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JBaLLEN66 09/14/21 3:08:35 PM #1:	I checked, the ice cubes were still shaped and my ice cream looked normal? Power went off at like 4-5am and came back on ummm 9-11 --- The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is the worst Zelda Game by far. <cite>JBaLLEN66 posted [p:958051107] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>I checked, the ice cubes were still shaped and my ice cream looked normal? Power went off at like 4-5am and came back on ummm 9-11 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CommonStar 09/14/21 3:09:04 PM #2:	yeah, just keep it closed. <cite>CommonStar posted [p:958051121] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>yeah, just keep it closed. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The_Hat 09/14/21 3:09:26 PM #3:	Keep it closed and you're good. --- https://www.twitch.tv/mattthehat I stream Beat Saber Monday-Friday at midnight PST! You can request songs for me to dance to, even the Kirby Dance! <cite>The_Hat posted [p:958051137] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>Keep it closed and you're good. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doom_Art 09/14/21 3:09:49 PM #4:	stop fucking opening it to gawk at it and you'll be fine --- Not removing this until Mega Man 64 is released on the Wii Virtual Console. Started on: 12/1/2009 https://imgur.com/mPvcy <cite>Doom_Art posted [p:958051151] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>stop fucking opening it to gawk at it and you'll be fine </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eston 09/14/21 3:09:50 PM #5:	If everything is still frozen it should be ok. Generally you want to avoid opening it while the power is out to keep the cold in --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg https://imgur.com/8kjZU <cite>eston posted [p:958051152] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>If everything is still frozen it should be ok. Generally you want to avoid opening it while the power is out to keep the cold in </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kaldrenthebold 09/14/21 3:09:56 PM #6:	When power goes out do not open your fridge or freezer for any reason unless absolutely necessary. You should last about 1 day in the fridge and I think 2 days or so in the freezer. --- http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u223/chocolateFRESH/arts/kraid.png - Thanks GP cosmonaut! https://imgur.com/TuJWAR8 <cite>Kaldrenthebold posted [p:958051160] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>When power goes out do not open your fridge or freezer for any reason unless absolutely necessary. You should last about 1 day in the fridge and I think 2 days or so in the freezer. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 09/14/21 3:10:22 PM #7:	Protip: https://www.rd.com/article/quarter-frozen-cup-of-water/ <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:958051171] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>Protip: https://www.rd.com/article/quarter-frozen-cup-of-water/ </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JBaLLEN66 09/14/21 3:12:06 PM #8:	i didnt open it all --- The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is the worst Zelda Game by far. <cite>JBaLLEN66 posted [p:958051216] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>i didnt open it all </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Serious Cat 09/14/21 3:17:28 PM #9:	If your ice cream didn't melt and refreeze, you're probably fine. --- I are Serious Cat This is serious thread <cite>Serious Cat posted [p:958051418] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>If your ice cream didn't melt and refreeze, you're probably fine. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sabrestorm 09/14/21 3:18:07 PM #10:	Mine was fine after 8 hours --- The Truth is the Truth <cite>sabrestorm posted [p:958051438] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>Mine was fine after 8 hours </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dark_SilverX 09/14/21 3:18:20 PM #11:	lick the icecream deep --- Abortions need to be banned. Wear protection. don't compare games to feces -- if you've an opinion worth mentioning, do so civilly <cite>Dark_SilverX posted [p:958051442] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>lick the icecream deep </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeoRavus 09/14/21 3:21:16 PM #12:	Shit could get to room temp for a couple hours and still be fine. Why is everyone afraid of everything --- This is where cool people write stuff. <cite>LeoRavus posted [p:958051546] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>Shit could get to room temp for a couple hours and still be fine. Why is everyone afraid of everything </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Christian RULES 09/14/21 3:23:05 PM #13:	I moved everything to the refrigerator and put it back to the freezer after power is back, and everything was fine. --- RIP Man Fan - Nine Years Strong - https://youtu.be/O8swXwLlgAI TRUMP 2024EVER - Promises Made! Promises Kept! #MAGA <cite>Christian RULES posted [p:958051586] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>I moved everything to the refrigerator and put it back to the freezer after power is back, and everything was fine. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SiO4 09/14/21 3:25:21 PM #14:	You should be good for at least 24 hours. ...Having said that, it depends on how good your 'fridge is, how warm it is out, and if you don't open it up. Also, it will depend on how much you have in there. A pound of chicken will not last as long as a full freezer. Ice helps keep ice cold. --- "Whatever the reason you're on Mars, I'm glad you're there, and I wish I was with you." ~Carl Sagan. Currently playing: Flight Simulator X.~PC <cite>SiO4 posted [p:958051661] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>You should be good for at least 24 hours. ...Having said that, it depends on how good your 'fridge is, how warm it is out, and if you don't open it up. Also, it will depend on how much you have in there. A pound of chicken will not last as long as a full freezer. Ice helps keep ice cold.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CommonStar 09/14/21 3:26:43 PM #15:	Christian RULES posted... I moved everything to the refrigerator and put it back to the freezer after power is back, and everything was fine. the fridge would just thaw it faster than if you just left it in the freezer. fridge temp is usually around 38 F. the frozen food in the freezer would just keep the freezer around the freezing temp around 0 F for a few hours. <cite>CommonStar posted [p:958051710] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>Christian RULES posted... </cite> <quote>I moved everything to the refrigerator and put it back to the freezer after power is back, and everything was fine.