Carbon filter disposal
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Serverchris
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Throw them in the dumpster
Beachwalker
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No idea either, so stuck one in a corner and keep all my green bamboo sticks in it, works well LOL ..if I had to get rid of a few I might take them apart and dispose of them that way, good luck!
Lucky Luke
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Refill them.
If you don't want it drop it out the front of a hydro shop- someone will grab it.
Lordhooha
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I’ve taken them apart and melted them down into ingots an end up using them to make parts for knifes and stuff when I forge.
xtsho
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I have a couple myself that I need to get rid of so I did some looking. Easiest way would be tossing in the trash but that seems like a waste. I'm going to dump the carbon in my garden and the rest goes in the recycle bin the city I live in provides.
http://www.phreshfilter.com/page/phresh-frequently-asked-questions/
How do I dispose of the filter when its life is up?
Use the carbon in your outdoor garden soil. Take the steel and aluminum to a recycling center or metal scrap yard.
https://www.livingnaturaltoday.com/2016/09/natural-uses-for-activated-charcoal/
As a Garden Booster
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http://www.phreshfilter.com/page/phresh-frequently-asked-questions/
How do I dispose of the filter when its life is up?
Use the carbon in your outdoor garden soil. Take the steel and aluminum to a recycling center or metal scrap yard.
https://www.livingnaturaltoday.com/2016/09/natural-uses-for-activated-charcoal/
As a Garden Booster
By using activated charcoal in your garden you’ll be able to improve soil drainage, reduce the risk of soil compaction, and also boost the nutrient level of the soil. There’s more though: activated charcoal can also improve soil’s water retention abilities, which is great for gardens that don’t get watered on a daily basis.
Aside from the soil boosting effect, activated charcoal helps improve germination and can also boost your plants’ ability to resist fungal disease and insect infestations.
If you’ve been looking for a natural fertilizer and eco-friendly insecticide, then you just found it. All you need to do to take advantage of what activated charcoal can do for your garden is to mix activated charcoal powder on a 2:3 ratio with organic compost. Treat your garden with the mixture on a monthly basis and you’ll be reaping the tranquil, green rewards in no time at all.
It should be noted, you don’t need to use food grade charcoal as it’d get very expensive.
As you can see, there’s more to activated charcoal than just its teeth whitening and bloat-busting abilities. We’ve just shown you 3 natural and safe ways to use activated charcoal in and around the house; all you need to do now is to start implementing these great ideas!
Roger A. Shrubber
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you have to buy good carbon to refill them with, shit from the fish store is worthless.
this is actually a pretty good deal for 55 pounds. that should be enough to fill a large filter 5 or 6 times.
https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Virgin-Coconut-Activated-Charcoal/dp/B00XIIK8EE/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1540311152&sr=8-6&keywords=activated+bulk+carbon
you want to get it in pretty tight, but not as tight as possible. i know that's a highly accurate unit of measurement, but you get the idea.
you want it to be tight enough to slow down the airflow slightly, so the carbon has time to act on it, but not so much that it bogs down the fan.
this is actually a pretty good deal for 55 pounds. that should be enough to fill a large filter 5 or 6 times.
https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Virgin-Coconut-Activated-Charcoal/dp/B00XIIK8EE/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1540311152&sr=8-6&keywords=activated+bulk+carbon
you want to get it in pretty tight, but not as tight as possible. i know that's a highly accurate unit of measurement, but you get the idea.
you want it to be tight enough to slow down the airflow slightly, so the carbon has time to act on it, but not so much that it bogs down the fan.