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10 Berkey Water Filter Mistakes

 1.Buying the wrong size

2. Filling the top chamber before the bottom chamber is empty

3. Leaving the spigot on

4. Filling the Berkey partially

5. Letting your filters stay dirty

6. Letting your filters get dry

7. Letting your filters get too old

8. Buying a used Berkey without replacing the filters

9. Skipping the priming of your elements or the red food coloring test

10. Cleaning your filters with a dirty scrubbing pad or with soap