Is there a way for water to drain out of the bottom as the ice melts?
1752256
No drain hole in the bottom. We actually used this as a float for our cooler, rather than using it as a cooler alone. Note that the 'top' of this cooler tube is not attached to the bottom.
1752257
I don't think so. We always just put a cooler in the ice chest. I assume you would just have to dump the water out.We use this at the lake every year and its always a big hit. Definitely worth the money!
1752258
No and why would you want it to. Even if all the ice melts at least your drinks would still be in cold water. Also, after having this at the lake for a couple of long hot summer days, the best thing to do is to set a regular cooler inside of it. Ice stays much longer. What ever size cooler you can fit in there, it will hold it. We have a 56 quart cooler with wheels and it fits in there just fine. Hope this helps. This thing is super though and if you plan to spend all day floating, this is a must.
1350358
there is a plug at the bottom of the cooler that can be easily reached from the inside and the water drains from that to a tube that is attached.
568475
Yes, the stainless basin would hold ice, but not real deep, cans ok but bottles would need to lay down or be only covered with ice for about 1/2-Doesn't have a drain hole in the basin and it would hold water from melted ice to be poured out. But you can lift the basin with attached screen up and dump it.
2200254
In my opinion it should go on the bottom. If it was on top, water may get into it. Also being on the bottom will allow for any condensation to drain out.
128339
I have drained mine we get cold here and I don't want it to freeze and split.
1366845
This item does not have a drain. I just scooped out the excess water and added fresh ice as needed.
958082
No, water is in the bottom portion. When it cools down enough to lift out the rack, you just pour out into the sink.
713465
It cannot be submerged in water because of the fan motor and batteries. So if it is loose ice that will be melting no
2226743
I don't think it would work well at all. It's quite deep and the bottom is a plastic but cardboard-like panel that is not flush against all sides (there's a little gap but definitely suitable to keep garbage from falling out). It's quite possible the panel would fracture under the weight of ice as well.
179022
Nope. Just make sure you drain the water in the outlet pipe. Or make sure that you pump antifreeze into the outlet pipe
156455
No you don't. If it produces ice while out, the ice will just go down in the water.
249884
I don't think there's a way to do it. You would need to fill the unit with water, but it is a sealed unit with no visible way to add more water.
1190829
No, there isn't. You have to eyeball it as you fill. Also, you must empty the water out entirely after you are finished, or else the bottom will rust.
1626988
Absolutely, I have filled mine about have way and frozen it then filled up with water, cool water for a while.
490410
You will easily be able to add ice cubes. Although the plastic top cannot be removed, it flips back, exposing almost the entire top. And the tube that pumps water from the bottom of the pot is fully removable.
639050
Haven't tried it but looking at the soft liner I would think it would eventually leak because of the seams. Try putting the ice in ziplock bags doubled up.
1350363
There is a plug and drain hose in the bottom of the cooler. It works extremely well.