Anyone use this ice maker "outside" in the summer heat? How well does it make and keep ice in hot conditions?
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I bought two and gave them as gifts so I can't answer about them specifically. However, another person I know that has an ice maker does keep his outside, more to keep his beer cold than anything else. Yes, it can act as a cooler but like a cooler, the ice will melt quicker. And like a cooler, keep it out of the sun.
1324723
If this is the same product that I own (it looks like it) I have found NO defects in it. It makes ice quickly. It obviously isn't a freezer, so one shouldn't expect it to stay frozen for an extended period.
405610
I'm sorry I really couldn't say for sure, I only use mine when the grandchildren are here. I really am happy with it and it works very well. It shaves the ice quite fine. hope you have a great picnic
2045706
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 :-)
758762
NO!! It will only get between 45-50 degrees. Just hot enought for it to melt ice. Sorry!
690157
In case anyone else sees this and is wondering about it withstanding elements - I used this last winter. I regularly heated up water in a tea kettle and poured it over the ramp surface to melt snow and ice. Worked beautifully without causing any damage.
296331
I have haf mine for two or so years now and I cannot complain about the amount of time the ice melts. It will melt faster if in the sun, but we always mad ours when "ordered" lol the kids love to see the ice fall so that in itself was a treat... I am sorry, but as for an exact amount of time would be up to the weather conditions but agagin, I am very satisfied with mine! Hope this helps or you can get a better answer... :-D
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.
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This is kind of a mixed bag. It makes lots of ice and it makes ice fast. However, there is a design weakness in that if the ice sensor breaks off (easy to do). The unit stops working and as far as I can tell can't be fixed. If you get one, be very careful not to damage the ice sensor. Boudraux
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Bill - we have used it in cold weather with very good results (32 degrees and above), but not sure about performance in sub zero weather. Sorry we couldn't be of more help. Have you called the manufacturer for input?
1868516
It works great for snow and even some ice. I have not tried it in sand yet but I think it would work just fine.
977033
Now let me start by saying I live in little rock but we have had out snowiest and iciest winter in 50 years. It has fared pretty well outdoors but it is under an awning or covered deck. The ice last pretty well. Certainly enough for a party, it's not a yeti obviously but has done the trick. I really like the drain feature. This was well thought out. Just make sure it arrives without damage. Mine had some but had to use it the day it arrived so didn't feel right about returning it after it had been used
1008310
Check the temperature of the freezer. It needs to be well below freezing before the ice maker will work. Around 0 to 10 degrees F.
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I personally use two little ice pack/bricks during the day. I do live in the tropical state if Qld on Australia so it's quite hot. Keeps cold for hours and hours. Great investment!
1756599
Yes, the one I purchased works quite well keeping at least a fairly large opening in the ice, providing the temp stays above Ø°F.I don't see why you would want to leave it in year-round though, unless you live at the south pole :) NEVER let the water get so low that it exposes the heater to open air, as it may tend to overheat.
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It does make super fine ice. It's really nice. My only complaint is the water drainage is a little lacking but if you prop up the internal tray just a bit it drains well. Hope this helps!
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I agree with M. Oliwa--the cooler is not meant to hold temps low enough for ice not to melt, though in a cold environment, it is, as M. Oliwa says, theoretically possible. Bottom line, don't count on this for storing ice, just for keeping food at refrigerator temps. And it works fine for that.