prep carbon with boiling water

andestang · #1 04-13-2010, 02:45 AM

Anyone use this procedure for prepping their carbon ? :Rinse well, then cover with near boiling water and let sit for 24 hrs, then rinse with RO/RI or let sit for 10 min then put in RO/RI for 24 hrs (read various methods). Its suppose to improve the absorption rate by a fair amount.

globaldesigns · #2 04-13-2010, 02:47 AM

I personally don't... I am a Zeovit system, and just use either Kent or Seachem carbon. I rinse and then soak for 4-8 hours in RO water, then rinse again and put in tank.

Kevotron · #3 04-13-2010, 02:58 AM

I just rinse and throw it in lol
nothing bad has happened yet haha

PoonTang · #4 04-13-2010, 03:01 AM

I boil mine in RODI for 10 minutes then rinse/cool with RODI and then run in a reactor.

Lance · #5 04-13-2010, 03:44 AM

I just rinse real well in R/O water and run in a reactor.

Dez · #6 04-13-2010, 03:00 AM

I just stick it in RO/DI water and put it in the microwave for 5 minutes, then rinse once more with RO/DI and run it right away. I haven't noticed any difference from before. I used to just rinse once and use it.

andestang · #7 04-13-2010, 05:01 AM

Ha ha, another variation to the method in question.

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Originally Posted by Dez

I just stick it in RO/DI water and put it in the microwave for 5 minutes, then rinse once more with RO/DI and run it right away. I haven't noticed any difference from before. I used to just rinse once and use it.