Once everything’s tight, run the water for a few minutes. You might see some sputtering or weird burping noises—that’s the filter saying, “Hello, I’m alive!” Give it a minute to settle. Then, pour yourself a glass and take a sip. It should taste clean, fresh, and slightly victorious.
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If it tastes like plastic or sadness, you may have forgotten to remove the protective film from the cartridge. Yes, that’s a true story from a friend of a friend who definitely isn’t me. It happens. No shame.
