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Quick‐Thaw Attempt Results in Meter Exploding
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
opflow
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1551-8701
pISSN - 0149-8029
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8701.1979.tb01134.x
Subject(s) - torch , metre , propane , environmental science , engineering , mechanical engineering , physics , thermodynamics , astronomy , welding
The experience of two operators using a propane gas torch to thaw frozen water meters is described. The use of the torch caused the water meter to explode, injuring both men. This procedure is not recommended.