| Coconut Shell Carbon |
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| Things which carbon collects: |
| Updated 9/5/2009 |
The Carbon we have chosen for fill is very specialized and unique. In a nutshell, it is THE carbon choice for collecting
precious metals, having a high affinity for them, while a very light preference for Iron…unlike other carbons. This is a
big plus for those with iron in their water. If you have EXCESSIVE Iron in your water, we recommend that you send
it through a Greensand Filter first, commonly found at swimming pool suppliers, in sizes to match your anticipated
water flows. This will remove the iron, can be back flushed to remove it, and re-used.
precious metals, having a high affinity for them, while a very light preference for Iron…unlike other carbons. This is a
big plus for those with iron in their water. If you have EXCESSIVE Iron in your water, we recommend that you send
it through a Greensand Filter first, commonly found at swimming pool suppliers, in sizes to match your anticipated
water flows. This will remove the iron, can be back flushed to remove it, and re-used.
1. It is important to remember that ORGANIC substances can quickly “blind” the
carbon…meaning problems
2. Metals like Copper, Zinc, Mercury, Silver, Gold, Platinum Group metals and Nickel are readily
adsorbed, and become metal. In this group, the more metal collected, the greater the tendency
for it to collect more and more. This takes place at different places on the carbon, becoming
scattered “zones”, from one particle to another, different metals collecting on that particle.
3. For Maximum effectiveness, you will want to remove all sediments prior to running through
the carbon, in all cases. This may mean a thorough pre-cleaning, which our Quantum unit
provides, set to pass through the finest filter bags to remove all traces of sediments first,
sometimes with an additional charge of Diamataceous Earth .
carbon…meaning problems
2. Metals like Copper, Zinc, Mercury, Silver, Gold, Platinum Group metals and Nickel are readily
adsorbed, and become metal. In this group, the more metal collected, the greater the tendency
for it to collect more and more. This takes place at different places on the carbon, becoming
scattered “zones”, from one particle to another, different metals collecting on that particle.
3. For Maximum effectiveness, you will want to remove all sediments prior to running through
the carbon, in all cases. This may mean a thorough pre-cleaning, which our Quantum unit
provides, set to pass through the finest filter bags to remove all traces of sediments first,
sometimes with an additional charge of Diamataceous Earth .
Coconut shell carbon, because it is comprised of predominantly microporous structures, is a superior performing
product for the removal of chlorine, chlorinated solvents and VOCs. It is also harder and can stand up to more
backwashing than bituminous coal based carbon. Its drawbacks lie in its higher price and its inability to absorb heavier
organics.
product for the removal of chlorine, chlorinated solvents and VOCs. It is also harder and can stand up to more
backwashing than bituminous coal based carbon. Its drawbacks lie in its higher price and its inability to absorb heavier
organics.
| All prices include S/H within the USA unless otherwise noted. Please contact us for international rates |
Coconut shell carbon, because it is
comprised of predominantly
microporous structures, is a superior
performing product
comprised of predominantly
microporous structures, is a superior
performing product
Coconut Shell Carbon - 1 CF
$180.00
shipped within the USA
shipped within the USA
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