Showerthought: a plastic tote in full sun can hit 140 degrees inside, found that out from a thermometer I left in one

Hugo Taylor · 2026-10-07T23:45:03.669348+00:00

I stuck a cheap $9 thermometer in my dark lid tote on the back patio in Phoenix around 2pm and it read 139, which explains why my extension cords came out stiff and chalky after 6 months.

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Showerthought: a plastic tote in full sun can hit 140 degrees inside, found that out from a thermometer I left in one | Backyard Storage - Vivisector