safe to carry my Dixon in a hot car?

blackhawk · Post by **blackhawk** » Sat Apr 27, 2002 3:30 pm

I'm new to whistling, only been playing for a couple of months. Soon it will be hot here in California, and I'm wondering if leaving my Dixon in the car on a hot day will melt it. Anyone have any experience in this area?

Loren · Post by **Loren** » Sat Apr 27, 2002 4:42 pm

There have been several reports of Dixon whistles deforming when left in hot cars - Don't do it dude.

Loren

avanutria · Post by **avanutria** » Sat Apr 27, 2002 6:54 pm

I'm taking a plastics class right now, I will see if my prof can identify the type of plastic used and then I can find out its melting temperature for you.

[Edited for Grammar. Grandpar wasn't around.]

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Chuck_Clark · Post by **Chuck_Clark** » Sat Apr 27, 2002 8:02 pm

I leave PVC Water Weasels and Susatos in the car all the time with no ill effect, but as I recall the Dixon is ABS rather than PVC plastic. If you do leave it in the car, I'd make sure you cover it or carry it in a light-colored bag or case. Certainly don't leave it on the dash or otherwise in direct sunlight.

avanutria · Post by **avanutria** » Sat Apr 27, 2002 8:09 pm

Plasticsusa.com gives the melting point of ABS as 221 degrees F. For reference, water boils at 212 F.

jim stone · Post by **jim stone** » Sat Apr 27, 2002 9:05 pm

Lost a Susato that way. It's best
not to leave whistles in hot cars,
whatever they're made of.

ndjr · Post by **ndjr** » Sat Apr 27, 2002 10:20 pm

... And if you leave it in the car you can't very well play it, can you?

StevePower · Post by **StevePower** » Sun Apr 28, 2002 4:19 am

On 2002-04-27 20:54, avanutria wrote:
[Edited for Grammar. Grandpar wasn't around.]

Did you consider editing for spelling, too?

Steve

amar · Post by **amar** » Sun Apr 28, 2002 4:55 am

Why don't you just ask Tony himself, I'm sure he'd be glad to give advise on this.
info@tonydixonmusic.co.uk
Cheers, Amar.

blackhawk · Post by **blackhawk** » Sun Apr 28, 2002 8:33 am

Thanks everyone, this was exactly what I needed to know. Ndjr, I carry it in my car because I live in a tiny apartment and would probably get evicted if I practiced my whistle playing here. I go to parks or wherever, to practice my tunes. Also, I work 12 hour shifts in a water treatment plant and during my shift I usually get several 20 minute periods of free time (alone) and use that time for practice. I'll probably carry an extra Sweetone in the car and see how that works during the summer.

Blayne Chastain · Post by **Blayne Chastain** » Sun Apr 28, 2002 8:51 am

Hmmm.... I suppose you might try wrapping it in Aluminum Foil with the shiny side out....

Uhhhh... Yeah.....

Loren · Post by **Loren** » Sun Apr 28, 2002 8:51 am

I kept a Sweetone in my car for two years strait (not right out on the dashboard mind you), this included two very hot Florida summers. The whistle survived with no problems.

Loren

blackhawk · Post by **blackhawk** » Sun Apr 28, 2002 3:03 pm

McChas, I could also wrap a turkey timer into the foil so when it popped out, I'd know my whistle was done, huh?

Glengary · Post by **Glengary** » Sun Apr 28, 2002 5:32 pm

I wouldn't suggest leaving a whistle in any stolen vehicle.
("hot car" Couldn't resist a pun!)
Besides leaving a whistle in any car in the warm Caliornia sun could risk damage to the whistle! I'd suggest not to risk it.

Blayne Chastain · Post by **Blayne Chastain** » Sun Apr 28, 2002 7:10 pm

On 2002-04-28 17:03, blackhawk wrote:
McChas, I could also wrap a turkey timer into the foil so when it popped out, I'd know my whistle was done, huh?

He he... Ummm... Yes... You COULD do that....