Can Lab Armor Beads be used for an ice bath without the Chill Bucket or other parts?
There are a number of different ways to use Beads. Many customers place containers of Beads in their refrigerators, incubators and ovens. When creating an ice bath, one goal is to keep the beads dry. So its a good idea to separate the beads from the ice packs, which accumulate condensation. We recommend using some kind of mesh wire or fabric. Also, any condensation that builds on the surface of the beads will be able to drip through the mesh. Its important to keep the beads from soaking in water for extended periods of time. Besides attracting contamination, excessive water contact will tarnish the surface of the beads and reduce the fluidity of the bath. Also, as an alternative to ice packs, dry ice can be used to make a colder bath (<0 C).
