Dry Ice

Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 09:21
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Can you buy dry ice in Alice Springs?
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Reply By: Damien - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 09:36

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 09:36
Where do you buy the stuff in Sydney? How much? What quantity for a 2 week trip?

Love this place !
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Reply By: David N. - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 09:44

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 09:44
Well, don't know where you buy it, but I was getting on a Qantas 737 a couple of weeks ago in Alice and they were loading it in the galley... So at least someone has it there. Try yellow pages on line...
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Reply By: ays - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 10:03

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 10:03
I got some from CIG in Melbourne a couple of years ago so I imagine a gas supplier would sell it in the alice. Hope this helps.
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Reply By: Damien - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 10:38

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 10:38
Howdy...just found out you can buy dry ice from a company called Air Liquid and there're at 21 Baker St Botany.

You can get it as crushed pellets for $4.20kg or in 5kg blocks for $5.70kg. Perhaps a good way to store it would be to place it on the bottom of the esky followed by a stanless steel plate and or plastic insulation. That way you keep prevent cold burns etc.
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Follow Up By: JohnH - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 11:19

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 11:19
There are a couple of places in Alice that sell it. You might want to order ahead as they only used to get limited amounts. If you want a large quantity that is.
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Follow Up By: Member - Ross - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 12:56

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 12:56
DamienI would advise against placing it staright on the bottom of the esky as you will shorten its life fairly dramatically. The plastic will crack.

Try pouring about 30-50mm of party ice on bottom, wack dry ice in middle and put remainder of wet ice around the sides. That will protect your esky, give you a top deep freeze and some wet ice for later.

Also don't put milk, tomatoes etc with it as if they freeze they end up fizzy like a soft drink.

Happy chillingRosco
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Reply By: johnsy - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 12:24

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 12:24
BOC Gasses elder st. 08 89524922
SMIMAC Pty ltd Kidman st 08 89524111 $8 a block
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Reply By: Rhubarb - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 13:36

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 13:36
Does anybody know where you can get dried ice in Melbourne?
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Follow Up By: johnsy - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 15:10

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 15:10
Hessian bag on the bull bar would keep things (beers) cool down there wouldn't it :-)
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Follow Up By: Rhubarb - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 16:53

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 16:53
Nah, the buggers would freeze! ;)
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Follow Up By: tim - Wednesday, Oct 22, 2003 at 10:50

Wednesday, Oct 22, 2003 at 10:50
boc gases in preston
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Follow Up By: Rhubarb - Wednesday, Oct 22, 2003 at 11:49

Wednesday, Oct 22, 2003 at 11:49
Thanks for that Tim
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Reply By: Chris (W.A.) - Wednesday, Oct 22, 2003 at 02:08

Wednesday, Oct 22, 2003 at 02:08
Don't go putting a few pellets in a plastic bottle with water and sealing. They make a hell of a bang and scare lots of people. I advise against it. Totally irresponsible.Nice southerly coastal fishing trip someday.
Chris
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Follow Up By: chrisfrd - Wednesday, Oct 22, 2003 at 17:15

Wednesday, Oct 22, 2003 at 17:15
LOL! I did that at the scout camp a few months ago! I've never seen more kids bleep themselves before!

The best bottles to use are the thick water bottles.
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Reply By: Member- Rox - Wednesday, Oct 22, 2003 at 22:27

Wednesday, Oct 22, 2003 at 22:27
The whole Question sounds criptic to me, like were do you buy dry ice in the Antartic!!! I thought all Ice was dry its gets wet when it gets warmer

PS I do know what dry ice is ,but dry ice and the Alice sounds funny to me Have 4WD will Explore
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Follow Up By: Jack - Thursday, Oct 23, 2003 at 07:53

Thursday, Oct 23, 2003 at 07:53
Rox
Therapy may help!!
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