They had problems with Ice build up on last apparatus. Would coating the inside of the apparatus with copper help since copper stores heat and melts through ice? They are even talking of using copper on the ice of Europa. If you place a penny on ice you can see if fall through. Just a thought. I figure kicking ideas around is a good thing because that is how problems are solved.
I am not sure where you got your information but if this article is true, it would seem that your idea would not work. 3 Quart Décor Copper Lined Ice Bucket w/ Brass Tongs Item # 885 Regular price: $62.00 Sale Price: $49.00 Availability Typically In Stock. Usually ships within 1 business day. Stock the bar with all of the essentials and don't forget the ice. The Copper Lined Ice Bucket is a great way to keep ice on hand for making cocktails at your next gathering. The copper lining keeps ice cold and prevents it from melting quickly The copper ice bucket has a matching lid to help keep ice cold. One cube or two? The Copper Lined Ice Bucket also includes a pair of brass tongs for retrieving ice and placing it in glasses.
If the copper starts out cold, it'll tend to stay cold -- for a while. For the ice bucket to work as desired, it should be cooled before the ice is added. If the copper starts out warm, it'll tend to stay warm -- for a while. Copper doesn't generate heat, it just stores it. It wouldn't take very long for warm copper lowered to the bottom of the gulf to cool to the same temp as its surroundings. Maybe copper would stay warm for a few minutes longer than some other metals but that would be the end of the affect.
