Flakes are caused by calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate precipitates. When hard water is frozen or boiled, the carbonates in the water come out of solution, appearing as whitish flakes and attaching to containers. This calcium is the same as that in dairy products and is harmless. Soft water does not have any calcium or magnesium carbonate deposits, but the use of soft water is not recommended.

Before chosing a plan of action, you must have some idea what you're dealing with. White flakes can be organic (mold, algae or some other living thing), or an inorganic mineral deposit flaking off (calcium or magnesium combined with carbonate, sulfate or silicate). To check whether it's an organism or not, capture some of the white stuff and put it in 4-8 oz. of spa water in a clear glass container. Add about 10-20 drops of household bleach (Clorox) and mix. See similar questions...

Water is generally safe in urban areas and established hotels/resorts, but for first-time African travelers this may cause abdominal upsets. So it is best to drink sealed bottled water, which is available throughout Kenya and Tanzania ? hotels, lodges and camps. This same sealed bottled or purified water is what is used by hotels, lodges and camps to make ice cubes, so they are safe; but if you are not comfortable doing so, avoid the ice cubes. See similar questions...

Inorganic chemicals such as those that cause hardness may precipitate (form a solid, and settle out) as ice melts. This is not toxic. [Return] See similar questions...

All restaurants and almost all the little roadside stands serve bottled water and clean factory-made ice cubes. Vegetables are washed in tap water, but are safe when cooked. You may want to avoid eating raw ones. See similar questions...

Using ice cubes is not the best way to cool water, since it can alter water's taste and composition. Mineral water should be cooled in a 'glacette' or ice bucket. See similar questions...

The hot water that comes from the 600 ft. well is about 160? F. If the water were allowed to come to the surface, the temperature would be 135?. See similar questions...

Commercially made ice is stirred as it is being frozen and household ice is not. Without mixing, many more ice crystals form and air is trapped in the ice. Light rays are distorted by these crystals and this distortion gives home frozen ice a cloudy appearance. Dissolved minerals (calcium and magnesium) in the water also tend to settle out when the water freezes. You may notice these minerals floating in your glass when you use the ice cubes. Back to top See similar questions...

The BI series and Combo® Model ice makers that do not require a drain produce crescent-shaped pieces of ice that are 1/2" W x 3/4" H x 2-1/2" L. The CLR2160 and CLRCO2175 clear ice maker models produce cubes 7/8" W x 7/8" H x 7/8" L with a dimple on one side. See similar questions...

Usually it is, because the cooling capacity of dry-ice is more than three times that of the same volume of normal ice. Because Icebitzzz sublimate, your are also not left with a puddle of water to clean up afterwards. (In the case of food products for instance). Icebitzzz can also be dispensed in more accurate quantities and are free from germs and bacteria. See similar questions...

Yes, ICE-LOC® has a protective range from -103 degrees F to well beyond boiling temperatures (500 degrees F) without change to the elastomer. See similar questions...

Yes, this is completely normal for a BARFing dog. The reason your dog is pooping less is because most of the food he is now ingesting, is being digested and properly utilized by the body...thus, less waste. The RMBs account for it turning white. If you notice your dog straining while pooping, you can up the veggies a bit; however, straining a little bit can help express the anal glands, which would normally be done by your vet, at a price! See similar questions...

The normal operating temperature depends on the type of system being used. A hot water baseboard system normally will be set 180° F supply water temperature. A radiant floor system can vary widely with a supply temperature from 90°F to 130°F depending on what type of construction and material covering it (carpeting, hardwood flooring, and ceramic tile). A boiler with hot water reset control will vary the water temperature according to the outside air temperature. See similar questions...

Do not drink the water!!!! Many of us won't even use it to brush our teeth! Bottled water is readily available and any brand, even the cheapest, is fine. Phnom Penh Municipality claims their water is treated and safe to drink and this is probably true. However, by the time the water reaches the tap it's probably been contaminated. More of a problem, though, is that many businesses and residences still use private storage tanks and these may very likely have some form of contaminants in them. See similar questions...

You were smart to let me handle this.... God knows what would happen if you tried to experiment with ice cubes on your own."[read on] See similar questions...

Yes -- a general explanation: Hot water can in fact freeze faster than cold water for a wide range of experimental conditions..[read on] The FORUM ON BEER, HOMEBREWING, AND RELATED ISSUES says " Hot Water freezes faster, yes, it really does." But if you don't trust my resources go to the library and check out these publications(all of the resources I found online sited these articles): See similar questions...

If your water heater is running cold easily or frequently then several things could be happening. First check the shower head volume if shower's are too quick. A new shower head puts out about 2.5 gallons a minute. Some older heads put out 5 gallons a minute. Working with the shower head would double shower length in this case. In some cases, the dip tube on the cold water inlet has broken or worn. See similar questions...

The largest flakes (F) are quite large, we often hear them referred to as "Ranger bass boat" flake! The smallest flakes (UMF) are about the consistency of a fine sugar. Even the smallest (UMF) flake is substantially larger than pearls, and offers a much greater "sparkle" when viewed under bright lights or outside in the sun. The smaller the flake size, the more user friendly it is from a painters perspective, and the less costly it is for the customer. See similar questions...