A pot-in-pot refrigerator, clay pot cooler [1] or zeer (Arabic: زير) is an evaporative cooling refrigeration device which does not use electricity. It uses a porous outer clay pot (lined with wet sand) containing an inner pot (which can be glazed to prevent penetration by the liquid) within which the food is placed.

The Zeer Pot Fridge, also known as the pot-in-pot refrigerator, is an ingenious device that leverages ancient cooling techniques to preserve food without electricity. Its history and origins are deeply rooted in traditional practices from various cultures, showcasing human creativity in the face of environmental challenges.

Zeer pots were re-discovered and popularized in the early 2000s by the Nigerian teacher Mohammed Bah Abba. By manufacturing and mass distributing zeer pots to the poor, he was able to bring refrigeration to tens of thousands of impoverished farmers and home makers, enabling them to extend the usable life of their produce from days to weeks.

Welcome to ZeerPot.com, your go-to resource for understanding and embracing the ancient art of Zeer Pot refrigeration. Also known as the “pot-in-pot” cooler, the Zeer Pot is an ingenious, eco-friendly cooling method that requires no electricity, making it perfect for sustainable living enthusiasts, off-grid communities, and anyone looking ...

2018年2月15日 · As far back as 2500 B.C., Egyptians recorded the use of a device called a zeer pot. This evaporative cooler uses clay pots and wet sand to preserve food.

2014年8月24日 · The Zeer pot descends from the ancient Egyptian art of preserving food in vases, a system that is used in the Darfur area of Nigeria and noticeably improves the lives of people living in some of the driest rural areas in the world.

2018年9月20日 · In parts of Africa where refrigerators and electricity are non-existent, farmers use an ancient technology to store produce that works as well as any Maytag. The zeer pot is also called a pot-in-pot and is, in modern terminology, an evaporative refrigerator. The way it works is explained by simple science and anyone can make one for personal use.

2012年5月11日 · The zeer clay pot refrigerator keeps food cool (icy cold) without electricity by using evaporative cooling. Essentially, a porous outer earthenware pot, lined with wet sand, contains an inner pot (which can be glazed to prevent …

At ZeerPot.com, we’re passionate about blending ancient wisdom with modern sustainability. Our mission is to educate and inspire people to explore the eco-friendly benefits of Zeer Pot fridges—an innovative, electricity-free cooling method rooted in tradition.

2023年10月21日 · A zeer pot, also known as a pot-in-pot refrigerator, is a simple system composed of two terracotta pots, some sand, and some water that can maintain a cool temperature to preserve fruits and veggies. It’s not the same as having a fridge, but given it doesn’t require electricity, this could be an excellent backup for people looking to become ...