Should the basket be the same size as the pot (30 qt basket for a 30 qt pot) or should it be a size smaller?
350360
Smaller, I used my to steam crabs in a 30 qt pot. I took a brick and broke it into 4 pieces, and set the basket on top of the them to keep the crabs out of the liquid. I can steam about 2 dozen crabs at a time, I can keep hot crabs on the table all day.
217270
Measure across top of planter and get a round or square just smaller than planter dimensions and a bit shorter so that pot is completely hidden. I have round ones in my planters and the pot doesn't show once the plant material is added.
616275
We have found that the basket fits very well. Our coffee pot gets used at least once per day. You might want to also order an extra glass bulb or two for the top because we had to replace ours after about a year of use. We are very happy with our purchase. HIGHLY recommended.
253682
I read all the other answers and totally disagree. I had no problem making this basket fit. I knew what I had to do before I ordered this basket.
1331198
I have the 4 qt. 'saucepan' - the lid fits perfectly. The pan I have has a handle, I always think of a soup pot having 2 handles. I was very please to find a lid replacement for this pot, as I use it often.
755377
I'm not familiar with pb size. But these pots are of perfect size for little kids and really nice quality.
521161
You are absolutely correct, we messed up and it is a typo. They hold as follows:Small holds 1.25 qts, the medium holds 3.5 qts, and the large holds 4.5 qts (not to the border but a quatity you would would normally put in a pot without it spilling). I hopw that helps, and we have updated the listing to have to correct information. Thanks for pointing it out.
310631
I have NO IDEA. Measure it's width and depth and compare to the basket width and depth.
1262260
If you go to the Smart Pots website, you should be able to find this info. Here are 2 links that will help. http://www.smartpots.com/what-size-smart-pot-do-we-recommend http://www.smartpots.com/what-size-smart-pot-should-i-use These should help answer your questions. Good Luck.
2282387
It depend on what u ad cooking. If am cooking chicken thighs I would use the smallest thinnest basket.
696042
It fit mine, which I guess is a stardard size . Only long term issue I have found is that when you want to fill a pot with water it takes a long time.
115887
Yes, I needed a replacement for my 3 qt. club aluminum pot I always used and couldn't find one. All the 3 qts. I found were shorter and wider but this is a good size and taller so it works great for boiling things. I like that its not real heavy also. I've never used the basket to deep fry yet but it could be handy.
1840288
You need to measure the diameter of the bottom of the pot. From one side to the other, not the circumference
304771
The capacity of the pot is not the issue. Measure the opening. I have one pot with an enormous opening, and it will not work for that one. All the others fit.
183027
I use mine with a 6-7 qt. dutch oven. Not the same diameter but I did not find it unstable.
1419472
you'd probably be happier w the larger size steam basket. I like mine, but wish I got the big one instead. If you put it in a lg. pot, the sides will droop to the bottom of the pot. Pot sides help keep steamer sides off pot bottom. Smaller pot works well with it.
703545
It's a large stainless basket with a handle. Being that the pot is 8 qt, I would estimate the basket at a minimum of 4 qt.