Defrost Detector
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When your freezer derails, it may take a while to notice it. Sometimes too. To avoid food intoxitations, here's a tip. Hack your freezer!
Components and Tools Needed:
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Tools:
- cutter
Materials:
- 2 plastics bottles
- food coloring
- water
Construction
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If you have two identical bottles, cut into 2 parts.
Otherwise, cut the top of the bottle and the neck. You now have a stand for your bottle.
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Put a few centimeters of water in the bottle, and a few drops of food coloring.
Put the bottle in the freezer. When the bottle is frozen, return it.
Finish
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If the water is in the back of the bottle, you have a problem !