Anyone have info on how these handle freezing? Would like to keep a few in the storage box in the back of my truck, but they will freeze in winter.
1128309
I would say like any other liquid storage container just dont fill it all the way so there is room for expansion.
2210502
Not sure. I did freeze mine but haven't defrosted them yet. I hope they taste alright. I will post when I do defrost them though. They are the same kind that Whole foods and Trader Joe's sell in small containers. They are not that mushy and they were the hit of my party. Everyone loved them!!!
461796
I put mine in the ice cube bin in my freezer to "frost" them so I can put cold drinks in them in the summertime.....I have never had a problem with them doing this.
1763974
I have not done that yet. You may want to try it first. I do use these a lot, I just never froze them. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
621813
I do not have a direct answer but if I froze them I would open them and dump them out in a ice cube tray and freeze them that way. Reason being I am not sure that the plastic container is designed to be frozen? or rated to be frozen. Just my 2 cents maybe some one will chime in their thoughts to help answer your question.
1177164
we used to store for days in the freezer with no problem. The only issue we have is that they are pretty fragile - one drop on the floor and they will be done. I have re-ordered though overall satisfied.
1847525
We have had our set for several years. We live in Texas and most winters are not bad. This past winter was a freezing one. Our set has stayed fine.
1322062
They don't freeze I live in alaska I love these and we have then in all are wreckers and persnol vehicles they do get a light ice on them when on in a sno blow but wipes rite off
2243943
A couple hours. They don't freeze solid, but they do stay cold for a while. I feel they work better than ice due to no melting. My wife and I use them all year to keep a small cooler, cold. They are great!
464569
I've had mine for one winter and two summers now. I believe their recommendation is to leave the batteries unplugged, but to charge them up once or twice during the winter. I stored mine in an unheated garage, but I doubt it got below freezing in there. My advice is to take the batteries into the house if you have concerns over the winter. I haven't noticed any degradation in power or longevity in mine. Hope it helps.
1075535
I kept mine in the freezer until I was ready to use them. That worked well.
1588178
These boxes are made of plastic and should last several seasons if they are stored away from freezing with the dirt in them and away from blisteringly hot sun. If you buy them now, just put then in a garage or basement and they should be fine.
1154565
Is it ok to store in the vehicle? I read the manual and it says never to let it freeze and store at room temperature.
2243121
I haven't spent a winter with mine. But my husband doesn't think it will freeze because of the small surface of contact within the metal parts. I live in a very cold area during winter too. We feel they should work year round.
1797136
I would think that would not be problem during the warm weather. But if you are in a cold area where it could freeze it would be a problem. I would check with the factory. Richard
1366282
I have not used mine in the freezer since they have a tendency to crack on the bottom. Once they crack they do not work but use E6000 glue on the crack to once more seal from air getting into them.
1180215
I have not tried to put them in the freezer. I am writing this to you as I sit next to the pile of used ones that need to be heated again to make them liquid, they become solid after use. That pile has been there for several weeks. Really not worth the money. I would not buy these again, they are a total pain. If after you heat them if there is even one crystal left, this can be very hard to see, they will just reheat when you take them out of the hot water and you are stuck heating them again to reset. They do not stay warm for nearly long enough to make them worth it. I would strongly urge you to skip these and go with an old fashioned water bottle. Sometimes an oldie is a goodie. I have not tried to put them in the freezer. I am writing this to you as I sit next to the pile of used ones that need to be heated again to make them liquid, they become solid after use. That pile has been there for several weeks. Really not worth the money. I would not buy these again, they are a total pain. If after you heat them if there is even one crystal left, this can be very hard to see, they will just reheat when you take them out of the hot water and you are stuck heating them again to reset. They do not stay warm for nearly long enough to make them worth it. I would strongly... » Read More I have not tried to put them in the freezer. I am writing this to you as I sit next to the pile of used ones that need to be heated again to make them liquid, they become solid after use. That pile has been there for several weeks. Really not worth the money. I would not buy these again, they are a total pain. If after you heat them if there is even one crystal left, this can be very hard to see, they will just reheat when you take them out of the hot water and you are stuck heating them again to reset. They do not stay warm for nearly long enough to make them worth it. I would strongly urge you to skip these and go with an old fashioned water bottle. Sometimes an oldie is a goodie. « Show Less