how long can it store the ice?
1150083
The ice container is not refrigerated so it's more like having ice in a small cooler. It doesn't stay frozen very long but as they melt the water is recycled to make more ice.
841479
If I had to guess about a pound of ice. You have to keep in mind it makes 9 cubes at a time. It will take a bit to fill the bin and it will melt and the water is recaptured and re freezes it cannot store ice for a long period. It makes a batch of ice ever few minutes depending on the size of cubes you want. We find that we can make enough ice to fill an ice bucket and then we let the machine go at its regular capacity and have had ample ice for a small gathering of about 10 people.
1907367
I make beer jocky boxes out of them. We do fill them with ice and I have to say the ice lasts 4 to 5 hours sometimes longer if not in direct sunlight
649634
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
590215
It depends, if you empty the bin into baggies or another bin for freezing its around a gallon size bag, if you leave the ice in the bin and don't remove it the ice will build up until the light indicating the ice is full lights up and its probably a little more than a gallon baggie. I myself leave the ice in the bin and use it straight from the machine and what ever ice does not get used melts and is refrozen into more ice, this way I don't have to fill the water constantly.
649637
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! :)
1005850
Guess it holds about 20 oz. Insulation is okay, it's just air and since I live in the deep South nothing keeps the ice from melting after awhile.
716034
I put it in the freezer for 20 mins. It kept it cold for 15 mins. I hope this helped.
20094
I put 4 bags of ice in mine and loaded it with beverages. 2 days later, yes 2 days later there was STILL ice in it!!!
1225418
We shave a large bowl full and store it in the freezer for later use. It forms a slight "crust" if harder ice but generally stays nice and soft. I would expect a cooler full might melt some.
1535374
It depends upon the outside temperature and the temperature of the water when you add the ice. The manufacturer says 18 hours and I have had it last that long in my air conditioned home. I have had it last 24+ hours in the fridge. But, in warmer settings, 6 -12 hours is more realistic. To maximize the time, start with a cool bottle (running cold water into it or even keeping it in the fridge). Then, use ice plus COLD water from the fridge (otherwise the warm water will melt the ice before the outside air gets a chance). Then, try to minimize time in direct sunlight. Using a room temperature bottle, plus cold water and only about 4 ice cubes, my bottle keeps at least some ice for the entire 10+ hours of my commute plus workday (desk work).
398063
It didnt take long to defrost. I did a trial run with this product. I placed it in a foil thermal wrap with a frozen ice container. Didnt last long, but my ice container was still frozen
445299
I had minds for almost a year now and it keeps my ice cubes for at-least 10 + plus hours, but I have notice if I put crushed ice it does not last as long as Ice cubes etc. But overall all it's been awesome for me, I suggest ask to get it replaced and see if the new one last longer etc. mahalo 808HI
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.
1109349
We put some ice in it and it stayed cold for the whole party, maybe a couple of hours. It's really thick glass so I think that helps.
514876
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!
981897
I'd say a pretty long time. I've filled the jug up for a hot outside practice from 7 to 9 pm and still have there be ice in there in the morning.