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anticuchos
Dec 29, 2005, 06:13 AM
Generally, how long does ice cubes last (until it melts) in a cooler box? Assuming the cooler is kept at room temp.

RickJ
Dec 29, 2005, 10:17 AM
It will depend on
1. What that room temperature is
2. The size of the cubes, and
3. The type of cooler (http://www.igloocoolers.com/results?searchString=&activities[]=4741) you're using.

If this is an "actual use" type of question rather than a Chemistry one, I can say this:

When my family goes camping, we use a thick one with a good sealing lid - and ice blocks instead of cubes, and the ice lasts 3-4 days.

fredg
Dec 29, 2005, 10:27 AM
Hi,
As rickj stated, it depends on the type of cooler.
A Styrofoam cooler will usually keep ice cubes about 24 hours, maybe a little longer, depending on the outside temperature. Some of the larger, stronger coolers, won't keep them as long as a true Styrofoam cooler.