Hot weather ice needs for competitions

Matt_A · 02-21-2012, 02:11 PM

I'm trying to get a handle on just how much ice my supplier should bring to my comp.

It'll be hot, 90 to 105.

How much ice (20 lb bags) would you typically need from Friday arrival to Saturday departure?

WhiskeyBentBBQ · 02-21-2012, 02:15 PM

We usually run through 60-80 lb on-site here in Florida with those temps. We probably ice down more beer on-site than the average team too tho. :)

Ron_L · 02-21-2012, 02:15 PM

In that heat I would probably need to add a couple of bags on Saturday morning.

Slamdunkpro · 02-21-2012, 02:55 PM

We average 80 lbs when it's really hot

BC Squared · 02-21-2012, 07:04 PM

If you have good coolers, it cuts down the need. Keep them in the shade. Better to have too much than not enough. That said, I have no idea!

Alexa RnQ · 02-21-2012, 07:58 PM

We'll use one 20-lb bag right when we arrive, another once we get the meats squared away and need to get the beverages organized, and one on Saturday morning to keep everything topped up and make sure we can get leftovers home in good shape. If it's closer to 105 than 90, add one more bag for a total of four.

Contracted Cookers · 02-21-2012, 08:04 PM

we use 100 pounds in the summer

jbrink01 · 02-21-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DivaHerself

We'll use one 20-lb bag right when we arrive, another once we get the meats squared away and need to get the beverages organized, and one on Saturday morning to keep everything topped up and make sure we can get leftovers home in good shape. If it's closer to 105 than 90, add one more bag for a total of four.

+1 for me.

DawgPhan · 02-21-2012, 08:44 PM

4-5 bags no matter what.

Matt_A · 02-21-2012, 09:35 PM

Cool, my estimates are right on. I have a local ice man who is giving the contest all the ice we need. So there will be no charge to the teams at all for ice.

02-21-2012, 02:11 PM	#1
Matt_A is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-19-11 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hot weather ice needs for competitions I'm trying to get a handle on just how much ice my supplier should bring to my comp. It'll be hot, 90 to 105. How much ice (20 lb bags) would you typically need from Friday arrival to Saturday departure? __________________ [B]Matt Armistead[/B]

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WhiskeyBentBBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-17-10 Location: Lakeland, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We usually run through 60-80 lb on-site here in Florida with those temps. We probably ice down more beer on-site than the average team too tho. :) __________________ Chad - Whiskey Bent BBQ

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Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	In that heat I would probably need to add a couple of bags on Saturday morning. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Weber Gasser/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

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Slamdunkpro is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-27-07 Location: Northern VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We average 80 lbs when it's really hot __________________ Aporkalypse Now Competition BBQ team Spicewine Tandem - "The Beast" Brinkman modified upright, Weber Kettle(s); Meadow Creek Pr-24 ----------------- MABA - (Mid Atlantic BBQ Association) President KCBS Certified Judge - #23289

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Alexa RnQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-12-07 Location: the Ninth Ring of Hell, cleverly disguised as Phoenix Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We'll use one 20-lb bag right when we arrive, another once we get the meats squared away and need to get the beverages organized, and one on Saturday morning to keep everything topped up and make sure we can get leftovers home in good shape. If it's closer to 105 than 90, add one more bag for a total of four. __________________ . . Don't practice until you get it right; practice until you can't get it wrong. Don't overthink or undercook. Rhythm 'n QUE

02-21-2012, 07:04 PM	#5
BC Squared Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-16-11 Location: Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you have good coolers, it cuts down the need. Keep them in the shade. Better to have too much than not enough. That said, I have no idea!

02-21-2012, 08:04 PM	#7
Contracted Cookers is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: Jefferson City, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	we use 100 pounds in the summer

02-21-2012, 08:44 PM	#9
DawgPhan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-09-07 Location: Atlanta, Ga Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	4-5 bags no matter what.

02-21-2012, 09:35 PM	#10
Matt_A is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-19-11 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cool, my estimates are right on. I have a local ice man who is giving the contest all the ice we need. So there will be no charge to the teams at all for ice. __________________ [B]Matt Armistead[/B]