# Coleman Stacker - The Perfect Cooler **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Tags:** frankencooler, vessel\ **Created:** [December 7, 2017, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056 "2017-12-07T16:05:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![stvnberman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/22d042/32.png) [@stvnberman](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/stvnberman)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2017, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056/22 "2017-12-21T22:04:11Z")
Thanks for the comments. Has anyone tried using the LIPAVI racks in the Coleman Stacker? It looks like the LIPAVI Racks are 6.6 in high and the inside of the Coleman Stacker looks to be 6.5 in. Are there any other racks that people recommend. ---
**Author:** ![SouthernDad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/southerndad/32/1757_2.png) [@SouthernDad](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/SouthernDad)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2017, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056/23 "2017-12-22T13:24:27Z")
That’s a good question. I will measure the inside of my cooler and see how much space there is. ---
**Author:** ![Rich](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/rich/32/1709_2.png) [@Rich](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Rich)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2017, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056/24 "2017-12-22T15:12:12Z")
> [@Teledog](#): > > If you’ve got an oversized hole…and you have a buddy with a 3D printer, 🤖 > there are a few files for the Anova on [Thingiverse.com](http://Thingiverse.com) > Also a few other DIY files for sous vide \*\*Turns on his 3D printer… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![whybuynew1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/5fc32e/32.png) [@whybuynew1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/whybuynew1)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2017, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056/25 "2017-12-24T18:57:45Z")
I ordered the 48 can coleman by mistake. turns out it migh have been a good mistake as it is about 4 inches deeper with all else being the same. might be handy for taller item cooks. cost 32 bucks on amazon. for some reason blue seems to be cheaper than other colors. go figure! Merry christmas everyone and happy cooking! ---
**Author:** ![SouthernDad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/southerndad/32/1757_2.png) [@SouthernDad](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/SouthernDad)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2017, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056/26 "2017-12-25T12:20:10Z")
The 48 can Coleman Stacker also uses the same lid as the 24 can Coleman Stacker. Yes, this is a good thing. Now, you could pick up a 24 can Coleman Stacker to go with it. I got mine on Amazon for just over $16. ---
**Author:** ![kcoffron](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/kcoffron/32/2399_2.png) [@kcoffron](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/kcoffron)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2017, 4:08am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056/27 "2017-12-27T04:08:38Z")
Thanks for all of the information Southern Dad! I just ordered my cooler on Amazon for $25 after reading several articles and threads. This one was the most convincing for me. I’m looking forward to lots of success with my new Anova! ---
**Author:** ![SouthernDad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/southerndad/32/1757_2.png) [@SouthernDad](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/SouthernDad)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2017, 11:03am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056/28 "2017-12-27T11:03:46Z")
Drill your hole with a 2 3/8" hole saw and drill from the bottom side of the lid. I chose the corner to place mine but some go with the side. ---
**Author:** ![whybuynew1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/5fc32e/32.png) [@whybuynew1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/whybuynew1)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2017, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056/29 "2017-12-27T21:48:51Z")
it’s totally made for it! They should market it that way cuz I think this sous vide thingy will be more popular than cold beer! (on second thought…) ---
**Author:** ![guy99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/58f4c7/32.png) [@guy99](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/guy99)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056/30 "2018-01-07T19:54:59Z")
Am I correct that you don’t use the clamp for the Anova? ---
**Author:** ![davidSATX](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/davidsatx/32/2122_2.png) [@davidSATX](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/davidSATX)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2018, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056/31 "2018-01-08T22:29:57Z")
Just found the Coleman 24 can on the Coleman website for $19.99 with a coupon code “newyear” that will get you and additional $4.00 off. Even with shipping and tax it’s a little cheaper than amazon. Not sure if you can get this deal outside the US or what the shipping would be. [http://www.coleman.com/24-can-party-stacker-cooler-grey/3000000452.html?cgid=coleman-coolersandwaterjugs#start=14](http://www.coleman.com/24-can-party-stacker-cooler-grey/3000000452.html?cgid=coleman-coolersandwaterjugs#start=14) ---
