Can you put regular ice in this thing? Just in case the cooler goes out on it.
1310003
We have done that, but it hasn't gone out on us yet. We've owned one for quite some time. We just put in a bag so we could have ice cubes.
1694559
Sorry I hit answer to soon. To fit comfortably you could take the hard insert out used for large amounts of ice.
156455
No you don't. If it produces ice while out, the ice will just go down in the water.
1165932
I had bought this as a cooler for putting in cold items and yes, to put ice in as well. It has leaked since day 1 and I need to exchange it. But I wasn't sure if there would be an issue because the manufacturer may be treating it as a lunch type box. So, I've had leaks even well below the zipper line.
219083
No. This is dangerous and will break apart as you use it if you attempt to crush ice.
1586087
I have for short periods, but it may not be a good idea. The heating/cooling element is on the side of the cooler. I would imagine if the ice melted enough that water got in there, it could damage it. Maybe if you did ice in milk jugs or something.
1052365
I have a soft cooler that holds about eight "sodas" that fits in here perfectly with some room to spare. I haven't tried to just fill it with ice but I don't think it would work very well. There is nothing to insulate the ice from melting and it being black doesn't help either. A five dollar soft cooler is the way to go in my opinion.
1322974
The fridge would be fine. I fill it with ice water which would be colder than putting it in the fridge.
2150394
You could if you set it up on the side with the cooling unit on top but the melted water would run out on the floor when opened. You could use dry ice on the included basket / shelf, but be careful of frozen condensation on the inside cooling fins. It will make a racket and overheat the fan motor.
2160179
It has a motion sensor so, under ice, it may not work well. Not to mention it is not waterproof. If you mount it high near the top of the cooler, it will work very well.
357146
It could be used that way, but it would not hold a lot with ice and it runs the risk of leaking, as other users have mentioned. I have not had any leaking issues though!
2104782
You could put ice under it, but the tray wouldn't fit in the glass bottom. I suppose you could freeze the bottom and then use it outdoors, but don't count on it keeping the food cold for very long. I really like this, but it isn't made for putting anything under it.
227677
Adding ice would be easily because the filling hole is big enough -- but I'm not certain how one would KEEP the water cold. :)
1186922
Yes they can, I have the regular icetrays and I have no problem putting ice cubes in my bottle.
53156
Yes, but you have less space in the net basket. We put a medium size cooler under the basket without problems.
2077312
It has a non heat setting, which usually works, but I don't think you can add ice.
1027008
I wouldn't. I did it with another one and it broke. Fnd the silicone long and skinny ice trays. They work for it or crushed ice.