Can normal ice be used instead of dry ice?

mothered · 04-26-2019, 05:21 AM

(04-25-2019, 12:25 PM)Glux007 Wrote: Well, is there any alternative to the dry ice - boxing method? I need to return a nest thermostate (and harddrive for a different ‘project’) Can I just box them -empty?

Regards
Dries

What's the weight of the Item?

Glux007 · 04-27-2019, 07:15 PM

(04-26-2019, 05:21 AM)mothered Wrote:
(04-25-2019, 12:25 PM)Glux007 Wrote: Well, is there any alternative to the dry ice - boxing method? I need to return a nest thermostate (and harddrive for a different ‘project’) Can I just box them -empty?

Regards
Dries

What's the weight of the Item?

About 220 grams to be specific. Can it go with an real empty box or should I try to get some dry ice using a fire extinguisher?

mothered · 04-28-2019, 03:42 AM

(04-27-2019, 07:15 PM)Glux007 Wrote:
(04-26-2019, 05:21 AM)mothered Wrote:
(04-25-2019, 12:25 PM)Glux007 Wrote: Well, is there any alternative to the dry ice - boxing method? I need to return a nest thermostate (and harddrive for a different ‘project’) Can I just box them -empty?

Regards
Dries

What's the weight of the Item?

About 220 grams to be specific. Can it go with an real empty box or should I try to get some dry ice using a fire extinguisher?

It's touch and go at that weight.

Some carriers round off the weight to the nearest figure (hence will succeed), whilst others document It's exactness (thus will fail). To be on the safe side, I'd say opt for the dry Ice.

Glux007 · 04-29-2019, 12:22 PM

Thanks! I’ll go that way!

Filament · 06-13-2020, 07:04 PM

(06-13-2020, 06:58 PM)Octo2009 Wrote: Yeah man that is possible

This has already been explained in previous posts, but it's important to use dry ice > regular ice since dry ice sublimates (from solid to gas). Don't use regular ice, it'll be very suspicious.
Possible, yes. Smart, no.

And why revive a thread older than a year that has already been answered lol.

mothered · 06-14-2020, 03:22 AM

(06-13-2020, 07:04 PM)Filament Wrote: Don't use regular ice, it'll be very suspicious.

Moreover, It will melt when stored at the carrier's depot awaiting delivery, hence the weight discrepancy will result In a failed SE.

Filament · 06-14-2020, 04:56 AM

(06-14-2020, 03:22 AM)mothered Wrote:
(06-13-2020, 07:04 PM)Filament Wrote: Don't use regular ice, it'll be very suspicious.
Moreover, It will melt when stored at the carrier's depot awaiting delivery, hence the weight discrepancy will result In a failed SE.

The same would apply for dry ice, no?

mothered · 06-14-2020, 07:53 AM

(06-14-2020, 04:56 AM)Filament Wrote:
(06-14-2020, 03:22 AM)mothered Wrote:
(06-13-2020, 07:04 PM)Filament Wrote: Don't use regular ice, it'll be very suspicious.
Moreover, It will melt when stored at the carrier's depot awaiting delivery, hence the weight discrepancy will result In a failed SE.

The same would apply for dry ice, no?

No.

You allow enough time for sublimation based on the capacity of the dry Ice, the delivery schedule (duration In transit) and atmospheric conditions.

Rednaxela1 · 06-14-2020, 11:04 AM

What am i reading? haha. Please don't use normal ice, is this a joke thread?

mothered · 06-14-2020, 12:25 PM

(06-14-2020, 11:04 AM)Rednaxela1 Wrote: What am i reading? haha. Please don't use normal ice, is this a joke thread?

Unfortunately, users are still adamant on using traditional Ice cubes.

I've read this (as a guest) on many boards. Logic has It, that they'll melt before (or when) the package reaches the carrier's depot.