Once a valid pit of two-seah capacity has been made, how much water may one pour in summer?
Synopsis
Once a pit of sufficient capacity exists, one may pour as much water as desired, even if the pit overflows, because the pit serves as the required reminder (zikaron) against direct pouring to the public domain.
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