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    Amazing Solar Powered Frdge Invented by British student in potting shed.

    More here.

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...-Africans.html

    Although I do remember a more basic model being shown by a young man living in Africa.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Winnie View Post
    Amazing Solar Powered Frdge Invented by British student in potting shed.

    More here.

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...-Africans.html

    Although I do remember a more basic model being shown by a young man living in Africa.
    Its not very big,, but it sure is "cool"

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    Brilliant!
    It is small but at the very least it could be useful for storing insulin & other meds like it.

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    Evaporative cooling has been used for a long, long time. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pot-in-pot_refrigerator Clay pots are common vessels. Looks like she built it into a nice, neat little package. Very nicely done.
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    That's really neat!
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    Good for her and I applaud her desire to help folks! There have been previous, very similar designs, such as this Aussie one from over a hundred years ago, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coolgardie_safe
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    Same principle as the radiator water bag. I remember using those on a trip across old 66.

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    Very cool, thinking about making one of these in a larger form this summer. Thanks for that link.

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