Two Freezer Tricks/Hacks
Oct 17, 2023 08:26:28 #
Put a small container of water in the freezer and let it freeze. Then, put a quarter on top. You might want to let the quarter get cold before putting it on top of the ice. If you are away for a few days, and power goes off, the ice will melt, and the quarter will drop to the bottom of the container. Naturally, the power would have to be off for quite a while before the ice melted, but you would certainly know you had lost power.
The easiest way to open an envelope without damaging it is to put it into the freezer for at least an hour. Depending on the kind of glue and paper, the envelope could open itself - or not. I might try this one later.
Thanks to The Family Handyman.
The easiest way to open an envelope without damaging it is to put it into the freezer for at least an hour. Depending on the kind of glue and paper, the envelope could open itself - or not. I might try this one later.
Thanks to The Family Handyman.
Oct 17, 2023 10:07:33 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Put a small container of water in the freezer and ... (show quote)
I always know if the power went out because my clocks are flashing.
Oct 17, 2023 11:18:09 #
JohnSwanda wrote:
I always know if the power went out because my clocks are flashing.
Ah, yes.
Oct 17, 2023 12:13:36 #
JohnSwanda wrote:
The thing with the quarter at the bottom of the container will let you know the power was out for quite a while. With the flashing clocks the power could have been out for only a second.I always know if the power went out because my clocks are flashing.
Oct 17, 2023 12:14:42 #
EdJ0307 wrote:
The thing with the quarter at the bottom of the container will let you know the power was out for quite a while. With the flashing clocks the power could have been out for only a second.
Right, and if it's been off for that long, you'll have a stinky fridge.
Oct 17, 2023 13:04:22 #
As far as the envelope is concerned, I haven't tried it but I would expect it would depend on the temperature in the freezer. Note that the freezer as part of your refrigerator is not as cold as a dedicated freezer. Your refrigerator might get to 20F but a good chest freezer can get to 0F. We had a chest freezer full of meat. House painters were painting the porch in late fall and unplugged one of them to use a light and didn't plug it back in. We were away for a week. When we got back the freezer was still frozen (but starting to soften).
OTOH, if mail goes by plane, do they heat the baggage compartment so the mail doesn't open when you get to high altitude (which could be -30F)? What happens to your mail in your mailbox in parts of the country where the temperatures get 'way below 0F in the winter? I've been in Alaska at -40F (February).
OTOH, if mail goes by plane, do they heat the baggage compartment so the mail doesn't open when you get to high altitude (which could be -30F)? What happens to your mail in your mailbox in parts of the country where the temperatures get 'way below 0F in the winter? I've been in Alaska at -40F (February).
Oct 17, 2023 13:06:33 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
As far as the envelope is concerned, I haven't tri... (show quote)
Now you've got me scared!
I have an envelope cooling in the freezer.
Oct 17, 2023 13:08:21 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Now you've got me scared!
I have an envelope cooling in the freezer.
I have an envelope cooling in the freezer.
Report your results, please.
Also "depending on type of glue and paper" probably also depends on whether you moisten the glue with a sponge or your tongue. I lick it. My wife can't stand to lick things she's not planning to eat.
Oct 17, 2023 13:09:16 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Put a small container of water in the freezer and ... (show quote)
A marble or button is cheaper than a quarter
Oct 17, 2023 13:11:27 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
A marble or button is cheaper than a quarter
You do get the quarter back after the test.
Oct 17, 2023 13:13:02 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Right, and if it's been off for that long, you'll have a stinky fridge.
Not necessarily. Most of the things I put in the chest freezer long term are vacuum packed so you won't smell it until you open the packaging.
Oct 17, 2023 13:21:27 #
I've read about the quarter in the freezer trick. The purpose is that if the ice melts, the freezer could have been warm for quite a while and the freezer contents, primarily the meats, could spoil. So if you come back from your trip and you find the quarter on the bottom of your cup, it's time do discard the meats and anything else that could spoil.
Oct 17, 2023 14:13:29 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
A marble or button is cheaper than a quarter
Are you sure? Nowadays the dollar won’t buy you a cup of coffee! I think the marble or button are more valuable ! lol…
Oct 17, 2023 14:37:15 #
TheShoe
Loc: Lacey, WA
jerryc41 wrote:
Ah, yes.
And they will start flashing well before the quarter gets dunked.
Oct 17, 2023 15:46:04 #
Mustanger wrote:
Are you sure? Nowadays the dollar won’t buy you a cup of coffee! I think the marble or button are more valuable ! lol…
I have a cake tin full of buttons I'll sell you for $.20 each 😃
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