Do I have to use ice or just water?
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You have to use water. It has a water pump to wet down a pad behind the fan. Not using water would possibly burn out the pump, but this unit has a shut off when water runs out. You some ice to mostly water to create a cooler breeze.
594210
i use both. water alone will work, but adding ice makes a big difference. i'm very happy with the purchase.
594211
That cooler will only help if it's right by you. Return it if you're looking for more. I use it in my utility room for a couple of small dogs and put it right by their beds. Ice does help.
594212
I have used ice twice. Didn't notice much difference from just using water. This is a great unit. i live in AZ and it has been 100 degrees the last few days. this has helped me keep cool.
594213
You can use both, i filled the bottom tank with 2/3 water 1/3 ice and i also filled the ice box on the top with ice and it made it cooler. I would use ice only on those real hot days. Ice deffently makes it colder. Hope this helps.
1531446
You pour ice into the top of the snow cone machine. So you don't necessarily need running water. You can go buy bags if ice. Unfortunately, the machine is not refrigerated so any ice in the machine would melt after a few hours.
347126
I guess you could put warm water in instead of cold. I have never tried that, but should work the same.
237473
hi, i normal use a butter contanier but you can use almost anything. i normally buy blocks of ice from a local snow cone stand and break it in half
2003814
Simple... Keep a gallon of water cold in fridge. Pour as much as needed to the required temp. I've also heard people use ice cubes.
2192633
I have used both hot and cold water. It doesn't really make much difference. Hence, I go with the easiest thing -- just plain ol' tap water, cold or room temperature.
1143678
You will need something colder than just ice. The idea is to "freeze" it. Something that cannot be achieved with just a cooler with ice. After taking it out of the freezer it will last 30~40 min.
1193170
I add ice all the time. It doesn't really sweat. I just wipe the bottle off when I fill it and then I'm good to go!
1796305
Both work fine. Water is not as messy. Don't know what to tell you about freezing, I live in Florida.
1499339
It needs a large bottle of water on top. I don't see how you would use it any other way. I use Zero Water.
1183697
Use warmer water, it will freeze slower allowing more air to escape instead of getting trapped. Tiny trapped air bubbles is what makes the ice cloudy.You could also use distilled water instead of tap water
2107028
NO! You don't add any ice or salt. The contained portion you keep in the freezer takes care of the whole freezing process and no mess of slushy salt water to deal with.
2274644
No ice is another story. Of course you have to get it out of the water and that can be a chore in cold water
804086
I'm assuming you want to know if having some ice in your drink is safe. If the ice was made from untreated water, then these drops will not make it safe to consume. The only way to have safe ice is to use treated water to make the ice. Otherwise stick to the bottled beverages, and don't forget to wipe the rim before you put it in your mouth if it was in a bucket of ice.
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there should be dry ice in there. email the company. they have really good customer service
983113
I think water. The pack does have hard "cubes" throughout when frozen. Works well. I use it nearly every day since about last November.
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You put water in. Dont use cold if it's already heated up. It evaporates pretty speedily, so check on it periodically. I fill to near the top so it lasts longer. Hope this helps!