Which would corrode more quickly a pipe that carries cold water or one that carries hot water?

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2026-03-15 01:20

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the heat from hot water will heat the pipe, loosening the bonds between the molecules in the pipe and allowing for more oxygen molecules to enter, creating more rust much faster. cold water will do the opposite; it will make the bonds tighter and allow LESS oxygen in.

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