Fixtures - Hot Water Content
The table below can be used as an indication of normal hot water content in fixtures:
| Fixtures | Contents | |
|---|---|---|
| liter | gal | |
| Basin, normal | 5 | 1 |
| Basin, full | 9 | 2 |
| Sink, normal | 22 | 5 |
| Sink, full | 45 | 10 |
| Bath | 135 - 180 | 30 - 40 |
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