Normal home water heater temps will not hurt climbing ropes. Even boiling water will not reduce the strength, but per most rope makers ropes are to be washed in cold or warm water. Better to be safe than sorry on the temp thing.
Here is a thread about getting sap off a rope. Lots of info to read through and learn from.
http://www.arboristsite.com/arborist-101/42103.htm
Mr. HE
Here is a thread about getting sap off a rope. Lots of info to read through and learn from.
http://www.arboristsite.com/arborist-101/42103.htm
Mr. HE