Carbon Filter Refill

[FX]

That's really interesting, thanks for sharing it...

[wigz]

Are you going to amend your soil with the old pellets?

interesting idea dude, do you think it would help?

[Sage]

I'd think it would be good for aeration, and water retention. I's a carbon source I'd think it much like using biochar.

[2-Scoops]

RC-48 or even better RC-412 cone shaoped activated carbon is the top stuff to use guys, i read it`s what`s used in top filters that last a few years. :)

[IMO]

RC-48 or even better RC-412 cone shaoped activated carbon is the top stuff to use guys, i read it`s what`s used in top filters that last a few years. :)

Do you know where to get any of these pellets in the uk?

[2-Scoops]

RC-48 or even better RC-412 cone shaoped activated carbon is the top stuff to use guys, i read it`s what`s used in top filters that last a few years. :)

Do you know where to get any of these pellets in the uk?

Never done it tis just what ive read mate, try ebay or amazon, it`s usually Australian rc48 or rc412 activated carbon pellets that top brand filter makers use, which is said to be best stuff, iff you do buy some carbon then buy 3 or 4 different sized pellets too, using different sizes should and will help fill all gaps. At end of shift i would think any activated carbon pellets will do jobby, tis just that im talking what top brand filters makers use in theirs.

[IMO]

@2-Scoops sure man I know what you mean, I would think the filter media will be tricky to get hold of as not much call for it from individuals

[TommyT]

If your willing to deal with the mess you can wash the carbon.
Here's how I do it.
I pour the charcoal into a pot and add water. The charcoal will bubble and sizzle a little.
Boil the water for a little bit. The oils will start floating on the top of the water. The oils are what smells.
Do this process several times until the oils are all gone.
Once the charcoal is cleaned you have to dry it.
Put the charcoal on a cookie sheet or similar and in the oven. Turn the heat to 500°F or 260°C or as hot as your oven goes.
Let it dry for about 20 - 30 minutes. The charcoal will go from shiny to dull.
If you drop a piece or two into water again it will sizzle a little letting you know it is activated again.

[IMO]

Thanks guys handy info and the trick of washing and baking it sounds useful, I’m just thinking having a bag of refill charcoal would be handy in case my filter stopped at some point, so I can relatively quickly refill it, also saves on paying for a whole new filter

[TommyT]

If your willing to deal with the mess you can wash the carbon.
Here's how I do it.
I pour the charcoal into a pot and add water. The charcoal will bubble and sizzle a little.
Boil the water for a little bit. The oils will start floating on the top of the water. The oils are what smells.
Do this process several times until the oils are all gone.
Once the charcoal is cleaned you have to dry it.
Put the charcoal on a cookie sheet or similar and in the oven. Turn the heat to 500°F or 260°C or as hot as your oven goes.
Let it dry for about 20 - 30 minutes. The charcoal will go from shiny to dull.
If you drop a piece or two into water again it will sizzle a little letting you know it is activated again.

That seems alot of effort to save a few quid, and honestly after all the electricity being used to do all that heating and reheating surly it's easier and cheaper to just go buy some

It's definitely easier to just buy it. But as far as cheaper I doubt it. I pay about .15 cents for one kilowatt of electricity. I'm sure I don't use much more than 6 kilowatts. So that's only about one U.S. dollar.