If you have meats, hot dogs, dry goods etc, you should go ahead and drain the water frequently. This will prevent your meats and dry goods from becoming soggy. For those merely cooling beer, soda, or water; go ahead and leave the water in the cooler.
If any water is drained from the cooler, it will be replaced by warm air, unless you can create a vacuum in the cooler. All things being equal, leaving the water in the cooler will keep things cooler, longer.
Keep the water as long as there is ice in it (and your food is sealed in containers that protect it from sogginess). So if you're nearing the end of your trip and the ice has begun to float in its own melt, don't drain the cooler yet.
How long does the water stay fresh? Once a bottle is opened and in use on your cooler, the water is best enjoyed 30 days. Your cooler is also designed so the water doesn't come into contact with the air until it's released from the taps, helping it maintain its freshness.
For residential customers, we service the water system every 6 months. All water dispensers tend to get a build-up of bacteria and biofilm. More information on this topic can be found in our blog titled how clean is your water bottle.
Common contaminants found in bottled water cooler dispensers
Everything from the outside environment is capable of being introduced into the cooler, including heterotroph bacteria. Once inside a water cooler, certain types of bacteria can feed in rubbers and seals within the dispenser and multiply.
Water is an essential component of an air cooler, as it is the medium that enables the evaporation process. Without water, an air cooler would not be able to cool the air effectively, and simply be a dry air cooler.
Cubed ice is the most common and readily available ice, yet will last slightly less than blocked ice. In our results block ice will last about a half of a day longer. However, internal temperature on cooler contents will be higher, as there is less surface area contact between contents and ice as compared to cubed ice.
A 3lb (1.5kg) bag of ice left in a 73-75°F room, without insulation, will melt in about 5-7 hours. Larger coolers vary a lot in their cold-keeping capacity. Styrofoam coolers can prevent melting for about 12 to 24 hours, while higher-quality coolers can keep ice for as much as four days.
If you have meats, hot dogs, dry goods etc, you should go ahead and drain the water frequently. This will prevent your meats and dry goods from becoming soggy. For those merely cooling beer, soda, or water; go ahead and leave the water in the cooler.
One of the key features of YETI coolers is their rotomolded construction. This process involves heating and melting plastic pellets in a mold to create a seamless, one-piece shell. This construction method results in a cooler that is incredibly durable, able to withstand the wear and tear of outdoor adventures.
2 months shouldn't be any problem, assuming the water has been kept in proper conditions and you can't visibly see or taste anything wrong with it. Of course it's always your choice.
Water dispensers are a common fixture in offices and homes alike. These machines provide a convenient and accessible source of filtered drinking water for everyone. However, something that often gets overlooked when it comes to water dispensers is the potential for mould growth.
Be sure to replace the evaporative cooler pads as needed and to frequently refill the water tank. Your air cooler can last for many years and give you cool air all summer long if you maintain it properly.
We recommend replacing the liquid in these systems every one to two years. How long does a water cooler last? Typically, most liquid cooling systems last three to seven years.
Making sure you use enough ice in your cooler is key. We recommend following a ⅔ ice, ⅓ contents ratio. This means that one-third of your cooler can hold your cold drinks and food, while the other two-thirds should be filled with ice if you fill the cooler completely. The more ice you use, the longer it will last.
One way of ensuring instant cooling is by letting the pump run while filling the tank with water. The pump will run the water through the cooling pads, allowing them to soak the water beforehand. You can run the fan after the tank is full. This helps the cooler to cool the air, as soon as you turn it on.
The most important way to keep your cooler cold is to keep the heat out. A great way to do this is by lining the inside of your cooler with aluminum foil, which helps reflect heat and light that will quickly melt your ice. You can also use thermal bubble wrap to help keep the hot air out and cool air in.