I'd like to make my own hanging fruit baskets but should I look at the larger mesh say 1/2 inch or go with this smaller mesh for strength?
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this is very flimsy. will not hold anything. it will mold to the fruit. imagine an aluminum foil with double thickness.
253679
It would be difficult to put it in a smaller pot - the mesh is firm and there is bracket welded to the bottom to hang the basket on the edge of the pot.
23510
The nylon netting in each layer sags if too much weight is placed on it. When it sags then everything moves toward the middle. It worked okay to dry beans, works great for herbs that you can spread out and garlic was too heavy. Depending on the weight of what you are putting in each section, I would think that heavier items would work better on metal type screens that are fastened to each side of a frame.
310631
I have NO IDEA. Measure it's width and depth and compare to the basket width and depth.
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The smallest is 2.25" from one side of the mesh to the other, the medium is 4" and the largest is 6.25". I use the largest the most often. It is the perfect size to drain a can of vegetables or a single serving of pasta. The smallest might be useful as a tea strainer or to separate a cracked egg. It's too small for much else.
1400400
I agree with the other answers. I only use it with decorative pieces and it is pretty narrow. I would probably find something that is more meant for what you need.
1763105
As the magnets are working through glass(I think that is what you mean when you say both sides) and also dealing with wind and the elements, I would suggest nothing thinner then a 1/4" thick. You would probably get more strength with a block magnet then a disc if the rectangular shape would work for you.
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I always do a smaller load. If you want to do a large load they suggest using two boxes.
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Ther larger number of Mesh, is the better filter (filters out smaller particles). here is a link http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/fire/nrcg/2011%20Inspection%20Forms/11_Micron%20and%20Mesh.pdf
1783393
Going to take the lazy way out, "What they said." And, also disagree with another reply. Do NOT go smaller. Mine cleaned much better with a lighter basket load than the maximum load.
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It depend on what u ad cooking. If am cooking chicken thighs I would use the smallest thinnest basket.
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Yes a medium size hanging basket was fine. I had initial problem with it tilting on side . I had to anchor it more by pushing it a few more inches in in ground
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It all depends on what you'll be forming in them and the size you want it to look. Either one would be good but I bought the 3 1/2 inch because I felt I could do more with it because of it's larger size You can either pack it to the top or just fill it halfway. I hope this helps you.
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The difference is the power of the motor. I think the bigger is totally worth it. I like my items more frozen versus slimy, so the additional power makes grinding up frozen fruit more realistic and less taxing on the motor.
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I put my hangers on a 2"x6" railing... They stayed in place 6 months. I hung hanging baskets from all of them.. I switched the plants around numerous times.. Still the hangers did not loosen..
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Hello Jayne, go for the bigger one. You never go wrong. Small has no room to expand if you want to do bigger.I bought mine at a thrift store for 10 dollars and works fine. Enjoy.
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The mesh is small enough for quinoa, however I returned my set of strainers. They were cheap, poor quality, and bent too easily when I was rinsing pasta.