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Pot-in-pot refrigerator (en.wikipedia.org)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Does any big clay pot work or is it a special kind of clay/clay pot they're using?

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

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.