On vacay and barrier rings are melting in the heat. 😳 Any advice other than changing the entire device every second day?
Chickadee
Jan 21, 2023 2:49 pm
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AlexT
Jan 22, 2023 1:05 am
You must be somewhere really hot/humid. I've never had an issue with them melting. 🤔
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w30bob
Jan 22, 2023 2:46 am
Hi chicka,
It's more likely the humidity than the heat, but it's easy enough to figure out. Cut a ring in two and put one half in the oven on a sheet or tray and set the temperature to 130F. Put the other ring half in a glass of warm water on the counter and see which one melts. If you have other brands of rings, give one of them a try and see if it fares any better. Otherwise, if your ring is experiencing that much humidity, changing it every other day will be a good break for your skin too! Moisture breeds lots of nasty stuff in an already pretty nasty environment.
;O)
Riva
Jan 23, 2023 1:26 am
If you're away on vacation and that is occurring, try Bob's suggestion. Also, remember to stay hydrated. More importantly, enjoy yourself 🍷
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