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My new freezer says that in the event of a power outage, if we don't open the door food will remain frozen for 48 hours. All the walls are unusually thick, whic
by dsr_ 8y ago
My new freezer says that in the event of a power outage, if we don't open the door food will remain frozen for 48 hours. All the walls are unusually thick, which I presume indicates a lot of insulation.
Mr. Hess might want to consider adding additional insulation to the outside of his unit, especially as temperatures rise in summertime.
- emmelaich 8y agoYes, I'm pretty sure standard refrigerators have far less insulation than they could have. Probably mostly for weight and cost reasons. A good quality camping coldbox (e.g. made of fibreglass or thick polyethylene plastic) can keep ice solid for days even in an Australian summer.
- kickscondor 8y agoOn long river and fishing trips, a standard cooler can work with the help of a good shady spot and a towel that has been dipped in the river and draped over it.
- emmelaich 8y agoEvaporative coolers were popular in Australia before the widespread availability of electricity: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coolgardie_safe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coolgardie_safe
- tonyedgecombe 8y agoA smaller version is useful for storing insulin on the go: https://shop.diabetes.org.uk/collections/frio-wallets https://shop.diabetes.org.uk/collections/frio-wallets
- emmelaich 8y agoI don't think they're evaporative. Plus you need to recharge? Also, "patented crystal technology" what?!
- tonyedgecombe 8y agoThey are, you soak them before use to 'recharge'.
- kickscondor 8y agoOh I appreciate you chiming in! I had no idea these existed.