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Camelbak reservoir stored in freezer - question.
Hi All
Having just bought a camelbak I understand its a good idea, once cleaned, to store the reservoir in the freezer until needed. Apparently this prevents any nasties growing in it! A question for anybody out there who stores theirs in the freezer - do you store all the 'bits' in the freezer too? By 'bits' I mean the tubing, mouth piece and valve, screw cap and the white rubber (?) washer/seal that fits around it. I was wondering if any of the above, apart from the reservoir, would become brittle or damaged? Thanks, Regards, Paul - with a clean and sterilised camelbak waiting to decide whether to put the lot in the freezer ;o) My Lake District walking site: www.lakelandwalker.co.uk |
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I have stored my two in the freezer (all parts) over the last year. Have had no problems at all. This method sure beats all that drying out of the system. RD "Paul Rose" wrote in message ... Hi All Having just bought a camelbak I understand its a good idea, once cleaned, to store the reservoir in the freezer until needed. Apparently this prevents any nasties growing in it! A question for anybody out there who stores theirs in the freezer - do you store all the 'bits' in the freezer too? By 'bits' I mean the tubing, mouth piece and valve, screw cap and the white rubber (?) washer/seal that fits around it. I was wondering if any of the above, apart from the reservoir, would become brittle or damaged? Thanks, Regards, Paul - with a clean and sterilised camelbak waiting to decide whether to put the lot in the freezer ;o) My Lake District walking site: www.lakelandwalker.co.uk |
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"R.D" wrote in message
... Hi I have stored my two in the freezer (all parts) over the last year. Have had no problems at all. This method sure beats all that drying out of the system. RD Thanks for your reply. That settles it then. The whole lot is going in the freezer! As for the drying out, I still done that before packing it all into a poly bag prior to popping it into the freezer. Never thought about not actually bothering to dry it out. -- Regards, Paul (R) My Lake District walking site: www.lakelandwalker.co.uk |
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R.D wrote:
Hi I have stored my two in the freezer (all parts) over the last year. Have had no problems at all. This method sure beats all that drying out of the system. Seconded! I just rinse the whole lot out then stuff it in the freezer until next use, no problems for several years. Is it a 'Camelbak' though? I have heard some suggestion that other makes using different materials might be more prone to freezer damage - but no evidence... |
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"Paul Rose" wrote in message ...
"R.D" wrote in message ... Hi I have stored my two in the freezer (all parts) over the last year. Have had no problems at all. This method sure beats all that drying out of the system. RD Thanks for your reply. That settles it then. The whole lot is going in the freezer! As for the drying out, I still done that before packing it all into a poly bag prior to popping it into the freezer. Never thought about not actually bothering to dry it out. Indeed a Cunning Plan, and one I had not heard of. I hang mine in the airing cupboard, with a kitchen roll insert stuck in the reservoir, and the cap off... Unfortunately, I can't use your plan as I have a small freezer, and a wife. M. |
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Michael Murray wrote:
"Paul Rose" wrote in message ... "R.D" wrote in message ... Hi I have stored my two in the freezer (all parts) over the last year. Have had no problems at all. This method sure beats all that drying out of the system. RD Thanks for your reply. That settles it then. The whole lot is going in the freezer! As for the drying out, I still done that before packing it all into a poly bag prior to popping it into the freezer. Never thought about not actually bothering to dry it out. Indeed a Cunning Plan, and one I had not heard of. I hang mine in the airing cupboard, with a kitchen roll insert stuck in the reservoir, and the cap off... Unfortunately, I can't use your plan as I have a small freezer, and a wife. How much space does she take up? druidh |
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"wheeler" wrote in message
... R.D wrote: Hi I have stored my two in the freezer (all parts) over the last year. Have had no problems at all. This method sure beats all that drying out of the system. Seconded! I just rinse the whole lot out then stuff it in the freezer until next use, no problems for several years. Is it a 'Camelbak' though? I have heard some suggestion that other makes using different materials might be more prone to freezer damage - but no evidence... Mine is the 2005 Camalbak Mule so it should it be alright in the freezer. -- Regards, Paul (R) My Lake District walking site: www.lakelandwalker.co.uk |
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"Michael Murray" wrote in message
om... "Paul Rose" wrote in message ... "R.D" wrote in message ... Hi I have stored my two in the freezer (all parts) over the last year. Have had no problems at all. This method sure beats all that drying out of the system. RD Thanks for your reply. That settles it then. The whole lot is going in the freezer! As for the drying out, I still done that before packing it all into a poly bag prior to popping it into the freezer. Never thought about not actually bothering to dry it out. Indeed a Cunning Plan, and one I had not heard of. I hang mine in the airing cupboard, with a kitchen roll insert stuck in the reservoir, and the cap off... Unfortunately, I can't use your plan as I have a small freezer, and a wife. Yes, it is a good idea. The guy in my LBS told me about it when I bought my Camalbak. Storing it in the airing cupboard might be providing the ideal conditions for breeding nasties i.e. nice and warm and possibly moist if you are putting damp clothes in there to dry? Mind you, I suppose if you wash it again before use there shouldn't be a problem. Just a thought. -- Regards, Paul (R) My Lake District walking site: www.lakelandwalker.co.uk |
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"Paul Rose" wrote in message ...
"wheeler" wrote in message ... R.D wrote: Hi I have stored my two in the freezer (all parts) over the last year. Have had no problems at all. This method sure beats all that drying out of the system. Seconded! I just rinse the whole lot out then stuff it in the freezer until next use, no problems for several years. Is it a 'Camelbak' though? I have heard some suggestion that other makes using different materials might be more prone to freezer damage - but no evidence... Mine is the 2005 Camalbak Mule so it should it be alright in the freezer. Paul, I also have the Mule (2003/4?) and love it. Well designed, and perfect size for cycling. Just for clarity - my wife insists on putting food in the freezer! - being recently married, I still find some of her habits quite odd. (No mountain bike cleaning in the bath?) Storing Reservoir in the airing cupboard - I give it a good rinse, Fill the reservoir, put the cap on, and 'flush' the tubing by squeezing the bladder. Have never had a problem with nasties. ymmv, m. |
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"Michael Murray" wrote in message
om... "Paul Rose" wrote in message ... "wheeler" wrote in message ... Paul, I also have the Mule (2003/4?) and love it. Well designed, and perfect size for cycling. Just for clarity - my wife insists on putting food in the freezer! - being recently married, I still find some of her habits quite odd. (No mountain bike cleaning in the bath?) Storing Reservoir in the airing cupboard - I give it a good rinse, Fill the reservoir, put the cap on, and 'flush' the tubing by squeezing the bladder. Have never had a problem with nasties. Yes, they are a decent size. I wanted something a little bigger (ohh missus!) to store a few extras on longer days out but its not too big (ohh missus again!) so as to be a nuisance. Why don't you remove the fish fingers from the box, put your camalback in it and pop the box back in the freezer? Only remember when the wife asks if you want fish fingers for tea to say NO! -- Regards, Paul (R) My Lake District walking site: www.lakelandwalker.co.uk |
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