CO2 Scrubber media getting wet

[Necrodaemus]

I'm having an issue with my CO2 media getting wet and clumping in the cartridge before it's expended. I'm recirculating it to make it last longer and have a moisture catch container between the canister and the skimmer cup lid where it draws air back through. The collection canister is definitely collecting excess moisture but the media still gets wet. I've tried elevating the media an inch from the bottom of the cartridge/canister and that hasn't helped. Any tips for keeping it dry?

 

[bubbgee]

I added an extra chamber as a moisture trap. It is now handling the moisture intake for the CO2 scrubber but mine is configured as a closed loop recirculating.

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[Necrodaemus]

I added an extra chamber as a moisture trap. It is now handling the moisture intake for the CO2 scrubber but mine is configured as a closed loop recirculating.

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I have a DIY chamber doing that exact thing but the media still gets wet.

 

[bubbgee]

I have a DIY chamber doing that exact thing but the media still gets wet.

Strange. My CO2 scrubber has a sponge at the bottom. Do you have anything similar?

 

[Necrodaemus]

Strange. My CO2 scrubber has a sponge at the bottom. Do you have anything similar?

I do not, but I was considering that. I'll give it a try.