Legionnaires' Thermometer Kit, IP68 - 

Legionnaires' disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by inhaling water mist or droplets contaminated with Legionnaires’ disease bacteria (LDB). LDB are widely present in natural water sources such as lakes, streams, and ponds, but usually in low numbers. The chance of getting Legionnaires’ disease from natural water source is very slight, but the risk is increased when the organism multiplies in water systems between 20°C and 45°C. Water heaters, cooling towers, hot and cold water systems, spa pools, and stagnant water can provide ideal conditions for the growth of the organism. Employers and landlords are required by law to carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment of the potential presence of LDB. With this in mind, Brannan has developed a kit to help assess the likelihood of the presence of LDB by measuring the temperature of water in pipes and tanks forming part of water systems.