Question
I have several African violet self watering pots, which don't seem to be absorbing the water through the second pot.  Is there anyway to fix my pots?

Answer
Rose, I actually have had the same problem with my self watering pots.  What I am answeing is only my opinion, but I have found that with the self-waterers you must empty the potting mix out about once a year and WASH the inner pot.  This removes sediment and mineral deposits that interfere with absorption of the water into the plant.  Be sure to rinse thoroghly.  It seems to me that self-watering pots were designed to save us time, but instead they cause us more work!