**Author:** ![whybuynew1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/5fc32e/32.png) [@whybuynew1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/whybuynew1)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056/32 "2018-01-09T01:06:25Z")
No clamp necessary unless you drill the hole too big. (plus you cant attach it to anything) ---
**Author:** ![SouthernDad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/southerndad/32/1757_2.png) [@SouthernDad](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/SouthernDad)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2018, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056/33 "2018-01-16T22:43:26Z")
I have both the 24 - can and the 48 - can. They can use the same lid. ---
**Author:** ![Darthwhisky117](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Darthwhisky117](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Darthwhisky117)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2018, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056/34 "2018-04-10T14:15:02Z")
Hey guys would it be better to drill a small hole for the steam/heat to get out? Apparently on some older models the steam would go back up the Anova and damage the electronics. ---
**Author:** ![fischersd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/fischersd/32/5594_2.png) [@fischersd](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/fischersd)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2018, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056/35 "2018-04-10T19:47:06Z")
On some older models? (they haven’t changed the design of the APC) You want to make sure that you have a good seal around the APC. You either use a 2 1/2" hole saw, leaving yourself room to line the hole with a softer material or you use a 2 3/8" hole saw and the material of the lid will be against the APC. (I’m a fan of the former). The “head” of the APC, where all of the electronics are housed is prone to overheating if hot water vapour gets in there. That’s why you should always use the APC in a well ventilated area - don’t stick it in a cupboard, wrap it in towels, or stick it in a corner. Further down (just above where the plastic body starts) you’ll see the exhaust vents - they’re the reason you don’t want the APC in a corner…otherwise that heat could travel up into the head of the unit. You really won’t get enough steam pressure to need a hole cut - also, by having your bath sealed you reduce evaporation to near zero. ---
**Author:** ![Darthwhisky117](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Darthwhisky117](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Darthwhisky117)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2018, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056/36 "2018-04-10T23:17:28Z")
Thank you sir! ---
**Author:** ![Valerie\_Hughes](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/valerie_hughes/32/3096_2.png) [@Valerie\_Hughes](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Valerie_Hughes)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2018, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056/37 "2018-04-24T17:09:00Z")
Question - what about larger coolers that have drain plugs - will the heat cause the seal to break down? Short term or long term? ---
**Author:** ![whybuynew1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/5fc32e/32.png) [@whybuynew1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/whybuynew1)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2018, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056/38 "2018-04-24T21:27:11Z")
Hi Valerie! The Coleman coolers discussed here don’t have drain plugs but if you are using one with a plug I think the material inside the hole is the same as the cooler siding. Also the actual plug seems like the same material. If you have doubts you could possible get a wooden dowel from a hardware store. ---
**Author:** ![SouthernDad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/southerndad/32/1757_2.png) [@SouthernDad](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/SouthernDad)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2018, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056/39 "2018-04-29T12:35:58Z")
Just about any cooler will work. But some coolers will work better than others. There are several reasons the Coleman Stackers work so well. Lack of a drain plug is one of them. Both the 24-Can and 48-Can version of this cooler are not too heavy to move when filled. The shape of these coolers give plenty of room for the items to be cooked. The low height allows the unit to operate without having to be totally full. Many coolers are too deep and the Anova can’t reach the bottom. This results in a lot more water being required to operate. My round cooler takes five to six gallons of water to be able to operate. That’s a lot of water. ---
**Author:** ![Valerie\_Hughes](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/valerie_hughes/32/3096_2.png) [@Valerie\_Hughes](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Valerie_Hughes)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2018, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056/40 "2018-04-30T15:45:58Z")
Thank you - I chose the stacker 48. Going to do a Lamb shoulder.🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Legendkiller007](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e8c25b/32.png) [@Legendkiller007](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Legendkiller007)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2018, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056/41 "2018-11-11T21:45:05Z")
Works great using it right now. [Previous page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/coleman-stacker-the-perfect-cooler/11056.md?page=3)