How long do they last after freezing? The idea is to have device capable to chill beer while away from any fridge or etc. If it lasts long enough to have a drink at home or places near fridges, what is the use of it?
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It is more of drinking near a refrigerator. I see it more of a convenience when coming home and with a friend and wanting two beer, but all that is available is warm beer. This allows one to have a reasonably cold beer immediately while others get cold in the fridge/freezer. I am guessing it would work if put in a large cooler for places away from the home, but really not the best option in that situation.
2217765
mine was about a yr--2/3 gone--but storing in the beer fridge so no worrys!!
1646890
It is a compressor and it will get very cold. Will easily freeze beer at lower settings. It works very well and holds pretty constant temperatures.
2165760
I store in places such as continually in cars in Ohio and northern Michigan winters. When they reach the 5 year mark i buy more product as a primary emergency, then I move the older ones to freezers and use them there as cold packs or to help keep the fridge/freezers cool during power outages. In the freezer they do freeze up hard as a rock. None have ruptured ever in all conditions (unlike water bottles, water jugs and other things I have tried to keep water in my car during all seasons (or stored in my freezers). Being ultra-careful I do store them in Ziplock bags just in case. Highly recommend.
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I put it in the refrigerator when I first got it and it got very cold. I haven't put it in the refrigerator since. It really stays cold for me but if you like it really cold and get really hot at night, you can just put it in the refrigerator again. I have never needed to put it in the freezer but you can. I works SO GOOD!!! IT IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE CHILLOW OR ANY OTHERS ON THE MARKET. I HAVE TRIED THEM ALL! THIS ONE IS SOFT AND COMFORTABLE UNLIKE THE OTHERS.
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So long as it is in the fridge, the bubbles will last for a lot longer. Obviously, the colder the better, but if you have a decently cold fridge, you should have a couple of weeks, at least. I usually charge it, tilt it side to side for a bit, then put it in the fridge. I tilt or shake it just before use, as well. I use a little at a time, and it always seems to have fizz.
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The Koolatron works very well for me. It is not a refrigerator however, a very good cooler without the ice is a better way to describe it. Keeping it full with cold stuff and not opening it too frequently will help too. Bottom line for the money it can't be beat. Get the longer cord too.
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the answer is absolutely yes! The unit has a double wall which is great for keeping items colder for longer without all of the condensation. From what I have read and research you never want to freeze the container under any circumstances. I am told it will ruin the double wall lining, but all in all I have truly enjoyed my growler for personal beverage consumption for sure. The main thing is the price of this unit is far below street retail pricing
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The fridge is designed for cans, and cant fit anything bigger than a regular soda can. Regarding the fridge, its great to maintain a somewhat cold beverage, like storing an already cold can you took from the fridge. I found that its not that effective in chilling a room temperature can all on its own, and the can quickly loses its' chill once outside the fridge. I feel that this fridge cools down just the metal bottom of the can, but doesn't affect the liquid. Hope this helps
774606
Gave the ones I ordered away for use on the ranch after chores were done to sit and have a cold beer in an iced mug,it's getting onto winter now and they are still freezing them,have to say yes they are safe to freeze.
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Thanks for shopping this item. Here are several comments on this product: The cooler is made to keep your drinks chilled well over 12 hours. Another user says: I'm not sure but I used it starting at 5pm on a very warm evening and there was still some ice in it the next morning. It kept the drinks really cool and everyone loved it and wanted one! :) Another user says: If you keep it open as pictured every couple hours you will need to add ice (drain out some water) if it is closed it lasted a lot longer....Hope this helps with your decision making....OOME
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We are at two years and counting and it still works good. I have not heard of it having a limited life. I have some blue ice packs that are ten years old and still freezing. Maybe the one you had was faulty and not typical.
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No, nor would I buy it again! It has a manual temperature controller that never worked. From day one! I have a digital thermometer in the unit and can't get it to 53 degrees, I would highly suggest another unit. Danby apparently makes good products, but missed the mark by a mile on this one. Of I could exchange it, I would but it's too late for me as I tried to get it to fit my needs. If you are just storing beer, I would buy a mini fridge and be done with it. Good luck and I hope this helps you!
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I stored mine in the freezer for about a week before I used it, but only because I wasn't ready to use it right away. Before that it lived on my counter for a few days, but still worked awesome. Sorry this isn't a more straight forward answer!
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I have one and it lasts a VERY long time. Actually about a week. Also, I had accidently left the bottle out of the fridge with the top off one night, got up the next morning and it still was carbonated. I switch out bottles, leaving one in the fridge for awhile sometimes after making one bottle, so it has lasted a week in the fridge.
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Not long at all; once you have opened it and poured the first glass I would try and finish it that day. The stainless steel walls keep it cool for a bit but there is no pressurization... There are growlers on the market, I have them, that are double insulated and can be charged that keeps beer cold and fresh for longer but you are going to pay more. Google drink tanks if you are interested
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Doesn't cool as well as an ice pack you keep in the freezer or even ice cubes in a bag or ice pack...mostly because it just doesn't last long. I'd say you have no more than like 10-15 minutes before this cold pack is no longer cool enough to be effective.