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Title: Cooler box tweak!!
Post by: dugong on July 02, 2015, 02:28:35 PM

This is a quick (if somewhat messy) mod for those cheap cooler boxes to improve the coolness :hnthnt:

1. Separate the two sections - you can see why they don't really work so well (some are better than others)

Title: Re: Cooler box tweak!!
Post by: dugong on July 02, 2015, 02:30:23 PM

2. Spray sealing foam into the gaps - not too much as it expands and you will battle to keep the inside section in - this stuff is strong!!
    Insert the inner section clipping it in - put a weight to press down as when this dries it won't budge.

I used this PU foam but you can get get various brands at most hardware shops like BW.

Title: Re: Cooler box tweak!!
Post by: dugong on July 02, 2015, 02:33:36 PM

3. Drill 9mm hole into the lid and a few smaller release holes - insert nozzle all the way and pump foam whilst slowly removing the nozzle so it spreads.

The lid is obviously the most important as it gets hammered by the sun!!

Title: Re: Cooler box tweak!!
Post by: dugong on July 02, 2015, 02:37:21 PM

4. Let the foam dry overnight - cut off the excess and done!!

I have done a few of these crappy Addis types over the years and they make a 100x improvement, also check out the handle on the yellow one - very easy fix - why turf it if you can use it for bait :nuts:

Title: Re: Cooler box tweak!!
Post by: L Hooker on July 02, 2015, 02:42:53 PM

Very nice thanks for sharing. What foam is that? Have you got a pic?

Title: Re: Cooler box tweak!!
Post by: dugong on July 02, 2015, 02:48:40 PM

Hah forgot the pic - see edit.

Title: Re: Cooler box tweak!!
Post by: SAfish on July 02, 2015, 03:30:57 PM

 (clap) Very nice and thank you for sharing. I have two of those Addis type ones and they don't work too well so I don' use them often. My wife complains when I take my Safari bait cooler to a braai.  :hehe:

Title: Re: Cooler box tweak!!
Post by: dugong on July 02, 2015, 03:48:24 PM

I also have a 18l Safari that's never seen bait, best thing for drinks/ice at a braai, boat or camping..............plus its too expensive to make smelly w;k

Title: Re: Cooler box tweak!!
Post by: L Hooker on July 02, 2015, 04:02:48 PM

excellent thanks  :corrct: very good idea!

Title: Re: Cooler box tweak!!
Post by: SAfish on July 02, 2015, 04:38:26 PM

Quote from: dugongboy on July 02, 2015, 03:48:24 PM

I also have a 18l Safari that's never seen bait, best thing for drinks/ice at a braai, boat or camping..............plus its too expensive to make smelly w;k

:hehe: Mine is a bit smelly. I just tell the people it is the new flying fish beer, it even comes with an authentic smell.  :hyst:

Title: Re: Cooler box tweak!!
Post by: isivuba on July 02, 2015, 04:54:02 PM

Nice one  :rck"  :+ cred:

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Post by: John F on July 02, 2015, 06:16:41 PM

I like it! :+ cred:

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Post by: REEFMAN on July 02, 2015, 06:23:32 PM

Good job there Doogs!  :+ cred:

Title: Re: Cooler box tweak!!
Post by: MIKE PIKE on July 02, 2015, 08:01:46 PM

 (clap) ...now thats a clever fix for all those old cooler boxes that lie around ... :Like:

Title: Re: Cooler box tweak!!
Post by: Allie on July 03, 2015, 05:02:58 PM

Thanks for sharing the idea :+ cred: