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This Is What Happens When You Turn A Water Sprinkler On At -34°C

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clock-iconPUBLISHEDNovember 26, 2014

This Is What Happens When You Turn A Water Sprinkler On At -34°C

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Screen capture from Al Paul video.

A family in Winnipeg, Canada decided to hook up their sprinkler to the hot water tank and turn it on during a particularly frigid day. It was March 1st, 2014, and the temperature was -34°C or -29°F. With wind chill, it felt more like -48°C (-54°F). Watch the sprinkler spray a winter wonderland below:

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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHEDNovember 26, 2014

Written by Kristy Hamilton

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