Is this shipped in a way to keep it cool, because it is summer now &amp; directions state not to store it at over 77 degrees F., which isn't possible?
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I know there are products that maintain the temperature at a safe level, such as small filled pouches with dry ice. I think this is how most shippers will use when sending their products.
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I have not had a problem in NJ during the summer but temperatures here do not get as high here as in Arizona. It seems to be made of PVC. If temps were around 100 degrees I would provide shade or a soaker hose to cool off the material. I am not sure that anyone will be able to answer this question unless they too live in Arizona or another very hot state and you may have to take a chance. The boxes are well made but they are certainly not indestructible. You may want to speak with the manufacturer about a warranty since your issue may have been addressed before.
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Dear H, We send them with an ice pack. We expect that the ice pack will melt, it does keep the item from experiencing temperature extremes. We ship priority and do not ship on Fridays. Lisa C Nutritional Institute
877050
I wouldn't do that. I would recommend storing them in a more climate-controlled environment-- a storage shed, or a garage, where the tempurature isn't going to fluctuate so much from season to season. Just to be safe!
313625
While I live in Michigan and don't see extreme temperatures, there have been many reviews on this mail box that indicate it will fade in the sun. I would invite you to do a search on the mail box you're looking for in a warmer climate these reviews may be more suitable for the climate/environment you plan on using it in. We purchased it for the storage capability (which is the best we've found) it has if you travel a lot an need the mail storage instead of coming home to a box jammed with junk mail.
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If you can find a way to keep it cold in transit. It needs to stay refrigerated. Dry ice may work.
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We suggest ordering during the fall so that products are not exposed to such intense heat. We could put ice packs inside but we do not know what temperatures it will be exposed to during transit, so this does not guarantee it will stay cool.
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Not sure. I live in Georgia where its hot and humid. The cooler stay out on the deck most of the summer. I stored it in a shed over the winter mainly to keep the leaves from collecting around it. It's in great shape and back on the deck.
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I would not put it outside but keep its size under control and keep it inside. My outside temp. is 8F at this point.
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If you're on a boat in hot weather, you have it just right--it will hold it at 60 degrees if the ambient temperature is 90. Putting in a frozen bottle of water is a good idea. That way, it works like any conventional soft sided cooler (not as well as a hard sided one!) but the combination of the ice and the cooling mechanism will help a lot. Can't quantify it for you, though :-)
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Actually, the manufacturer does NOT specifically recommend this. And frankly, THEY do not even ship it refrigerated when they ship it to the stores. That is a fact. It is "suggested", but their products say to "Store in a dry place at 73F (23C) or below. Best if refrigerated". Best, for NOT required. And keeping it refrigerated and then taking it back out would cause it to sweat and possible cause degradation of the capsules. So, you SHOULD store it in the refrigerator AFTER you get it home and keep it there. They have done stability studies and so long as you don't keep it on the car dashboard, you are fine.
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I keep mine in the travel trailor which is not heated or air conditioned all the time. the contants is dried items and contants dry packets to elimates mosture only after you openned it will that start to become a factor. hope this helps answer your question G Allen
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It should be kept refrigerated. It's kept that way in stores, and most mail order retailers ship it cold. I would not order in summer, because they didn't cold package it.
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The temperature of 105 is to hot especially if it just gets dropped off at the house, sitting outside in the heat will do the most damage. If you have it delivered where someone could bring it in right away, it should be ok.
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Even in summer, the product is only out of refrigeration for a few days during shipping, which is not enough time to cause deterioration below the stated cfus. Over the summer we may add expedited shipping options for those requesting it.
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We opened ours immediatly after we got them, but they weren't shipped in any kind of temperature-controlled way, just a lot of packing tape and peanuts, so my assumption would be just a cool dry place. I hope this helps.
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I've not needed, thankfully, in negative temps. but I've had it with me and I'd tend to believe it will function, of course I keep it accessible so body warmth will keep it from possible freezing, if its "packed" then whats the point of having it?