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Originally Posted by Dentoid  Terry, I guess it depends on how dirty the water is and how quickly the detritus builds up in the pores of the carbon. Once the pores of the carbon are obstructed, whether it's from detritus, bacteria or the chemicals it's used to remove, it's not going to absorb anything else. Sure you can rinse it and leave it in there for a month or two, but its effectiveness is lost. |
Ok, thanks for explaining that. I also understand now why people "crush" or "break" the carbon to revitalize it.