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21st January 2009, 06:17 PM
Lotz-A-Landies

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Originally Posted by jonesy61

Another precaution if the dry ice charged esky is in the cabin with you. Make sure there is some ventilation around the lower regions of your vehicle cab. Odourless and colourless makes this heavier than air gas become an asphixiation risk if it builds up in your car.

Too true, the dry ice trucks were phased out of use because of risks to the drivers. They would climb into the trucks to get something and asphyxiate, only to be found later dead and frozen with their feet poking through the door.
21st January 2009, 07:45 PM
PhilipA

BUT your tomatoes will become "spritzer" tomatoes.In fact any fruit and unsealed meat etc will have a distinct CO2 taste.
It is also a very fine line between cold and frozen. Probably OK for beer but swmbos will not be impressed.
I used it 32 years ago to be precise, and decided a fridge was a much better idea.
For an extended stay those cheapo gas /electrics would be worth a try.
Regards Philip A
22nd January 2009, 08:38 AM
Rastas000

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Originally Posted by jonesy61

Another precaution if the dry ice charged esky is in the cabin with you. Make sure there is some ventilation around the lower regions of your vehicle cab. Odourless and colourless makes this heavier than air gas become an asphixiation risk if it builds up in your car.

That is a very good point that I was remiss in identifying. In a moving car, with an aircon on, it is not generally going to be an issue.

I have heard of a person sleeping in the back of is ute having difficulties because of the dry ice esky in close proximity.. CO2 is a silent killer for sure
6th October 2009, 11:27 AM
WhiteD3

Arctic Ice, 14 Tombo St, Capalaba. $40 for a 4 day block.
6th October 2009, 06:08 PM
Blknight.aus

Im also a fan of the frozen bottles of water or the frozen sawdust and water thing.
6th October 2009, 09:46 PM
Captain_Rightfoot

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Originally Posted by WhiteD3

Arctic Ice, 14 Tombo St, Capalaba. $40 for a 4 day block.

Hmmm.. that sounds expensive to me. With a good esky you can get at least 4 days out of block ice :o
6th October 2009, 10:11 PM
flagg

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonesy61

Another precaution if the dry ice charged esky is in the cabin with you. Make sure there is some ventilation around the lower regions of your vehicle cab. Odourless and colourless makes this heavier than air gas become an asphixiation risk if it builds up in your car.

not a problem in a defender, I can assure you :p :wasntme:

I can see the road through the door seals !

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