> That's exactly the problem with the question. There's too many uncertaint= ies > and variables left out. Initial temperatures aren't provided, etc. But fo= r > its purpose, I don't think it's meant to be complicated. Hotter fluids cool faster than cooler fluids. Colour makes a difference to radiation rate and maybe to convection rate. Effects seem to go in the same direction, but arguments arise over this among people who think they understand the issues. R --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .