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I have not seen any ill effects hovering in the low 80s. Above 82 and I might crank the lid open to evaporate more. But I generally do not worry about temp and let it fluctuate between about 73.5 at a minimum and 81-82 on hot days (which actually is the reverse of the seasons because hot for the tank is when there is a fire in the fireplace and cold is when the AC is blowing on it). I think it's fine up to 84 but maybe sustained temps above 82 are problematic after a point.
I agree. My heater kicks on around 72/73 and I have no means of cooling. I don't pay any attention to tank temp either unless my house is uncomfortable for me.
I wouldn't bat an eye over 82 and you're probably freaking out based on a faulty probe. If your house is comfortable, it would take a serious heat source to raise the temp that much. It would be easy to figure out where that heat was coming from.