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DIY & Home Improvement

zipplewrath

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2. Closed Cell Foam

Reply to Kali (Original post)

Mon Feb 6, 2017, 01:16 PM

Feb 2017

A good closed cell foam should work just fine. You could probably also use a roll of fiberglass insulation as well. Either way, you just want something that will keep the cold away from contacting the lid, and won't absorb moisture.

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what should I use to insulate the lid of an old chest freezer? [View all] Kali Feb 2017 OP

One man's vote - just get some sheet styrofoam from Lowes/HD. cut to size. glue in place. boom. n/t CincyDem Feb 2017 #1

Closed Cell Foam zipplewrath Feb 2017 #2

I would use styro--doesn't fly up in my face, easier to shape librechik Feb 2017 #3

I wouldn't want the danger of fiberglass fibers around food Warpy Feb 2017 #4

oooo bubble wrap! Kali Feb 2017 #5

Would something like this work? ret5hd Feb 2017 #6

it probably would! Kali Feb 2017 #7