How well does the push lid seal for making use of the cooler as a mashtun? Is it better or not as good as a screw top?
1316638
I use mine as a HLT, its very tight. My square cooler MLT just has a lid and it works fine. I'm getting about 75% efficiency. Although I do use a blanket. I would think the push lid version would be fine, I know others have used it as a MLT, and I never heard any complaints.
1316639
Seals great. I have a holes drilled through for a sparge arm, and it holds heat in well.
1316640
I've found that there hasn't been any significant heat loss as a result, but having hot liquid in the tun does tend to push up on the lid a bit. I just sit on it. For the price, this is the best option for making a mash tun.
1316641
I've never used a screw top, but this seals well and maintains my temp for a 60 minute mash.
1316642
The lid fits very well, you really have to push down hard to fit it correctly. I am very happy with this cooler as a mash tun . It held my mash temp perfectly for 90 minutes, and I was in a shed with 6 degree ambient.
1316643
Never used a screw top as mash tun. But...let me say that I dont lose any temp when mashing for 1 hour in this thing. I just leave it alone.
1316644
Overall, the cooler holds temperature very well. I like the lid better than the screw top in that it's easier to pop open the lid for a quick mash temp reading.
1316645
I personally like the push top better. I sometimes have a hard time withy the screw top
2109117
Its probably ok. Plastic in the lid might start to take on the flavor but i' thinking of getting the all metal replacement lid for mine. Also cold liquid seems to stay really cold it it for quite awhile, i'm assuming it will be the same with hot, it will probably be too hot to hold in your hand.
1712372
I've had 2 of these. My newest one, the lid is definitely tighter, but still a one handed operation. If it doesn't get easier quickly, I'd get a different one. Is the seal glued on properly? Maybe it slipped??
1671043
the sealing edge is rather thin and soft and is located between two, much harder edges. it's a brilliant japanese design and the choice of materials was equally brilliant. you're obviously pulling against a vacuum when you open it so you'll want to go slow or you'll put a lot of stress on the handle. there's a second seal on the top lid that also contains a 1-way valve. i've opened mine 200 times? many more to go. hope yours works as well.
215321
The picture shows it sliding sideways....there isn't any seal but the lid sits well over the compartments. It's a good way for me to use it since I keep Kosher salt and ground fresh pepper in mine. I'm very satisfied and happy with mine. I hope my answer helps you decide what to do.
124521
I used it and it sealed fine. It is more substantial than it looks and seals the hole off very well and fits the toilet horn snuggly. No problem at all. Jim
1811408
I bought a generic grill cover. It works fine. I wouldn't buy this cooler, though. Mine has leaked since I bought it.
857216
The lid slides onto the tray without a tight seal. Unfortunately, it will leak if placed on the side.
1369265
The lid is great. It doesn't leak around the edges or the vent hole near the middle. I pack my wife's lunches and include soups and stews and they can end up on their side during transport. No leaks. I hand wash the lid as my dishwasher uses very high temperatures which warp plastic lids. When the food is microwaved, it stays warm for a long time, as the ceramic heats up and stays warm through lunch. I've frozen foods in them and have no problem with freezing. I thaw them first before heating in a microwave.
1757905
No! I believe it is likely to build up too much pressure if sealed. I do think the gasket keeps food moist but the side clips are in the way.
880783
Hi , I ordered and installed the seal for my frig with no real issues. I did need to let the seal seat on the door for about a day, I mean seat as far as making sure the door shut properly. After 24 hours the door shut properly by its self and I no longer had to push it closed.
2049557
It worked on my 2005 Maxcold cooler. Now you decide. With one hinge removed, measure the hinge screws which is 2 1/32" from center to center. The measurement for the button screws from the hinge screws is 27/32" on both sides. The button screws are 1 5/32" from center to center. See my review FLH with five stars. One note, the latch contain a hinge which is the mounting part to the lid.
1937342
The standard marine cooler does not have the thick lid or the latch. This pic is the ultra from what I see.
147626
Only one problem - the holes for the screws to attach the handle were not spaced correctly. I discarded the handle and bought two small cabinet knobs. Problem solved. It works fine and is quiet and holds temp. (it is a real fridge, not a thermoelectric) Do not overfill, all these wine coolers of any make or model can't handle oversize burgundy bottles so you may want to leave some spaces.
1502244
The lid will not come off until you lift the little rubber knob holding out the air. If it is new, it takes a couple of tries before you get it to seal. It need to be broken in a bit. After that it seals quickly. It is great for lunch meats and cheeses. Hope this helps you.
388458
Lid is hinged. Front of lid has molded tabs which snap into cooler when closed. I have had no problems with lid opening.
5644
These are not screw on lids, they are more pressure locks. When screwing on just tighten slowly until you feel it getting snug, you'll feel the lid snap or click to a position. That's as far as you need to tighten, the seal will do the rest of the work.