Dry Ice
DRY ICE
As of April 23, we will no longer be holding dry ice in stock for the interim. We can still supply Dry Ice in bulk if ordered prior.
It has unfortunately become to expensive and no longer viable. This is due to huge cost increases in energy mainly due to the green renewable energy policy being instigated.
We hope you understand.
Dry Ice
is unique to other types of ice as it stays colder for longer. Dry Ice,,,,,
Is not Ice. It is a solid form of carbon dioxide, 99.98% pure in fact, that never leaves behind liquid residue or mess. It is often used for fishing trips, camping for keeping your Party Ice frozen longer. It is used in the food industry and food and medical transportation. Also the automotive engineering industry. Dry ice can keep food cool or frozen for longer periods of time, including ice cream, thanks to its dependable quality. It is also often used to create smoke effects at special events, parties and nightclubs and in film and television.
Dry Ice. Do's and Don'ts.please read
carefully.
Plan on using 2 to 4 kgs of dry ice for every 24-hour period depending upon the size and quality of the ice chest. (Approx 4kg to an 60lt esky,1-2 days)
For larger containers and longer camping or travelling times, multiply dry ice blocks by these rates.
Dry Ice, at -73°C, will freeze and keep frozen everything in its container until it is completely sublimated. These frozen items will take some extra time to thaw because they have been so cold.
Dry Ice will keep everything frozen in this ice chest, including extra Party ice and Ice blocks.
DO NOT get Dry Ice wet!
DO NOT PUT DRY ICE IN AN AIR TIGHT CONTAINER!!
DO NOT INGEST DRY ICE!!!
DO NOT use Dry Ice with carbonated Drinks. Beer, Soft drink, etc. It can explode within minutes.
Ideally, keep non-frozen goods to be refrigerated with regular ice in a separate ice chest. Or at least keep non frozen items as far from away from Dry Ice as possible.
Any fruit or meat must be made airtight. (Snap lock bags, tupperware) Co2 will be absorbed into any flesh making the product "fizzy". Meat, fruit, etc.
Not all Eskys are Equal!! A quality, expensive urethane and Fibreglass Esky can give you double life span as a plastic esky with a hollow lid. The best storage container is a three-inch thick urethane insulated box. Lining the inside of your ice chest with sheets of Styrofoam will increase the life of Dry Ice.
DO NOT put Dry Ice in your Freezer at home. It will not be there the next day!
If the Dry Ice is placed on top of the food (cold sinks), it will work better. However it is sometimes in the way so many people prefer to keep the Dry Ice on the bottom of the ice chest for convenience. When packing items in the container fill the empty space with Polystyrene Sheets, Towels, Sheets, dirty clothes in a sleeping bag cover, folded newspaper. Any "dead air space" will cause the Dry Ice to sublimate faster. Dry Ice sublimation (changing from a solid to a gas) will vary depending on the temperature, air pressure and thickness of insulation. The more Dry Ice you have stored in the container, the longer it will last.
More Handy tipsand links!
www.dryiceinfo.com/camping.htm
www.abldistribution.com.au/p-9313-polystyrene-foam-boxes-non-airline-approved.aspx
DRY ICE
FOG
Dry ice comes in Pellets or Blocks. Either can used. Dry Ice when combined with hot tap water can produce vigorous bubbling water and voluminous flowing fog. For example, with 2 - 4 kgs of Dry Ice in 6-8 lts of hot water, the greatest amount of fog will be produced the first 5 to 10 minutes. There will be far less fog for the next 5 to 10 minutes as the water cools down and the volume of Dry Ice diminishes. As the water cools, the fog becomes wispier. Dry Ice makes fog because of its cold temperature, -73°C, immersed in hot water, creates a cloud of true water vapour fog. When the water gets colder, the Dry Ice stops making fog, but continues to sublimate and bubble. The fog will last longer on a damp day than on a dry day.
HOW
TO MAKE FOG
For each 15-minute period put 2 to 4 kg's in 1 kg pieces of Dry Ice into 6-10 lt's of hot water. This will make lots of fog depending upon the temperature of the water and the size of the pieces of Dry Ice. Hotter water will make more fog. Very hot water will add its own rising steam to the vapour cloud. If there is no steam the fog will flow down hill and in the direction of any air movement. A small fan can help control the direction. Smaller pieces of Dry Ice. ie. 1 kg pieces, with more surface area produce a greater volume of fog and cool the water down much faster. In both cases the result is more fog for a shorter amount of time. Keep the water hot with a hot plate, electric skillet, or some other heat source to produce fog for a longer time. Otherwise when the water gets too cold it must be replaced to continue the fog effects. If the container is completely filled with water the fog will flow over the sides the best. But the Dry Ice sublimation will vigorously bubble the water and splash it out. Even a ¾ filled container will splash some so place the container where spilled water will not ruin anything. The water vapour fog will also dampen the area it flows across. Be careful because after some time floors do get slippery
To make 1-2 kg Blocks, you must purchase a 5-6kg Block and cut or break it up. 5kg blocks areas small as we can make!!
Application Amount Duration
Witches Punch 2-4 kg's Up to 15 mins
Witches Cauldron 2 to 4 kg's Up to 15 Mins
Small Room (Use 2 Pots) to 10kg's Up to 20 Mins
HOW TO TRANSPORT AND STORE DRY ICE UNTIL READY TO USE
The best container to transport and store Dry Ice is a Insulated Container. (Esky). It will still sublimate, depending on the amount of open space in the vessel. so plan to pick up the Dry Ice as close as possible to the time it will be used. Dry Ice is very cold so use insulated gloves to handle it. Do not store Dry Ice in your refrigerator freezer. The extremely cold temperature will cause your thermostat to turn off your freezer. (But it will keep things frozen if your refrigerator breaks down in an emergency.) Do not store Dry Ice in a completely airtight container. The sublimation of Dry Ice to Carbon Dioxide gas will cause any airtight container to expand until a hole opens or it explodes.
POOL & JACUZZI
Dry Ice dropped directly into a heated swimming pool could make fog for up to ½ an hour or longer depending on the water temperature and the size of the Dry Ice pieces. Because of the Jacuzzi's hot water, it makes the most fog the quickest. As long as the water is kept hot, it can take 20kg's per hour. The Dry Ice will carbonate the water for several days. If possible drain the Jacuzzi. The swimming pool will read more alkaline during this time so wait to add acid until the carbonation has dissipated. If the temperature of the water in a swimming pool, fountain, waterfall, or birdbath is too cold (less than 60°F) the Dry Ice will bubble but produce much less fog.
ADD DRY ICE TO BEVERAGES
It is OK to put Dry Ice into beverages for drinking as long as the Dry Ice is
NOT INGESTED. Use 1 to 2 kg's of Dry Ice for each litre of room temperature punch. Use larger pieces of Dry Ice not small pieces. The Dry Ice is heavier than ice and will sink to the bottom. Do not use any regular ice! The Dry Ice will do the cooling and MUST NOT be eaten or swallowed. Too much Dry Ice will freeze the beverage so have extra standing by. It will bubble and give off the most fog when the beverage is room temperature. When most of the Dry Ice has sublimated, it will surround itself with ice and float to the top. There is still a small piece of Dry Ice in the centre of these ice pieces so do not serve or eat them. Carefully ladle the beverage into drinking glasses without any Dry Ice. Add regular ice to glasses for cooler drinks.
Ingesting Dry Ice could result in serious injury or Death!
