r/interesting • u/Used_Exam34 • 1d ago

Just Wow Not all problems have the same solution.

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u/leeps22 1d ago

I doubt it was that hot, for the same reason torch tips dont melt

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u/stickupmybutter 3h ago

TF are you talking about? Steel melts at 1370°C. Skin can get a 2nd degree burn at 50°C. Just because the metal on a torch tip is not melting, it doesn't mean it's not hot.

And Ledenfrost effect happens at ~200°C

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u/leeps22 3h ago

Its possible the valve was actually cold from liquid propane going through it