Foam filling baitwell?

[georgevazquez]

Since I removed my bait well to replace the fill and drain hose, I was thinking of filling it with foam so it would hold ice longer. Can I use some of the stuff that the depot sells, and do you think it will help?

 

[DaleH]

Wa$te of $$ to try it that way IMHO, buy 2-part expanding foam from sources like this:

http://www.uscomposites.com/

But be AWARE that expanding foam can POP APART parts, so I'd talk to the vendor about it. You make even need to make a temporary frame of strapping, 4 pieces up a little on the side and down a little on the side, using 4-pieces at each spot, with just a bolt in the corner holding the ends - see sketch.

From what I know, you don't want to cut into sealed foam, so they (of Bobby [Warthog]) might have a neat trick for sneaking up on the amount to fill. Even if you needed 2-3 fill steps to insulate it, it would work.

 

[georgevazquez]

they were very helpful thanks

 

[warthog5]

It's not going to pop anything apart on that, as the excess will rise out of the bottom. But there needs to be a chaseway made so that you can get a hose back on that side fitting.

It will help you hold ice better, but there needs to be a insulated lid for best results.