sooo i got 12hr glowsticks and if they go out can i reuse them i hered that if u frezz them or put them in the microwave they work something like that
2007-01-13 09:08:12 · 11 answers · asked by normaj_11 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Putting them in the freezer helps to prolong them a little. But once they are done they are done. DON'T put them in the microwave. There's chemical in there. Plus the steam would probably make them explode.
2007-01-13 10:25:16 · answer #1 · answered by Me2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not think that freezing it would make it work again because when you snap the glowstick it breaks a case inside that releases a chemical which causes a reaction to make it glow. It doesn't make sense how freezing it would seperate the chemicals and close them in the seperate cases so that you can crack it again but whatever who knows. I think if you keep it in the freezer then it lasts longer when you finally do snap it because it will be very cold and everyone knows that the colder something is the less energy it has and the slower the molecules move. So the reaction might take place slower and last longer. As for the microwave, that sounds suicidal. It might explode.
2007-01-13 09:14:30 · answer #2 · answered by Zikro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T PUT THEM IN THE MICROWAVE! They will melt and that **** inside will get all over the place. Likewise, don't leave them on your car dashboard in direct sunlight. They will melt, and that stuff will dissolve the finish on your dash (sadly, I know this from experience).
Freezing them may get you a little more life, but basically, once they run down they're done.
2007-01-14 04:57:09 · answer #3 · answered by sdc_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u put it in the microwave it will b disaterous. just throw em away. glowsticks dont work after u cracked em to the full extent.
2007-01-13 09:12:54 · answer #4 · answered by andrew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can put them in the freezer to prolong the life. But it will not regenerate them. Once they're done glowing they're trash.
And DON"T put them in the microwave... not good!
2007-01-13 09:11:27 · answer #5 · answered by DishclothDiaries 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
...buy more, whats the point in exploding a glow stick because your too cheap to just buy another? And i think you have to put it in the freezer.
2007-01-13 09:12:15 · answer #6 · answered by :)e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you put them in the microwave, they'll probably explode.
2007-01-13 09:10:55 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Trinity♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nooo, you don't want to put it in the microwave.
2007-01-13 09:10:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it does work in the refridgerator but dont do it in the microwave
2007-01-13 11:29:19 · answer #9 · answered by JP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nop...when they done....they done...I use to use'm on partyes and after 10 hour party...they would dy-out. Forever.Sorry
2007-01-13 09:17:32 · answer #10 · answered by joy_lol 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