Shawn Shouse
Iowa State University
A recurring challenge every winter in the Midwest is keeping water sources from freezing. Keeping water thawed requires adequate heat to keep the temperature of the water above freezing. The three most common approaches are adding heat with a heating device, insulating to conserve heat and adding heat by bringing in warmer water.
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