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The Zeer Pot - a Nigerian invention keeps food fresh without electricity

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Website: http://www.scienceinafrica.co....
 
Author: Musa Elkheir
 
Publisher: Science in Africa
 
Date published: Thu, Jan 01, 2004
 
Keywords: Solar Cooker
 
Country: Nigeria
 

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Zeers

The zeer is a large pot inside which fits another smaller pot with a clay lid. The space between the two pots is filled with sand, creating an insulating layer around the inner pot. The sand is then kept damp by adding water at regular intervals — generally twice a day — reducing the temperature within the inner post decrease.

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