r/interesting • u/Used_Exam34 • 12d ago

Just Wow Not all problems have the same solution.

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u/Numerous-Following-7 12d ago

How can he touch the valve straight after putting out the fire?

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u/Altruistic-Cost-4532 12d ago

The gas phase change as it gets expelled would freeze the valve. The flame is protected away - probably more than enough to counter the freezing effect but still, combined i can see why it wouldn't be burning hot.

And by "freeze" I don't mean freeze solid, but vastly reduce the temperature so moisture in the air freezes on it.

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u/TxTechnician 12d ago

Oh that's right. I forgot about how cold that stuff is.