Cooler MLT Leak Detection

[angrybits]

I installed a thermometer in my Igloo 10 gallon MLT and I am iffy about it leaking. Being a software guy, I don't consider something done until it's been verified, so it's killing me that if it's leaking, it's doing so into the insulation and will essentially never be discovered. I probably wouldn't be worried about it but I think I cut the hole just a hair big. Not much, but enough that I'm not convinced I'm getting 100% compression on the gasket where it needs it. Maybe 90%, maybe 95%. The problem is I don't know. Comfort me.

 

[jtratcliff]

Drill a small hole in the bottom plastic of the cooler just under where the thermometer is mounted. Fill to a few inches above the thermometer, then wait to see if a puddle forms underneath.

Once satisfied, fill hole with some silicone caulk or something.... Glue, duct tape, chewing gum...

 

[Stealthcruiser]

Yeah, if you have a leak, fill it with something "soft"ware............