How long will the cooler keep your medications cool?
1858983
For as long as you leave it plugged in, once unplugged and if left untampered, your looking at around five to nine hours.
22621
You got to pack some ice in it if you want it to stay cool for more than one hr
449521
It is not that simple. They may stay cold in a good cooler all day, on the table maybe an hour, but on a hot swollen joint maybe 15 minutes. You want cold packs to transfer heat quickly so that they cool things. A better question is how much heat can they absorb? I put it in a cheap cooler with a liter bottle of water that starts at room temp. The bottle of water cools to about 50 degrees after a couple of hours and lasts about 5 hours. Being segmented it has more surface area and transfers heat faster than a solid pack. The solid pack stays frozen longer, but the water does not get as cool. It is not that simple. They may stay cold in a good cooler all day, on the table maybe an hour, but on a hot swollen joint maybe 15 minutes. You want cold packs to transfer heat quickly so that they cool things. A better question is how much heat can they absorb? I put it in a cheap cooler with a liter bottle of water that starts at room temp. The bottle of water cools to about 50 degrees after a couple of hours and lasts about 5 hours. Being segmented it has more surface area and transfers heat faster than a solid pack. The solid pack stays frozen longer, but the water does not get as cool.
916360
About a week depending on frequency of use and how you adjust the settings...this is a glorified swamp cooler...so it needs to be utilized as such in order for it to be effective in its useage
1806440
I've only used the crystals to hydrate fabric neck coolers. Even on a hot day, the neck cooler will stay plump for 10 to 12 hour. No other substances are added, only the crystals.
673848
Keep it cool not frozen it should last a long time it will lose brilliance over time
1535374
It depends upon the outside temperature and the temperature of the water when you add the ice. The manufacturer says 18 hours and I have had it last that long in my air conditioned home. I have had it last 24+ hours in the fridge. But, in warmer settings, 6 -12 hours is more realistic. To maximize the time, start with a cool bottle (running cold water into it or even keeping it in the fridge). Then, use ice plus COLD water from the fridge (otherwise the warm water will melt the ice before the outside air gets a chance). Then, try to minimize time in direct sunlight. Using a room temperature bottle, plus cold water and only about 4 ice cubes, my bottle keeps at least some ice for the entire 10+ hours of my commute plus workday (desk work).
155425
I purchased 2 bottles of this item on 11/28/2012, they are suppose to be refrigerated. I received it on 12/3/2012 with nothing cold on it at all, just plastic, to hold the items in place. Thank you.
2049345
I like it! I use it for keeping medicines cool when we're on the road. It keeps contents chilled for a good 8-10 hours, is easily tucked away in a large handbag or carry on & the ice pack "recharges" if placed in a small refrigerator overnight. It's a good buy.
1401661
Only the cooler pack should be put in freezer WITHOUT the insulin or medication to refreeze the cooler pack. Refrigerate WITH the insulin or medication in the cooler pack.
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.
1777561
It probably depends on it you put ice in it. My ice water keeps ice in it at least 6 hours. I never use it without ice so I hope I helped in some way. It also depends if it is in a hot environment. But it does have good insulation. :)
1945173
I would recommend not putting it between the liner and bag. There's no way to stop the moisture from building and leaking out. The contents in your cooler will stay cool to cold pending on hours and 12 hours still keeps things cool. I hope this helps you out.
1852166
Hi Crystal --I love my cooler I have a very small office with no windows or ventilation and it keeps the room nice aand cool. If it's real hot I put ice in it. I've had it for two years and find it great. No problems No problems
13286
Ours will last 6 to 8 hours. This cooler is nice but does not as well in very humid areas if outside.
2005982
It will last app. 12 hours on a tank, the nice feature of this cooler is that when it starts getting a little low you can use the built in timer, from 1 to 4 hours. This thing is worth the money.
1735226
I have a memory foam bed & my Chillgel stays cool about 6 hours. I always wake up early morning & it's warm, but the time it stays cool is really marvelous!