Carbon rinsing

[Toby_H]

It's probably not doing a damn thing. It's better to use smaller batches of carbon and change them frequently.

^^^^^

Carbon has it's benfits. But one of it's downfalls is that it cannot be rinsed and reused with any real benefit. It needs to be replaced. You can clean and recharge it but the process is grueling and will end up costing you more than replacing it.

Purigen is a good bit more expensive than Carbon but one of it's huge benefits is it can be recharged. But if you fail to recharge it properly then it's not worth it's weight in carbon. So if you decide to use it be sure to read up and use it properly.

Also note that Purigen will remove a much wider range of pollutants than carbon...

 

[snpydhk]

SOooooo Many years later. I took everyone's advise and have been using purigen now for the past 9 years. Great stuff. I have even converted a few hobbiest myself! lol

 

[fishdance]

It is relatively easy to recharge carbon. Heating to 200 degrees for 30 minutes which an oven is capable of but a fireplace or fire pit is easier/cheaper.
The link below is worth a read.

Understand What Activated Charcoal Is and How It Works

Learn about activated charcoal (aka activated carbon), what it is used for, and whether or not it can be recharged.

www.thoughtco.com

 

[Hendre]

SOooooo Many years later. I took everyone's advise and have been using purigen now for the past 9 years. Great stuff. I have even converted a few hobbiest myself! lol

Purigen is great! Nice update haha

Just take it out of the media washing bucket before chucking the water down the toilet. Ouch.