Adding Water to a Cooler on Shabbat

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Question

Is it permissible to add water to a cooler on Shabbat and holidays?

Answer

Shalom Rav,

There is no prohibition in merely adding water to a cooler. However, in many new devices, adding water may turn on a light or change the thermostat, which would involve the prohibitions of igniting or extinguishing a flame, or building. It is important to check before use that your cooler does not have these issues.

Shana Tova

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