Can the filters be put into a freezer to keep bacteria down when not using for several months?
634866
I'm not a doctor but I play one on T.V. Freezing can prevent further contamination, but can suspend or preserve and make dormant some bacteria that will revive after they thaw. I feel that the best method of killing water born bacteria is fresh air and/or direct sunlight. Salt, sugar or heat work well also. You can lightly spray a bit of gin or vodka on them and rinse them off prior to freezing. I doubt that the taste of the water will be affected for any length of time. What ever method you use, clean before freezing.
2214707
Yes, you can. If you like the taste of the water from your refrigerator, go for it! These filters are optional.
1238495
Absolutely! Just give em a quick rinse and place in freezer. When it's time for a frosty mug of beer you are ready. That's exactly where I store mine.
2202257
I do not think you can. You can buy filters fairly cheap. Search on internet. Do you have the in-refrigerator ice maker? If so does it work? Mine quit few days after warranty-expiration. Piece of junk.
564866
As far as I know, fine! We've had ours for six months with no problems. (There is no freezer compartment.)
1508741
Yes. Soak them in the sink for about 20 minutes, then freeze them. I keep mine in ziplock bags because they do leak a little as they thaw. They stay pretty cold though.
1524936
Insulation only helps if there is and initial heat source, including the water. But with a strip of the heat tape that should cure any possibility of the filter freezing if there is some insulation, but it probably doesn't need a lot.
251383
I stored them in air-tight plastic containers for months and they were fine. You could put them in the freezer too.
618785
You probably could after removing metal filter. Make sure there are no metal screws in lid or handle
1603062
I would not see why they could not be stored.There is no expiration date on the filters themselves, so they should last forever, I would think.
1278593
Yes, freezing them gives them a longer shelf life. We freeze them, tightly sealed, and they stay fresh for several months. We take out small supplies to use, keeping them in a jar with a tight lid.
907006
I am pretty certain they have shelf lives that are months. But we freeze them and they last for very long times and work perfectly when thawed.
479032
No, you put them in the freezer to cool them down. However, they only go down to a certain temperature, then stop getting colder regardless of how cold your freezer is. Not sure how they do that, but it works!
298483
It is more an issue of preference. Over time, the filter will absorb odors and develop a more rough texture. I think I've replaced after about 15 uses and I sterilized before each use. Storing in fridge as manufacturer recommends causes mold to develop. I store dry.
668656
I've never used them in the freezer for something like raw meat. I've used them for basil leaves and stuff like that. The ziplock freezer bags with the air pump are pretty great for keeping things fresh.
476894
Yes I put a weeks worth in the fridge at a time so they are nice and cold. Just don't freeze them is the only storage caution.
917551
Yep. They just create a large surface area for the bennificial bacteria to live on. They are pretty large though. Make sure you measure your filter and get the right size for your specific application.