big mistake
We had this old non-functional chest freezer in the garage. It had been sitting there when we moved in and I was finally getting ready to haul it off when I had a brilliant idea.
I had been wanting some storage close to the lake. I could sit this down by the bank and use it as waterproof storage space. So I loaded it in the back of the truck and hauled it as close as could, then slid it down the bank toward the waters edge. I leveled it on some treated timbers and proceeded to fill it up with life jackets and other stuff we use when we are down there.
Only one problem. Turns out it is not waterproof. Totally useless for storing stuff.
Why didn’t I test that before hauling it down?
So now I have a junky old abandoned freezer sitting down by the shore. And sliding that heavy thing up the rocky bank is not going to be nearly as easy as getting it down there.
December 28th, 2007 @ 11:24 pm
I can’t believe that thing wasn’t waterproof. We kept dog food in one in the barn for a long time–not in the weather, but it was mouse proof. Let us know how it goes getting it up the bank.
December 28th, 2007 @ 11:33 pm
Couldn’t you waterproof it with caulking and a silicon based paint?
I was thinking of a winch, with round logs to reduce friction and was even writing out a plan when I realized you were probably just writing, not necessarily asking for an engineering blueprint.
Whatever you do, don’t try brute strength–the brute always wins.
December 28th, 2007 @ 11:36 pm
I wouldn’t think it would be safe outside like that. I remember in elementary school we were told over and over to never get inside an old refrigerator or freezer, we would suffocate. Would anyone come by and try to get in that old freezer?
Good luck with getting it back uphill.
December 29th, 2007 @ 10:24 am
It does seem strange that it is not waterproof. Maybe I should check the seal to see if it could be replaced and fix the problem. Somebody else suggested the water inside was from condensation. It’s only a half-inch or so, it’s not as if it fills up.
It can definitely be pulled back up the shore if it has to be. If it comes to that, I may check back with you Shelley.
January 2nd, 2008 @ 4:44 pm
Hi! I stumbled in from I-forgot-where, and just wanted to say that I’ve seen old freezers painted up and used as insulated planters/hot houses to start tomatos and such early…just a suggestion, as I sure wouldn’t want to move that thing either!