Defrosting Plate

Craig1 · Guru

Defrosting Plate

Possum3 · Guru

Don't defrost the Tofu - it is easier to toss when frozen.

Note there will be a minor difference in time (ie quicker) if you use a black surface.

Mike Harding · Guru

Hmmmm...

I reckon... either defrost in the fridge over 24h (best) or do it quickly in the microwave or in a ziplock bag in warm water. The less time bacteria have to multiply the better.

Possum3 · Guru

I have found that when camped in one spot for a considerable time, I tend to carry water back to camp in plastic kegs.

The kegs I reuse are 35 litre, square base, and have provision to put plastic tap (www.ebay.com.au/itm/353528090240%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1aSIORDQXQwWQG3f-Mp7dZQ23) .
I have six such kegs that were given to me by a "Car Wash" - Their original purpose was detergent/surfactant containers, they are a food grade container that once rinsed out are ideal water carriers, stable in back of wagon (full or empty), not too heavy when filled.

I sit my kegs on a folding aluminium trestle, beside caravan filler - they are perfect for a gravity fill of tanks - I usually have one under the awning on a small table, used as a water supply when sitting or cooking outside of van.

Check with local car wash - they have a problem to dispose of them.

Plain Truth · Guru

Possum3 wrote:
I have found that when camped in one spot for a considerable time, I tend to carry water back to camp in plastic kegs.

The kegs I reuse are 35 litre, square base, and have provision to put plastic tap (www.ebay.com.au/itm/353528090240%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1aSIORDQXQwWQG3f-Mp7dZQ23) .
I have six such kegs that were given to me by a "Car Wash" - Their original purpose was detergent/surfactant containers, they are a food grade container that once rinsed out are ideal water carriers, stable in back of wagon (full or empty), not too heavy when filled.

I sit my kegs on a folding aluminium trestle, beside caravan filler - they are perfect for a gravity fill of tanks - I usually have one under the awning on a small table, used as a water supply when sitting or cooking outside of van.

Check with local car wash - they have a problem to dispose of them.

35 litre container,you say they are " not to heavy when filled" 35 Kg. or 77 lb.,bit heavy for me. Wow you must be pretty fit Possum,what do you have for Brekky,I want some.

watsea · Guru

The preceding two posts are not about defrosting plates, so probably meant to be in the thread about blocked vent pipes to water tanks.

Possum3 · Guru

Yeah, sorry about that Watsea, I meant to start a new thread - As Dougwe says Uncle Al coming in. Not to worry too late to start again.

Regarding weight; 35kg not too bad (admittedly I used to instruct weightlifting at Police Boys Club a few years back) - It's in the method of carrying ie it is easier to carry two at a time, one in each hand, rather than twisting spine carrying one.

Totally method, not brute strength. My Mother could swing two full 10 gallon milk cans up onto loading table when she was in her 50's - balance and skill.

Oh! Jordans Apple Crumble Muesli from Coles, PT.

Ivan 01 · Guru

Mike Harding wrote:
Hmmmm...
I reckon... either defrost in the fridge over 24h (best) or do it quickly in the microwave or in a ziplock bag in warm water. The less time bacteria have to multiply the better.

Plus 1 for that method.