DIY activated carbon

[SmokeyGnar]

I saw this interesting video today and it got me thinking about trying out some home made activated carbon in my tank. Give the video a watch and see what you think

 

[scriptmonkey]

So I am all for doing DIY, but there are some thing I do not think I would try and this may be one of them. Others are DIY root canal, DIY vasectomy, and DIY bomb disposal. Pretty much most things are still in play. While that is pretty cool, I wonder how effective it would be compared to commercial.

 

[virtual reality]

I watched it. Looks like a lot of work. lol. :)

 

[SmokeyGnar]

So I am all for doing DIY, but there are some thing I do not think I would try and this may be one of them. Others are DIY root canal, DIY vasectomy, and DIY bomb disposal.

This is quite a bit simpler than a vasectomy and quite a bit safer than bomb disposal ;Dead Of course someone should not even try it if they dont understand how to do it safely or arent comfortable with the process, but that goes for anything in this hobby.

I wonder how effective it would be compared to commercial.

His AC was comparable to commercial AC. Results of the test are at 18:00. Its probably not a huge cost saving but it seems like a good project to keep our minds thinking about our tanks in new ways

 

[Dom]

Interesting... but it seems like a lot of work.

 

[scriptmonkey]

This is quite a bit simpler than a vasectomy and quite a bit safer than bomb disposal ;Dead Of course someone should not even try it if they dont understand how to do it safely or arent comfortable with the process, but that goes for anything in this hobby.



His AC was comparable to commercial AC. Results of the test are at 18:00. Its probably not a huge cost saving but it seems like a good project to keep our minds thinking about our tanks in new ways

Guess it could be helpful in a natural disaster to purify water.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

I saw this interesting video today and it got me thinking about trying out some home made activated carbon in my tank. Give the video a watch and see what you think

My time (labor) is not cheap. For $68 free shipping, for 1 cubic foot. Looks like a deal. Ebay prices. Sorry, comrade

 

[scriptmonkey]

....but Ebay will not be around in the Zomvie Apocalypse.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

....but Ebay will not be around in the Zomvie Apocalypse.

Very true, time to stock up. One more thing for bomb shelter

 

[cracker]

Iv'e seen this clip or something similar . Looked fun & interesting but wasn't going to setup a blast furnace to try !

 

[Hillbillyreefer]

If you have a backyard fire pit it’s even easier.

Get an empty metal paint can, punch a few holes in the lid. Fill with wood chunks, place in burning fire pit, the gases escaping through the holes are flammable and will ignite, once there are no flames coming from the holes, pull the can out and let it cool. Once cool open it up and viola, done, easy peasy, total investment $2, and a pack of hot dogs to eat while processing the wood.

 

[Jon Fishman]

. DIY vasectomy, and DIY bomb disposal. .

Marriage and divorce all in one breath..... bravo good sir....

 

[That Crusso Kid]

My time (labor) is not cheap. For $68 free shipping, for 1 cubic foot. Looks like a deal. Ebay prices. Sorry, comrade

I've bought AC on Ebay before too and am curious which one you referenced. Can you please provide a link? Thanks!

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

I've bought AC on Ebay before too and am curious which one you referenced. Can you please provide a link? Thanks!

Now at $69.95 search under

55 lbs Bulk Activated Carbon Premium Aquarium Filter Media Pond Reef Canister

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Now at $69.95 search under

55 lbs Bulk Activated Carbon Premium Aquarium Filter Media Pond Reef Canister

Thanks comrade!