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GRAAFF-REINET NEWS - Dry ice is growing in popularity for both recreational and commercial use due to its exceptional cooling properties.

Since carbon dioxide (CO2) does not have a liquid state at typical atmospheric pressure, dry ice sublimates instantly from the solid state to the gaseous state, making it excellent for short-term refrigeration.

Furthermore, dry ice is an effective cooling method that has been used successfully during power outages and has demonstrated benefits in the wine industry. Since 1994, Dry Ice International has provided this innovative product to customers all over South Africa, and it is now also available in the Western Cape.

Find out what makes dry ice even cooler than ice and read up on the many ways it may be used for both work and leisure.

Dry ice is an excellent solution during power outages

A cooling crisis impacts both homes and businesses when power outages occur for extended periods. Refrigeration systems may lose their ability to maintain a steady temperature during a cooling crisis for reasons beyond your control.

Loadshedding can run for as long as six hours and sometimes the power does not return in the specified time, which is terrible for various cooling systems. When this occurs at the height of summer, as restaurant business is at its peak, it can have a devastating effect on the economy.

With the use of dry ice, perishable goods can be stored for significantly longer periods below freezing temperature. With dry ice blocks, you can keep your perishables chilled even if the power goes out, providing a much-needed solution to the ongoing power problem in South Africa and the Western Cape.

Dry ice presents new solutions for the wine industry

Oxygen is both a help and a hindrance when creating wine. The oxidising effects of oxygen can be reduced by using various gases at different points in the winemaking process.

While it's ideal to avoid such contact whenever possible, it's not always possible. When this happens, you'll want to lower the temperature to slow down the oxidation process. For temperature reduction without exposing the gas to oxygen, dry ice has replaced all other methods in recent years.

Dry ice is frequently used for the safe procedure of inserting tanks. Dry ice is used by vintners because it offers superior value, convenience, and adaptability.

By incorporating novel processes and techniques, like dry ice, wineries can enhance their product range, improve the quality of their wines, and decrease the amount of time it takes to make them.

Oxygen is both helpful and detrimental to winemaking. Gases are frequently used in the winemaking process to counteract the oxidising effects of oxygen.

Avoiding such contact is ideal, but it's not always possible. When that's the case, slowing the oxidation process by lowering the temperature is essential. The use of dry ice to safely reduce temperatures in an oxygen-free environment has replaced previously used methods.

Inserting tanks with dry ice is a standard technique for safety reasons. Dry ice is used by vintners because it offers the best balance of low-cost option, low learning curve, and high flexibility.

Dry ice is a great example of a cutting-edge innovation that can help wineries diversify their product lines, improve the quality of their wines, and reduce their manufacturing times.

Dry ice is a fantastic resource for camping and leisure trips

When you go camping, dry ice is a great alternative to conventional ice. For long-term food storage, dry ice is preferable to traditional "wet" ice since it does not melt and keeps frozen goods from melting and spoiling.

This refers to moments like when you're going camping and want to bring perishables but won't have access to a power source. If you need to keep your food cold but don't have access to electricity, dry ice is a great replacement for using your car's battery or an extra battery to power your refrigerator.

When on vacation, fishing may be a fun activity for the whole family. A successful fishing excursion will result in excellent family memories and perhaps some tasty fish to eat. But if your bait goes bad or you throw away your catch, the whole experience will be destroyed.

Dry ice will instantly freeze the fish, keeping it cold and safe during transport until you return home.

Look out for Dry Ice International in the Western Cape.

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