[ SciShow Youtube ] - Why Don't Fire Hydrants Freeze and Explode?

scishow (50)in #science • 7 years ago (edited)

Pipes can freeze in the winter, but you never hear about fire hydrants freezing. What makes them safe from the cold temperatures in winter time?

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