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Great question! As a foam cooler manufacturer, we have a lot of experience and hundreds of stories by regular Joes who swear up and down that their reasonably-priced, thick wall Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam coolers are better at keeping ice and drinks and food cold over a given number of days than hard shell coolers. As an example, I personally took a LoBoy thermal ice chest foam cooler on a camping trip in the Florida heat this past weekend. Left the driveway on Thursday with everything already iced down and come Sunday when I pulled the RV up to the dump station in preparation to head home, I dumped the remaining contents of the cooler and you know what most of it was? That's right - cold, chilly ICE.
Imagine it. A quality thick wall foam cooler or thermal ice chest can literally keep ice cold for DAYS, not just hours. I'm not talking about cheap, flimsy so-called styrofoam coolers that you get for a dollar off the shelf, but a real EPS foam cooler with at least 1" wall thickness. To get the same level of thermal protection from a hard shell cooler requires more thickness. Here's why...
EPS Foam Coolers vs. Hard shell CoolersThe typical "Hard Shell" wall is a sandwich of polyurethane foam between an exterior of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) an interior of Polypropylene (PP).
HDPE has a thermal conductivity 14 to 17 times higher than EPS. PP has a thermal conductivity 3 to 7 times higher than EPS. Thermal conductivity is the rate which a material transfers heat. HDPE and PP also retain the absorbed heat longer.
EPS and polyurethane foam have similar thermal conductivities. Wall thickness then becomes the determining factor.
How well the lid seals also affects thermal performance of the cooler.
So, when you want to have superior thermal protection for keeping ice cold for days and not just hours - and when you want to spend far less money but still get yourself a cooler that will last you YEARS, then you'll want to get a thick wall foam cooler (again, not a flimsy 'entry level' cooler that people just throw away) like the kind LoBoy makes.
But here's another thing that's important to consider. People have had the impression for years that foam coolers are a disposable product. That's not the way it's supposed to be, but because some manufacturers have been making inferior, flimsy foam coolers that leak and fall apart after one or two uses, hundreds of thousand of otherwise recyclable material ends up in the trash or as litter in the environment, and that's just not right.
EPS Foam Coolers are totally recyclable. LoBoy runs a 100% EPS Foam Recycling program because we care about the environment, and what's more, we make superior foam coolers and shipping coolers so that they last for many, many years. That way, people save money, there's less energy consumption, and customers aren't frustrated by broken, leaky foam coolers.
So, if you want to have better thermal protection for your ice - to make it last for days - and if you want to buy a foam cooler that lasts for years and from a green company that actually cares about the environment, think LoBoy EPS Foam Coolers.
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∙ 12y ago
Plastic foam coolers have thicker insulation, which helps to keep the cold air inside and prevent heat from entering. This insulation reduces heat transfer, making it more difficult for the ice to melt quickly compared to other types of coolers. Additionally, plastic foam coolers are generally lightweight and easy to transport, making them convenient for keeping ice frozen while on the go.
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∙ 10y agoIt is used because plastics are good insulators and they can resist the low temperature easily , as well as balance the temperature of the surrounding with the temperature of the refrigerator..
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∙ 13y agoIt is an inexpensive and easy to use insulator.
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A better word than cold?
A better word than cold can be FROZEN .................
Is it safe to eat frozen dinners that come in plastic trays?
Yes it is safe. bacteria would not get into the food.
How do you use dry ice camping?
Dry ice can be used for camping to keep food and drinks cold without the need for a traditional cooler full of ice. Place the dry ice at the bottom of the cooler, layer it with ordinary ice packs or food, and make sure there is ventilation to avoid carbon dioxide buildup. Use caution when handling dry ice as it is extremely cold and can cause burns on bare skin.
How does and ice chest work?
An ice chest works by using insulation to trap the cold from ice, keeping the inside temperature low and preserving the contents. The thick walls of the chest prevent heat from entering, while ice helps maintain a cold environment inside. This combination helps keep food and drinks cold for an extended period of time.
Is plastic shatterproof?
There are many kinds of plastic. Some are rigid, or flexible. Some plastics become brittle if frozen and may shatter if dropped, or be damaged by long exposure to sunlight losing their colour. Some plastics, such as used in shatterproof rulers, are flexible enough to withstand being bent by schoolchildren.
Why ice takes more time to melt in a cooler box?
Ice takes more time to melt in a cooler box because the cooler box is insulated, meaning it slows down the transfer of heat from the surrounding environment to the ice. This insulation helps to maintain a lower temperature inside the cooler box, keeping the ice frozen for a longer period of time.
What film is this quote from if he were any cooler he'd still be frozen baby?
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How for frozen milk?
yes it can as long as it is in a plastic bottle
When you go on a trip on a hot day how do you transport liquids that you need to be kept cold?
You can use a cooler with ice packs or frozen gel packs to keep liquids cold while on a trip on a hot day. Make sure to seal the containers tightly and place them at the bottom of the cooler for better insulation. Avoid opening the cooler frequently to maintain the cold temperature inside.
Which popcorn will pop better frozen popcorn or non frozen popcorn?
i did an experiment on it. the answer is non-frozen.
How is frozen fish packaged?
There are a number of different ways that frozen fish can be packaged, includingfish fillets frozen into a block and wrapped in plastic or paper and placed in a cardboard caseindividually frozen fish fillets packed in bulk with a single liner inside a cardboard caseindividually frozen fish fillets each wrapped in a plastic sheet or bag and placed in a cardboard box with or without a plastic liner.individual fish fillets that have been vacuum-packaged, frozen, then placed in boxes or bags.
Can smarties candy be frozen?
Yes, in my opinion they taste better when frozen!
What Is Better Frozen Or One Direction?
Frozen is way better than one direction! One direction are rubbish!
When water is frozen in plastic does the plastic expand?
No, so you will want to leave an inch or two when filling the bottle as well as leaving it uncovered until the water has frozen.
What material keep the ice cube frozen longest?
Materials with high thermal insulation properties like foam or vacuum-insulated panels can help keep ice cubes frozen the longest, as they reduce heat transfer from the surrounding environment. Using a well-insulated cooler or wrapping the ice cube in multiple layers of insulating material can also help prolong its frozen state.
Can you freeze venison?
Any meat can be frozen, but the quality once you thaw it out - all depends on how well it was wrapped before being frozen. You want to wrap it in plastic, making sure to get all the air out of the plastic bag.
How do you prevent frozen food from becoming freezer burned?
wrap it in foil or plastic