</quote>the fridge would just thaw it faster than if you just left it in the freezer. fridge temp is usually around 38 F. the frozen food in the freezer would just keep the freezer around the freezing temp around 0 F for a few hours. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SiO4 09/14/21 3:41:36 PM #16:	CommonStar posted... the fridge would just thaw it faster than if you just left it in the freezer. fridge temp is usually around 38 F. the frozen food in the freezer would just keep the freezer around the freezing temp around 0 F for a few hours. You might mean 32F --- "Whatever the reason you're on Mars, I'm glad you're there, and I wish I was with you." ~Carl Sagan. Currently playing: Flight Simulator X.~PC <cite>SiO4 posted [p:958052169] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>CommonStar posted...</cite> <quote> the fridge would just thaw it faster than if you just left it in the freezer. fridge temp is usually around 38 F. the frozen food in the freezer would just keep the freezer around the freezing temp around 0 F for a few hours. </quote> You might mean 32F</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 09/14/21 3:48:03 PM #17:	SiO4 posted... You might mean 32F If the freezer starts at 0F, it'll take a good long time to creep up to 32. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:958052340] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>SiO4 posted... </cite> <quote>You might mean 32F</quote>If the freezer starts at 0F, it'll take a good long time to creep up to 32. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SiO4 09/14/21 3:52:41 PM #18:	Questionmarktarius posted... If the freezer starts at 0F, it'll take a good long time to creep up to 32. I think we are mixing metaphors here...as it were. --- "Whatever the reason you're on Mars, I'm glad you're there, and I wish I was with you." ~Carl Sagan. Currently playing: Flight Simulator X.~PC <cite>SiO4 posted [p:958052447] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote> If the freezer starts at 0F, it'll take a good long time to creep up to 32. </quote> I think we are mixing metaphors here...as it were.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kingdrake2 09/14/21 4:23:29 PM #19:	food goes bad after 2 days maximum. after day 3 it's tossing it out. a bad storm in 2007 caused me to throw out 10 pounds of ground beef i bought for the month. did get reimbursed (wouldn't of bought it if i knew a bad storm was going to knock out power for 6 days). doesn't compare to Louisiana some are unlucky not to have power for at least 2 weeks or more. --- Explorers In The Further Regions Of Experience, demons to some, Angels To Others: Pinhead <cite>kingdrake2 posted [p:958053345] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>food goes bad after 2 days maximum. after day 3 it's tossing it out. a bad storm in 2007 caused me to throw out 10 pounds of ground beef i bought for the month. did get reimbursed (wouldn't of bought it if i knew a bad storm was going to knock out power for 6 days). doesn't compare to Louisiana some are unlucky not to have power for at least 2 weeks or more.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CommonStar 09/14/21 7:27:36 PM #20:	SiO4 posted... You might mean 32F https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely No, I know what I mean. <cite>CommonStar posted [p:958059229] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>SiO4 posted... </cite> <quote>You might mean 32F</quote> https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely No, I know what I mean. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Swagnet0 09/14/21 7:28:57 PM #21:	Doom_Art posted... stop fucking opening it to gawk at it and you'll be fine --- https://imgur.com/geZ5deW f\|u\|t\|a -- My anti-drug <cite>Swagnet0 posted [p:958059259] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>Doom_Art posted... </cite> <quote>stop fucking opening it to gawk at it and you'll be fine</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SiO4 09/14/21 9:03:07 PM #22:	CommonStar posted... https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely No, I know what I mean. Now I am curious as to what my Freezer comes in at. Actual Zero is very low. But both my Freezer and normal frig are set very low, so I am not worried about it. Maybe I'll stick my outdoor thermostat in there and see what I get. --- "Whatever the reason you're on Mars, I'm glad you're there, and I wish I was with you." ~Carl Sagan. Currently playing: Flight Simulator X.~PC <cite>SiO4 posted [p:958062078] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>CommonStar posted...</cite> <quote> https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely No, I know what I mean. </quote> Now I am curious as to what my Freezer comes in at. Actual Zero is very low. But both my Freezer and normal frig are set very low, so I am not worried about it. Maybe I'll stick my outdoor thermostat in there and see what I get.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hornswoggled 09/14/21 9:37:08 PM #23:	Consider yourself lucky. Had a power outage that lasted for days last month. Had to throw out all the food. <cite>Hornswoggled posted [p:958063151] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>Consider yourself lucky. Had a power outage that lasted for days last month. Had to throw out all the food. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thronedfire2 09/14/21 9:41:02 PM #24:	SiO4 posted... Now I am curious as to what my Freezer comes in at. Actual Zero is very low. But both my Freezer and normal frig are set very low, so I am not worried about it. Maybe I'll stick my outdoor thermostat in there and see what I get. freezers are supposed to be around 0F or below --- I could see you, but I couldn't hear you You were holding your hat in the breeze Turning away from me In this moment you were stolen... <cite>thronedfire2 posted [p:958063243] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>SiO4 posted... </cite> <quote>Now I am curious as to what my Freezer comes in at. Actual Zero is very low. But both my Freezer and normal frig are set very low, so I am not worried about it. Maybe I'll stick my outdoor thermostat in there and see what I get.</quote> freezers are supposed to be around 0F or below </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SiO4 09/14/21 10:53:31 PM #25:	thronedfire2 posted... freezers are supposed to be around 0F or below I am now coming in at -13.4. Holy shit!! --- "Whatever the reason you're on Mars, I'm glad you're there, and I wish I was with you." ~Carl Sagan. Currently playing: Flight Simulator X.~PC <cite>SiO4 posted [p:958065156] in Power outa... [t:79661430]...</cite> <quote>thronedfire2 posted...</cite> <quote> freezers are supposed to be around 0F or below </quote> I am now coming in at -13.4. Holy shit!!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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