GENIUS COOLER HACK | $22 Bucks

This video follows Jack along as he tests out a theory in a simple version we have seen all over the internet. Its a fairly genius cooler hack for the person who first figured it out. Not everyone wants to or can buy the 300,400,500 dollar high end coolers and also doesn"t need that much cooler production. This video shows an igloo cooler modification Jack did in order to see if he could boost some hours out of a $14 igloo cooler to be able to use it out on the boat or at the beach sufficiently.
Follow along as Jack tests out this theory!!

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Igloo cooler
Great stuff insulating spray foam

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[mjayamamoto]

Melting ice and ice water is always 32°F, so no need to take temps until after all ice has melted. Until then the real test is how much ice is left. Otherwise, great test. Thanks!

[jgutie]

I have the same cooler, I took off the lid and placed it on a flat surface to help the foam travel inside the lid. Second, there's a cap/plug near where you drilled the hole, i used the existing plug hole to stuff the foam.

[susans]

I couldn't see how you did the silicone gasket. That would be helpful to show.

[UguysRnuts]

The cooler in the middle is insulated by the other two coolers beside it. The air circulating around the outside coolers will melt ice faster.

[jeffbguarino]

You put the blue modified one in the middle where it would have two sides protected by the other two coolers. So I would say you should do this a third time with at least a 6 inches of separation. Also dead airspace inside a cooler should have not effect. The dead air in the cooler will be the same temperature as the ice water combo. So the heat flow through the walls should only depend on the R value and the area of the inside of each cooler. They all looked pretty similar in size.

[WhatsUpWithSheila]

I am pausing this video at 7:24... my prediction is the blue cooler in the middle will retain the ice longer because it is insulated on two sides by the other two coolers. I will now resume watching the video : )

Edit... I quit watching at 7:45 already know the results...SMH

[pkant]

Hello ...nice video mate
I have an igloo marine ultra
Am afraid I need to use my drills too...
Let me ask you, why you choose to make the holes inside instead outside....
avoiding
Keep cooling !!!

[SiriusSolar]

Try it again but put the modified cooler on the left. Over long-term certain air circulation patterns could have been at play.

[MoSportsUSA]

One large hole was a mistake. You need multiple small holes barely larger than the foam can's spray straw. The foam was shooting right back out of that single entry hole because all the small volume of foam did was compress existing air within the lid. You need not only air escape holes but also holes to allow you to reach every region within the lid. Sorry to say but that alone invalidates any further comparisons and testing using that cooler.

[shawnyu]

I waited for the foam to dry before cleaning up. A lot easier to clean. Also use more than one hole to spray the insulation.

[redsresearch]

Wouldnt the foam and silicone be bad for your health even after it cures ?

[kisbushcraftdownunder]

I recently pulled two cheap coolers apart both had gaps in the base insulation one was in two pieces with a gap and the other had a two inch square gap for a non existent drain a quick check with a strong light would reveal any gaps, I got a 30% increase in ice retention by fixing the gap and foam filling the lid regards Mike

[altheamcnabb]

ARTIC WAS A BIG RIP OFF. Glad you saved us $100 bucks. ty

[metalwolf]

I believe it’s a fail of a test since the unmodded cooler is different then the modded one. They should be the same style for best results. I have seen other videos where they used two identical coolers and foaming the lid made it work worse. The modded cooler in the video also has the bulk of the bottom off the hot ground a little due to its design, which would help, unlike the other coolers.

[jeanouellet]

putting your modified cooler between 2 coolers and another plastic box helps with isolation...

[davidpetrusewicz]

The blue top should be a place to fill cover with water leave cover in freezer so it becomes a block of ice

[markjenkins]

You're an extremely practical web video; couldn't make it without ya!

[allenadair]

I wonder instead of the spray foam if saltwater inside the walls would keep things cooler? Seeing that saltwater has a lower cooling point. Anyone tried this as an alternative? Thanks for the info.

[vegaskse]

Mmm Lager. From my home state, hope you drank the cold one after the video :)

[gorpsnookem]

He switched that blue cooler cause the foam screwed it up. The microfone issue was alie to make the switch. LoL, before he got started. I love these vids where people use a product they're not experienced with