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Old 8th December 2012 | 19:14
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bpcaddy
 
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Can water pipes freeze

Quick, and possibly silly, question...Can the water pipes on an aircraft freeze without bursting? Specifically on a 757 with regard to the coffee makers.

I've been on flights where the coffee makers will stop working. Usually happens if they've been off for a while (say a few hours) and when you turn it on, nothing. Won't brew. Friends say the pipes freeze and you should leave the makers on continuously. I say no because the pipes would burst if the water inside froze.

Oh yes, there is always water in the tank so that's not the issue.

Thanks.
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