View Full Version : Why are eskys made without drain plugs ?
JDarvall
12th December 2006, 06:47 PM
:confused: I mean :confused:
I thought the idea behind a drain plug was to drain away the water (the warmer stuff), leaving the ice (the colder stuff), so that your booze stays colder.
But, for the life of me, I can't find an esky with a drain plug ? :confused:
I spent a good couple of minutes arguing with the bresty checkout chick ...after she said ....' you don't need a drain plug sir '.
dadpad
12th December 2006, 07:34 PM
Water is a preciouse resource apricot. Bring it home and put it on the garden
outback
12th December 2006, 07:37 PM
:confused: I mean :confused:
I spent a good couple of minutes arguing with the bresty checkout chick ...after she said ....' you don't need a drain plug sir '.
Coulda been worse, ya coulda argued with a chesty brestout chick :eek:
ANyway, she was right, sorta, Ya beer will be colder when surrounded with ice cold water as opposed to ice and the air pockets surrounding the beer.
Ya need a drainplug to drain off excess water and add more ice, or beer.
Cliff Rogers
12th December 2006, 07:43 PM
Not her again. :rolleyes:
She sure gets around that one. :D
bsrlee
12th December 2006, 07:47 PM
Some of the larger 'eskies' do have drain plugs - mainly 'Esky' and Coleman brand units. The cheaper & smaller units don't have drains - the cheap ones because its cheaper and the smaller (under 30 ltr?) ones can be tipped up and the water poured out.
I have also noticed that the cheaper units do not actually have any insulation, the are just a blow molded innner & outer - if you want insulation you have to punch out one of the small plugs & pour in a 2 part polyurethane foam.
Skew ChiDAMN!!
12th December 2006, 08:04 PM
If an Esky doesn't have a drain and isn't insulated, it's just a bait-bucket they're trying to fob off on you at esky prices! :mad:
There are times when a drain is needed. When it's not, you just leave it closed. :rolleyes:
E. maculata
12th December 2006, 08:51 PM
Our big one has a drain bung:cool:
don't they all:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: