Can YOU hear relative water temperature?

[SharpCat]

I’m just going to suggest here that the reason for the change in sound. Tim might be caused by the expansion of the plumbing (pipes and or fixtures) heating up and expanding.

Possible. My guess is it's due to the difference in density of the hot water vs cold changing the speed of sound in the water.

 

[dalahorse]

Yes - I can hear it. And, although we had a great science lesson about pressure, velocity, and tank(s) vs direct feed - it's not that. I cannot tell the difference between the hot and cold valves being open when the temperature is cold in both. But it's easy to hear when the hot water arrives at the faucet.

 

[ComicBass]

It takes a while for the hot water to run in my shower. I turn it on and pet my dog until the sound changes, indicating it is hot.

 

[Lance Bunyon]

I hear colors. But then again, I used to eat these funny postage stamps...

 

[N4860]

Oh most definitely. I find my showers are best at A=432hz. Used to do 440hz but 432hz changed my life. I'm now in tune with the universe.

 

[BargeOn]

Yes I can, I have perfect temp pitch. That makes me a tempitcher.

 

[micguy]

i believe it. finely tuned hearing can detect minute differences in all sorts of things. but the question remains, what's the best faucet for metal?

Krauss - their logo has the two dots over the "a" - obviously a metal brand.

 

[blastoff]

im also reminded of the band Hot Water Music.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Apparently it’s the viscosity changing as the water heats up and that causes a change in the sound.

 

[ProbablyTooLoud]

The warm/hot water from my taps is deep, organic, and mellow, wooly and rich even. It's my preferred tonewater.

On the other hand, or tap, the cold is punchy, clear, and articulate. Great for some but as far as tonewater goes, a little too brittle for me.

 

[ImTheOnlyOne]

I usually adjust the temperature of my shower to B-flat.

You're sharp-

 

[5StringBlues]

I knew there was something about you that reminded me of me. Now I know why! Purple saturns......

I hear colors. But then again, I used to eat these funny postage stamps...

 

[lark_z]

No, but I can tell the kind of day I'm going to have by the sound of the first word out of my wife's mouth in the morning.

 

[ebo]

I know that cold water heats up and boils faster than lukewarm water thanks to a complicated equation involving inverse temperature differentials.

 

[richntiff]

I can hear relative air temperature and humidity.

Cooler, drier air makes noises sound more "staccato".

Also, the sound of footsteps on snow is temperature dependent. I can hear the difference between snow crunching in 40⁰, 20⁰, 0⁰, and -20⁰ degrees Fahrenheit.

I've been outside in -40⁰F temperature before and every sound is clear and bold and immediate. It's eerie.

Upper Midwesterner here. I can tell you for certain that the 'cold crisp' morning thing is very real. Everything sounds sharper and clearer when it's cold out. I'd estimate that -20F is the biggest difference - once you get that cold, sound is just brittle.

 

[Danny C]

I understand and yes I can hear the tonal difference in water temp as it comes out of a faucet. To those that giggle it's a real thing. But I totally understand the funniness of it.

 

[SharpCat]

I understand and yes I can hear the tonal difference in water temp as it comes out of a faucet. To those that giggle it's a real thing. But I totally understand the funniness of it.

The funniness is the point of the thread. I’m not crazy—LIFE is crazy! Well, actually, I might be too. Dunno.

 

[WG Plum]

I knew there was something about you that reminded me of me. Now I know why! Purple saturns......

Gel.... melt in your mouth, not in your hands.






Wait, what? I have no idea what you're talking about.

 

[WG Plum]

Upper Midwesterner here. I can tell you for certain that the 'cold crisp' morning thing is very real. Everything sounds sharper and clearer when it's cold out. I'd estimate that -20F is the biggest difference - once you get that cold, sound is just brittle.

Very true. Grew up and went to college in the Midwest. Everything is softer out here in the PNW, but that could be age-and-music-related deafness too.

 

[Danny C]

The funniness is the point of the thread. I’m not crazy—LIFE is crazy! Well, actually, I might be too. Dunno.

Oh I know I'm craZy. I'm hangin out here with ya'll.