Build an Emergency Water Filter (Video)
Make your own Emergency DIY Water Filter in under 10 minutes with a handful of tools and some simple supplies.
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Make your own Emergency DIY Water Filter in under 10 minutes with a handful of tools and some simple supplies.
Tools:
Drill
9/16-inch drill bit
¾-inch drill bit
Supplies:
Two 5-gallon buckets with lids (stainless steel stockpots are also an option)
2 water filter cartridges
1 spigot (optional)
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