Lived without electricity or plumbing for a number of years, and used this very system. It works remarkably well.
this post was submitted on 15 Oct 2024
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Does any big clay pot work or is it a special kind of clay/clay pot they're using?
the outer pot must be unglazed to allow it to become saturated with water. There's quite a few guides on how to make these, like this one, which detail their capabilities and the materials needed.