Re: Freezing Water

["David W. Steyert" <steyert_dw@MERCER.EDU>]

Jim (et.al.) _One_ place to look is on the chemed discussion list
archive. There is a thread dated Oct. 26 on this issue, and assuredly
more.  The archive is managed by Bruce Toback at OPT. Inc. (who deserves
the credit.)

Here's the URL:

http://www.optc.com/chemed-l-thread/

(My own opinion is that the common experience that hot-water pipes
freeze before cold water pipes because lime from the water has
precipitated out, replacing water (high heat capacity) with calcium
carbonate (low heat capacity) )

Best Wishes
David


Jim Green wrote:
> Yes, from time to time we talk about whether cool water or warm water
> freezes "faster". Surely by now there is an FAQ somewhere.  Could kind
> soul
> please lead me to it or the like.
>
> Jim Green
> mailto:JMGreen@sisna.com
> http://users.sisna.com/jmgreen

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