Does this stay frozen longer than a block of ice the same size or is the main attraction that it doesn't get everything all wet?
2023098
It does stay colder than ice, although a block of ice this size would stay colder longer than several smaller cubes. To the other point, it does get things wet, with condensation forming on the outside of the block, especially if it is kept in a warm place while in use.
2023099
It doesn't get everything wet because its contained inside of plastic. Yes, it lasts much longer than ice.
1900885
I'd say it stays cool just as long as my igloo cooler. I usually freeze some small water bottles to keep in the cooler when it's not plugged in.
1640083
Mine has kept a 25 gallon uninsulated plastic basin completely ice free with the temps in single digits. Not sure what temperature the water is, but it is still cold to touch.
2149416
It's OK if it freezes. It's a very durable product as long as you don't overfill it it works the same frozen or not.
2049291
Yes! I am amazed at how long this will keep ice frozen. I have left it in the car when out running errands and it stays cold several hours. In the house it will keep ice greater than 12 hours, but it does melt a little faster when in hot environments.
1150083
The ice container is not refrigerated so it's more like having ice in a small cooler. It doesn't stay frozen very long but as they melt the water is recycled to make more ice.
1395521
I Took it on several 2-4 hour road trips with ice water and the ice is always still there. It does a pretty good job of keeping things cold as long as it is not in direct sunlight. I actually dont think its meant for warm/hot drinks but I could be mistaken.
74698
HI! Unfortunately, it does not keep the ice from melting altogether, however it does slow down the ice melting process. It does keep things cold longer. We used these at Disney and it took several hours for the ice to melt.
1024923
This is not a freezer so the ice continually melts and new ice is formed. The drain pump is getting all the melted ice out of the unit to avoid ice blocks, etc.Tthe ice is always chewable and super fresh, just like with commercial ice makers.
1181199
I also ordered the bigger one and it is much better. I would say the ice packs did not stay frozen that long in this one.Somewhat disappointed.
1222042
It only works if the temp is freezing. When I put mine on top of the ice, it started melting it within 10 minutes and it kept melting ice until it made a hole through the 6" ice. It does not make noise, but will only work when its freezing.
1451477
it only blows cool air as long as the water lasts, that depends on the weather. i would say 5 hours average. i also add extra ice from time to time because that only lasts about an hour in hot weather. the extra ice melts and adds water to the container. you can freeze blocks in old milk containers.
1249206
As others have said, this is the chill which doesn't use aerogel. The Ice model has aerogel. For me the insulation works fine, but its not hot here yet. The lid is not insulated so that and the shape which has a relatively low volume/surface area ratio means that this is far from a perfect insulator. Also, mine doesn't leak at all.
2104585
It's not like an ice pack material. But I guess it can be frozen to a very low temperature.it's actually made of rubber. This is a good product, you won't regret buying this :)
796525
The ice is about the size of a playing marble...maybe a little bigger, with a hole through the center. I hope this helps.
731838
The book says it works better if you let them in the hopper for 15 + minutes. I have never had an issue. My ice comes out like a snow cone.
804198
This past winter it didn't freeze and I live in Maine, we got about 6" of ice in the tub. We did however, finally get a heater for the tub because it is the farm animals sorce of water. The heater didn't melt it either by the way.