How to Make a Pot in a Pot Refrigerator
Obtain two large clay or terracotta pots., Fill in any holes at the base of the pots., Fill the base of the larger pot with coarse sand., Place the small clay pot into the large pot., Fill all around the small pot with sand., Pour cold water over...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Obtain two large clay or terracotta pots.
One pot must be smaller than the other pot.
Check that the smaller pot fits inside the larger and that there is a space around it of at least one centimetre, up to three centimetres. -
Step 2: Fill in any holes at the base of the pots.
Use clay, large pebbles, cork, a homemade paste
- anything suitable to hand to fill the hole.
If you leave the holes open, the water will enter the inner pot and will also run out of the larger pot, making the fridge ineffective.
Putty or duct tape can plug the hole. , Fill about
2.5cm/1 inch deep, and only fill to a height that will ensure the smaller pot sits even in height with the larger pot. , Arrange its base flat on top of the lower layer of sand. , Fill it almost all the way, except for leaving a small gap at the top. , Do this until the sand is completely soaked and unable to take any more water.
As you pour, do so gradually in order to give the water time to soak into the terracotta. , Place it over the top of the inner pot so that it covers it completely.
Wet hessian or similar fabric also works well. , If you have a thermometer, you can use this, otherwise test the temperature with your hands. ,, You will need to keep checking regularly for the dampness of the sand.
Pour in more water as it becomes drier to keep it well moistened.
Usually this will need to be done twice a day.You can add food or drinks to the pot-in-pot refrigerator if you're having an outdoor party or picnic.
Make one for the drinks and one for the food if you have a lot of items. -
Step 3: Fill the base of the larger pot with coarse sand.
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Step 4: Place the small clay pot into the large pot.
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Step 5: Fill all around the small pot with sand.
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Step 6: Pour cold water over the sand.
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Step 7: Take a cloth
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Step 8: tea towel or towel and dip it into water.
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Step 9: Allow the inner pot to cool down.
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Step 10: Keep the pot-in-pot refrigerator in a dry
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Step 11: ventilated space for the water to evaporate effectively towards the outside.
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Step 12: Place vegetables or other items inside for storage.
Detailed Guide
One pot must be smaller than the other pot.
Check that the smaller pot fits inside the larger and that there is a space around it of at least one centimetre, up to three centimetres.
Use clay, large pebbles, cork, a homemade paste
- anything suitable to hand to fill the hole.
If you leave the holes open, the water will enter the inner pot and will also run out of the larger pot, making the fridge ineffective.
Putty or duct tape can plug the hole. , Fill about
2.5cm/1 inch deep, and only fill to a height that will ensure the smaller pot sits even in height with the larger pot. , Arrange its base flat on top of the lower layer of sand. , Fill it almost all the way, except for leaving a small gap at the top. , Do this until the sand is completely soaked and unable to take any more water.
As you pour, do so gradually in order to give the water time to soak into the terracotta. , Place it over the top of the inner pot so that it covers it completely.
Wet hessian or similar fabric also works well. , If you have a thermometer, you can use this, otherwise test the temperature with your hands. ,, You will need to keep checking regularly for the dampness of the sand.
Pour in more water as it becomes drier to keep it well moistened.
Usually this will need to be done twice a day.You can add food or drinks to the pot-in-pot refrigerator if you're having an outdoor party or picnic.
Make one for the drinks and one for the food if you have a lot of items.
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