rinsing media

bdr · 06/17/2012, 01:23 PM

ok im making a huge mess and alot of it is going down the drain what is everyones tricks for rinsing carbon and gfo?

billdogg · 06/17/2012, 01:49 PM

if you are using a media bag, just put in the desired amount and then run cold tap water through it for a minute or two to rinse out the bulk of the dust.

If it is in a reactor, put in the amount needed and start the reactor pump. Direct the first gallon or two of water into a bucket and discard.

Don't make it harder than it has to be. I've been using these two methods for many years - it's quick and easy, and keeps the mess to a minimum.

bdr · 06/17/2012, 02:12 PM

it is going in a reactor, after using a bowl huge mess i stole a nylon off the wife and it seems to not want to rinse clear

bdr · 06/17/2012, 02:16 PM

and from the brs website
Rinse. Add the correct amount of carbon to a mesh filter bag. Rinse the carbon with RO/DI water or water from the tank to remove the dust created from storage and transport. Avoid grinding the material back and forth as this will cause more dust
I think that answers my question why i couldnt get it to rinse clear

msr224 · 06/17/2012, 02:27 PM

For the GFO assemble the reactor with the media in it. Use a bucket and run 2 - 4 gallons of water through it and into the bucket. I use wc water when I do this. I always fill one bucket with rinse water and then put the reactor online.

06/17/2012, 01:23 PM	#1
bdr Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: kingston ontario Posts: 375	rinsing media ok im making a huge mess and alot of it is going down the drain what is everyones tricks for rinsing carbon and gfo? __________________ 75g display, 40g breeder sump. 85 lbs lr 2 korillia 1050gph powerheads, vertex 100gpd rodi, brs media reactor water went in jan 3 12

06/17/2012, 01:49 PM	#2
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	if you are using a media bag, just put in the desired amount and then run cold tap water through it for a minute or two to rinse out the bulk of the dust. If it is in a reactor, put in the amount needed and start the reactor pump. Direct the first gallon or two of water into a bucket and discard. Don't make it harder than it has to be. I've been using these two methods for many years - it's quick and easy, and keeps the mess to a minimum. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

06/17/2012, 02:12 PM	#3
bdr Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: kingston ontario Posts: 375	it is going in a reactor, after using a bowl huge mess i stole a nylon off the wife and it seems to not want to rinse clear __________________ 75g display, 40g breeder sump. 85 lbs lr 2 korillia 1050gph powerheads, vertex 100gpd rodi, brs media reactor water went in jan 3 12

06/17/2012, 02:16 PM	#4
bdr Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: kingston ontario Posts: 375	and from the brs website Rinse. Add the correct amount of carbon to a mesh filter bag. Rinse the carbon with RO/DI water or water from the tank to remove the dust created from storage and transport. Avoid grinding the material back and forth as this will cause more dust I think that answers my question why i couldnt get it to rinse clear __________________ 75g display, 40g breeder sump. 85 lbs lr 2 korillia 1050gph powerheads, vertex 100gpd rodi, brs media reactor water went in jan 3 12

06/17/2012, 02:27 PM	#5
msr224 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 540	For the GFO assemble the reactor with the media in it. Use a bucket and run 2 - 4 gallons of water through it and into the bucket. I use wc water when I do this. I always fill one bucket with rinse water and then put the reactor online. __________________ The best thing a man can do for his children is to love their mother. Current Tank Info: Just a mixed reef tank.