Thanks for the idea with the olive oil. I've been making blocks of ice for while for trips & camping but my containers end up cracking after a while. Going to give this a try. Thanks
You are welcome Budd. Thanks for taking the time to comment,I appreciate that. It can be vegetable oil,I only have olive oil in the house... Thanks for watching and good camping season. Regards.
Most bins have plenty of 'draft' so release isn't a problem, but be sure to use a plastic bin that is slick & doesn't have pronounced internal ridges or grooves (unlike the dishpan shown in this video). Then put a cheap plastic bag (like a produce bag, or a small trash can liner for really huge block) in it and fill with water. Excess part of the bag provides a convenient way to carry the ice block.
@@obscur156 I just bought a 7cu freezer from Costco last night probably take awhile to get cold enough. But trying to make some good size blocks 15 X 13 X 13. I’m thinking maybe a week but see how long it takes. Thanks for the reply and the video.
@@Daniel-z2j2v Check after 48 hours if the middle is frozen, if not wait 72 hours. I doubt that it will take more than 3 days. Have fun going out and enjoy the great outdoors with your cooler full of 0$ ice block. You are welcome. Thanks for watching,best regards.
Do you have to measure your cooler to make sure the container size/ice size will fit in your cooler? I have a igloo maxcold 62qt with rolling wheels from costco. I am not sure it that big block of ice will fit in my cooler. What cooler do you have? Also how many ice blocks do you need for cooler two on bottom and two on top?
Yes,you need to measure your cooler to make sure the container you are using to make ice will fit your cooler or place them in a way they will fit. I am using huge cooler for long fishing trip and they fit no problem for me. I have Coleman 120 pints. www.coleman.com/coolers/hard-coolers/120-quart-xtreme-5-marine-cooler/SAP_3000002458.html I put two big block on bottom and i am good for at least 5 days in 30 celcius heat. Hope it helps. Thanks for watching,regards.
The oil is necessery because it prevent the plastic container to crack,if it cracks you need to buy more container.I use cold water to release it.Hot water will split the big block in multiple parts.Thermal shock will break them.
Two things : #1 Is your freezer cold enough ? #2 You need at least 48 hours to make sure that the middle of the block freeze. Time is what you need to freeze a big block. Just wait until it becomes a big ice block... I always make my ice block 3 days before long fishing trip.
I tired it and left on counter top same size ice block.Salted and non salted water. They melted at the same speed. Merci d'avoir regardé la video,salutation.
Thanks for this. So easy to do and thanks for tip about the oil.
You are welcome.
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I've never heard about oiling the container so it won't crack when making ice. Great idea. Thanks for creating the video.
Glad you liked it
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Good idea for making large ice block.
Thanks watching, regards 🙂
Thanks for the idea with the olive oil. I've been making blocks of ice for while for trips & camping but my containers end up cracking after a while. Going to give this a try. Thanks
You are welcome Budd.
Thanks for taking the time to comment,I appreciate that.
It can be vegetable oil,I only have olive oil in the house...
Thanks for watching and good camping season.
Regards.
Great Idea.
Thanks for watching and comment.
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Useful video! Thanks a lot!
Thanks for commenting,I appreciate it.
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what about spray can of oil or use sponge to wipe it down? thanks for the ideas for block ice.
Yes ,think of Pam when i started to do this !👍
Most bins have plenty of 'draft' so release isn't a problem, but be sure to use a plastic bin that is slick & doesn't have pronounced internal ridges or grooves (unlike the dishpan shown in this video). Then put a cheap plastic bag (like a produce bag, or a small trash can liner for really huge block) in it and fill with water. Excess part of the bag provides a convenient way to carry the ice block.
Great tips on making your own ice!
Thanks Tom !
I love making ice at home in plastic containers because it is free. We use ice every weekend for games.
Glad you liked the idea,have fun.
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helpful video, thanks so much for this
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This is perfect! I place mine in a pillow case afterwards and break with a short handle sledge, great video
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Thank you for sharing!
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WOW thanks you ... I DID NOT know that ??????
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How long did it take for the water to freeze? Not sure if you mentioned and I just missed it
Usually two days depending on how big your block is and how cold is your freezer.
The center is where it takes longer to completely freeze 🥶
@@obscur156 I just bought a 7cu freezer from Costco last night probably take awhile to get cold enough. But trying to make some good size blocks 15 X 13 X 13. I’m thinking maybe a week but see how long it takes. Thanks for the reply and the video.
@@Daniel-z2j2v Check after 48 hours if the middle is frozen, if not wait 72 hours.
I doubt that it will take more than 3 days.
Have fun going out and enjoy the great outdoors with your cooler full of 0$ ice block.
You are welcome.
Thanks for watching,best regards.
Great video! I'm going camping next week and I'm going to do this.
Glad that you liked it.
Thanks for watching,regards.
Do you have to measure your cooler to make sure the container size/ice size will fit in your cooler? I have a igloo maxcold 62qt with rolling wheels from costco. I am not sure it that big block of ice will fit in my cooler. What cooler do you have? Also how many ice blocks do you need for cooler two on bottom and two on top?
Yes,you need to measure your cooler to make sure the container you are using to make ice will fit your cooler or place them in a way they will fit.
I am using huge cooler for long fishing trip and they fit no problem for me.
I have Coleman 120 pints.
www.coleman.com/coolers/hard-coolers/120-quart-xtreme-5-marine-cooler/SAP_3000002458.html
I put two big block on bottom and i am good for at least 5 days in 30 celcius heat.
Hope it helps.
Thanks for watching,regards.
What size is the dish pan 12 qt or 18 qt?
Mines are 12 QT,just choose something that fits well your cooler !.
Thanks for watching,regards.
You could always fill your sink with hot water and dip the container in to release the block. No oil necessary.
The oil is necessery because it prevent the plastic container to crack,if it cracks you need to buy more container.I use cold water to release it.Hot water will split the big block in multiple parts.Thermal shock will break them.
Thanks a lot. This video is very helpful.
Glad to see that it helped you out.
Thanks for taking the time to comment,I appreciate it.
Thanks for watching, regards.
When I try this I end up with hollow ice blocks with cold water inside. Any suggestions?
Two things : #1 Is your freezer cold enough ?
#2 You need at least 48 hours to make sure that the middle of the block freeze.
Time is what you need to freeze a big block.
Just wait until it becomes a big ice block...
I always make my ice block 3 days before long fishing trip.
I wonder if you add salt would it last longer to the water before freezing
I tired it and left on counter top same size ice block.Salted and non salted water.
They melted at the same speed.
Merci d'avoir regardé la video,salutation.
Just flip the bucket and run water on the bottom and it will fall out in less than a minute
Yes ,exactly what i am doing,takes less than 30 secondes !