Active Carbon - Page 3

cracker · 03-21-2006, 11:14 AM

AFTER My last post I ran across this,
http://home2.pacific.net.ph/~sweetyummy42/carbon.html

cracker · 04-24-2006, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witfull

this is one of the challenges that brings one OFR status

I figured I could just load a vortex with powdered carbon and run it. But after mention of black water I'm not so sure.How would a person of OFR status load a vortex with carbon? Can you load a vortex with granule run it in a bucket to rinse or does a powdered form( vortex brand) work? Maybe load lightly with diatom earth then powdered carbon?

Boomer · 04-25-2006, 10:08 AM

Cracker

The safe way is load it first with diatom and then PAC. Loading/charging can be done buy using a bucket and adding the diatom to the inlet, once caked then the PAC. However, this can be tricky also, for as when you shut off the filter to move it to the tank the cake media will often fall off the filter pad. When you go to restart the filter some may go into the tank. To get around this we used a circulation value assembly, such has the one sold by Vortex called a recharge valve. You do as given above (bucket charge caking), then close the valve when caked, the water now just goes around in circles. Move the filter to tank, filter/pump still running and then when in place open the valves.

http://www.diatomfilter.com/products...arge_valve.htm

Witfull · 04-25-2006, 10:18 AM

yup,,,i love mine~

mine will slow down alot after about 3hrs.

thank you mighty OFR Boomer!

mungus · 04-25-2006, 01:54 PM

Witfull & Boomer how long and how often do you use these filters?

Thanks
Brian

cracker · 04-25-2006, 02:35 PM

Thanks!

Boomer · 04-26-2006, 11:10 AM

Me, once a month for 4 hours

Witfull · 04-27-2006, 08:54 AM

i run it once without the carbon as a clean up filter when needed, then about once a month with the carbon.

Woodstock · 04-27-2006, 09:07 AM

I am considering replacing my magnum HOT with a Diatom XL. Are they difficult to prime? Specifically, when using it to clean a sump

cracker · 04-28-2006, 05:20 AM

Priming and loading the vortex with the diatom earth is a little tricky at 1st. There are several differant ways to do it. IMHO using a vortex to clean a sump is over kill. they are designed to remove VERY small micron size stuff from the water. Better to use a micron sock to remove the sediment that collects in the sump. If i'm not mistaken a micron sock with the smallest weave doesn't even come close to what a vortex can filter.

Woodstock · 04-28-2006, 06:16 AM

I will also use it for water polishing cleaning as I do.. did ... my magnum.

I think upgrading to a vortex instead of repairing my magnum is the best move.

Witfull · 04-28-2006, 06:35 AM

ill tell you the best place to order it from later~

Woodstock · 04-29-2006, 11:20 AM

Is it "later" yet??

Witfull · 04-29-2006, 11:48 AM

not yet,,,,maybe in an hour~

Woodstock · 04-29-2006, 12:56 PM

... how about now.... ? LOL

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03-21-2006, 11:14 AM	#31 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,785 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Active Carbon AFTER My last post I ran across this, http://home2.pacific.net.ph/~sweetyummy42/carbon.html

04-25-2006, 10:08 AM	#33 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,192 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Active Carbon Cracker The safe way is load it first with diatom and then PAC. Loading/charging can be done buy using a bucket and adding the diatom to the inlet, once caked then the PAC. However, this can be tricky also, for as when you shut off the filter to move it to the tank the cake media will often fall off the filter pad. When you go to restart the filter some may go into the tank. To get around this we used a circulation value assembly, such has the one sold by Vortex called a recharge valve. You do as given above (bucket charge caking), then close the valve when caked, the water now just goes around in circles. Move the filter to tank, filter/pump still running and then when in place open the valves. http://www.diatomfilter.com/products...arge_valve.htm __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

04-25-2006, 01:54 PM	#35 (permalink)
mungus Tunicate Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 18 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Active Carbon Witfull & Boomer how long and how often do you use these filters? Thanks Brian

04-25-2006, 02:35 PM	#36 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,785 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Active Carbon Thanks!

04-26-2006, 11:10 AM	#37 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,192 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Active Carbon Me, once a month for 4 hours __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

04-27-2006, 09:07 AM	#39 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,606 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Active Carbon I am considering replacing my magnum HOT with a Diatom XL. Are they difficult to prime? Specifically, when using it to clean a sump __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

04-28-2006, 05:20 AM	#40 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,785 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Active Carbon Priming and loading the vortex with the diatom earth is a little tricky at 1st. There are several differant ways to do it. IMHO using a vortex to clean a sump is over kill. they are designed to remove VERY small micron size stuff from the water. Better to use a micron sock to remove the sediment that collects in the sump. If i'm not mistaken a micron sock with the smallest weave doesn't even come close to what a vortex can filter.

04-28-2006, 06:16 AM	#41 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,606 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Active Carbon I will also use it for water polishing cleaning as I do.. did ... my magnum. I think upgrading to a vortex instead of repairing my magnum is the best move. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

04-29-2006, 11:20 AM	#43 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,606 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Active Carbon Is it "later" yet?? __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

04-29-2006, 12:56 PM	#45 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,606 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Active Carbon ... how about now.... ? LOL __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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