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. See similar questions...

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...

Sometimes. It depends on where the tattoo or piercing is on your body, and it depends on your personal pain tolerance. It also depends on the mood you are in at the time of the tattoo or piercing (i.e., are you relaxed and focused on your breathing, or are you wound up and scared?). Ultimately, this is a question only you will be able to answer. 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...

It is a fairly common occurrence as the cheese ages, referred to as crystallization (crystallized lactose). Cheese with crystallized lactose is fine to eat. See similar questions...

It is not just a visual fallacy - they really can get smaller over a period of time. It happens due to cold air moving over the cubes, which causes evaporation. This is normal phenomena and hence not to worry. 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...

The biggest problem with hot water is the sloughing off of chemicals/compounds which had been adsorbed. The heat causes the carbon pores to open up. which could result in lead or chemicals being released into the water. And, the carbon would not effectively reduce contaminants in the water. Hot water is usually under 212 degrees, and that isn't hot enough to alter the raw materials, so there wouldn't be any damage to the filter itself. 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...

You may try cleaning the ice cube trays with a vinegar-soaked cloth (be sure to wash and rinse them thoroughly before refilling). This will remove any residue from minerals in the water that can cause ice cubes to stick. If the water has high mineral contents, you may need to clean the trays every time you clean the refrigerator. See similar questions...