Freezer interior literally filled with ice, how to safely proceed?
May 1, 2022 17:17:35 #
lamiaceae wrote:
That is too easy and practical, and no fun. Move ... (show quote)
Ok, I like your thinking better!
May 1, 2022 17:33:43 #
Toment wrote:
You have to let it stand upright for a day or two after
I transported an old fridge laying down in the back of my pickup (with a cap).
I told the recipient to leave it sit for three or four days before turning it on.
That was nine years ago this month.
He's still using it.
May 1, 2022 17:35:37 #
Toment wrote:
Loosen the ice with a little water, then turn the freezer on its side to let the block slide out...
The sides and bottom will melt first.
May 1, 2022 17:47:39 #
BassmanBruce wrote:
Thanks for the ideas so far. br A little more info... (show quote)
Will either end of a garden hose attach to the drain? Run the hose under the garage door. But don't pinch the hose with the garage door. Use no force (Chisel/ice pick). If the walls and bottom are enameled, any surface buggering will probably start rusting at the damage site.
I use a stand fan to accelerate the thawing when I defrost our small chest freezer.
The ice chunks along the side walls where the coils are located fall off in a while.
I do this once a year and don't have to use the drain, just a terry towel to remove any remaining ice & water.
May 1, 2022 18:13:46 #
Longshadow wrote:
Will either end of a garden hose attach to the drain? Run the hose under the garage door. But don't pinch the hose with the garage door. Use no force (Chisel/ice pick). If the walls and bottom are enameled, any surface buggering will probably start rusting at the damage site.
It didn’t occur to me to look for a drain, it’s a stand up 18ish cu ft freezer. I will look for one tomorrow, this would really simplify thigs, Thanks!
May 1, 2022 18:16:53 #
BassmanBruce wrote:
It didn’t occur to me to look for a drain, it’s a stand up 18ish cu ft freezer. I will look for one tomorrow, this would really simplify thigs, Thanks!
Possibly not on an upright. Most all chest freezers have them.
If it does not, tilt the freezer a bit to one side and try to put a drip pan under the low side where the water would run out. You'd have to figure how often the drip pan might need to be checked depending on the melt speed.
May 1, 2022 18:36:20 #
Considering all info
I’d get it out to the curb with top removed and call the city to haul it away. IMHO
I’d get it out to the curb with top removed and call the city to haul it away. IMHO
May 1, 2022 18:39:18 #
May 1, 2022 18:40:04 #
rmalarz wrote:
If you want to add a little excitement to this project, remember, that there's no problem that can't be solved with a sufficient quantity of high explosives.
--Bob
--Bob
May 1, 2022 18:40:59 #
Toment wrote:
Considering all info
I’d get it out to the curb with top removed and call the city to haul it away. IMHO
I’d get it out to the curb with top removed and call the city to haul it away. IMHO
Why
May 1, 2022 19:11:55 #
alx
Loc: NJ
rmalarz wrote:
If you want to add a little excitement to this project, remember, that there's no problem that can't be solved with a sufficient quantity of high explosives.
--Bob
--Bob
May 1, 2022 19:53:20 #
May 1, 2022 23:37:49 #
bikinkawboy
Loc: north central Missouri
You can’t leave it outside unattended? I figure if someone is big enough to steal an 800 pound block of ice, or desperate enough to steal an 800 pound block of ice, let them have it.
May 1, 2022 23:41:36 #
bikinkawboy
Loc: north central Missouri
Then again, Southern California is having a drought. Someone there might pay you for the water the ice contains. Make them pay for shipping though.
May 2, 2022 02:38:10 #
What you need: Drill and bits, Eye bolts, chain, automotive engine lift.
Proceed as reasonable.
Proceed as reasonable.
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