x 221-041 Therma 1 thermometer
• 1 x 323-046 Waterproof surface penetration probe
• 1 x 133-372 Heavy Duty PTFE wire probe
• 1 x 830-037 Zip Pouch

Incorrect water temperature is a key risk factor for legionella growth. The legionella bacteria multiply in water at temperatures between 20 to 45_. A typical method of control is to store hot water above 60 _and distribute it at above 50 _(care must be taken to prevent scalding). Cold water should be kept below 20_

Current legislation means that if you are the employer or person in control of premises, you must organise a risk assessment. The revised Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) issued by the Government's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) significantly extends the scope of its guidance on control of legionella bacteria in water.