Annihilate the rules with our original Master Mod Controller. for Xbox One. Let this hidden weapon’s appearance as an unassuming standard-button Xbox One controller leave the competition running for cover when you shoot faster, reload quicker and run longer. Berkeley Electronic Press Selected Works.
- Introducing EVGA Precision X1. With a brand new layout, completely new codebase, new features and more, the new EVGA Precision X1 software is faster, easier and better than ever. When paired with an NVIDIA Turing graphics card, the new EVGA Precision X1 will unleash its full potential with a built in overclock scanner, adjustable frequency curve and RGB LED control.
- Download Mac/SMC Fan Control for Windows (+ Temp) for free. Allows control of fans in Apple computers in Windows and monitoring of temperatures. All Intel Macs supported + any conflicting programs are automatically closed and reopened.
- Mar 03, 2020 Download Hacker's Keyboard apk v1.40.7 for Android. A full 5-row keyboard including arrow and Esc/Ctrl keys, intended for tablets.
By Mark Corke
Want your drinks and snacks to stay cold longer without forking over hundreds for a high-end cooler? Here's how to hack a cheap model.
Photoscape x photo editor 2 9. Photo: Thinkstockphotos.com/Jupiterimages
Until I got my latest boat, I'd never owned a boat with a fridge. I'd always used a cooler. It was OK and it fit nicely on the boat, but the performance was far from stellar. The ice melted within a day, and I thought that this was just the way it had to be. Then a couple of years back, manufacturers started to come out with what can only be described as 'supercoolers' that, even in 90-degree daytime temperatures, could retain ice for days on end. These are fantastic products, but at $200-plus, way outside my budget, so I looked for a way to upgrade my existing cooler.
For best results, use spray foam recommended for filling large gaps. Some cans have an R-value printed on the side. The higher the R-value, the better the insulation.
By and large, the more insulation that a cooler has, the better it will perform. The insulation serves two masters: It keeps the heat out and keeps the cold in. I therefore figured that given the right materials, it should be more than possible to upgrade the basic cooler I already owned.
On further investigation, it turned out that many cheap coolers are just an inner and outer skin of plastic with an air space between them. If this space can be filled with some sort of insulation, rather than just relying on dead air, the contents of the cooler will stay cold far longer. To check if your cooler has only an air space between the inner and outer skins, open the lid and try to squeeze the inner and outer sides between your thumb and forefinger. Another way to tell is to tap the outer case with a knuckle. It will sound hollow if there's nothing in there apart from air.
Before undertaking this project, be sure to read and follow the spray-foam manufacturer's directions, taking note of recommended temperature and humidity ranges. Always wear protective equipment, including gloves, face mask/respirator, and eyewear.
Here's how to upgrade yours.
1. With the lid removed, drill a series of half-inch holes around the top rim of the cooler, placing them them about 4 or 5 inches apart. The spacing isn't critical, but aim for neatness. These holes are used to inject the foam and allow trapped air to escape. When the job is complete and the lid replaced, the holes will be covered by the lid.
2. Insert the dispensing tube from the foam can into each hole in turn and fill until the space is about 50 percent full. The foam will expand in every direction. If you overfill, the pressure of the expanding foam will distort the cooler and may burst the sides apart. Wait a few minutes, and if the foam does not start to come out of the holes, add a little extra. Depending on the size of your cooler, you will need one to two cans.
Drill some holes in the underside of the lid and repeat the procedure. The lid is far smaller, so be careful not to overfill. You'll need a lot less foam than you did for the walls of the cooler.
3. After leaving the foam to fully cure overnight (sometimes up to 24 hours), use a sharp knife to trim flush any excess that has squeezed out of the holes.
4. Screw the lid back on the cooler. Add ice and drinks and enjoy!
Standing The Test Of Time
1+1+1=1 Preschool Packs
Although far from scientific, I measured how long it took a 5-pound bag of ice to melt, both pre- and post insulation. With no extra insulation, the ice melted to almost nothing within four hours when the cooler with the ice inside was placed outdoors in the shade on an 80-degree day. After adding the insulation, there was still some ice left a day and half later — a dramatic and marked improvement! In use, I found that with the hacked cooler kept in the shade in the interior of the boat, a bag of ice lasts for a three- or four-day cruise, whereas previously, I'd be adding ice every day.
— Published: June/July 2018
Recommended Articles
Boat Coolers
Coolers are essential onboard equipment, even if your boat has a dedicated icebox or refrigerationBoat Cooler Basics
No matter the size of your boat, a cooler is essential. Here are a few ways to get the most out of yours Navicat for mysql 12 1 1959.The Curious Double Life Of The Trailer Hitch
Equipment that you can add to your tow vehicle from practical to zany
Tech Support
Degree Of Difficulty
Tools and Materials:
- Drill
- Knife
- Tape measure
- Spray-foam insulation (I used Great Stuff Big Gap Filler)
Time: 1 hour.
Cost: $10 plus the cost of the cooler.
BoatUS Magazine Is A Benefit Of BoatUS Membership
Membership Also Provides:
Cooler Controller Pro For Hackers 1 1 1 download free. full Version
- Subscription to the print version of BoatUS Magazine
- 4% back on purchases from West Marine stores or online at WestMarine.com
- Discounts on fuel, transient slips, repairs and more at over 1,000 businesses
- Deals on cruises, charters, car rentals, hotel stays and more ..
- All For Only $24 A Year!