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My experience is similar to Edasmus. I use mine in Southern California in the summers. I had a similar unit many years ago that came with ice molds and a rack they fit on. What I have found works the best is to purchase silicone bread loaf molds from the dollar store. Freeze water in them and make ice loafs. These last much longer than cubed ice. Obviously it is a matter of ice surface area (for cooling) vs. longevity. The ice loafs are a good compromise and after purchasing them for about a dollar a piece, the ice is essentially free after that. Purchasing 40 lbs of ice cubes can run between $6-$10 depending on where you buy them. An ice block (if you can find them) works well too.
I recently had a leak in mine and found that the hoses to the radiator beneath the fan were just slipped on—no hose clamps. 5 minutes and $0.50 hose clamps later it’s rock solid with no leaking.
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