Anyone know where to buy loose carbon?

[BotanicalBill]

Does anyone know where to buy loose carbon in the states that is made for air filtration? The only place I run into it is on ebay and most of that is made for water purification.. I never seem to see it at online grow shops and was wondering if I'm just missing some major carbon warehouse(Calgon directly only sells huge amounts).. My buddy found some a few years ago on Ebay that was bought it in bulk from some auction and he just cut a hole out of his filter with a dremel, emptied it and put the new stuff back in and it worked like new.. I guess people must not do this often?

Thanks

BB

 

[Mr.Fastcast]

Here ya go,

Horticulture Source.One of the cheaper one's.
http://www.horticulturesource.com/#1

 

[Dr. Buddington]

Try to find a place that sells equipment to the restoration industry: Phoenix brand HEPA scrubbers have an optional "re-usable" carbon filter. The carbon comes in 5 gal pales, but here's the best part. It's mixed with potassium permanganate which absorbs organic odors; as the carbon/permanganate mixture absorbs odor, it changes color, so you will know exactly when its done. Costs about 90-100 USD per pale. Had to wait a bit to get it deliver however.

 

[festivus]

Believe it or not, I bought loose carbon at Walmart! That was 2 years ago, don't know if they still carry it. Another place to look is pet stores.

 

[cravin morehead]

there was a spot in compon, ca. seriously. they had great prices on the coconut carbon. i'll see if i can't find the link. ok, here it is:
http://www.activatedcarbon.com/

btw- coconut shell carbon is best for what we do.

cm

 

[ClackamasCootz]

This company has over 150 charcoal products available including bamboo & coconut charcoal.

CC

 

[cravin morehead]

^^^ excellent link CC. thanks

cm

ps- call me stupid, but how did you make that link come up on screen as the word company?? you can message me, so we don't go off topic in this thread

 

[eyes]

i bought the the 33 or 35 lb bag bulk from the hydro shops for like 120. its coconut fiber. worked well i get about 30 days out of 12 -15 lbs of it. i use vaportek which is pricey but easier to get. either way. hope this helps.

 

[im me]

you can get it at any pet supply store just look in the fish filters section.

 

[Can420]

Ive used pet store activated carbon also, never had a problem with it. All depends on how much you need, but I dont see why a local grow shop wouldnt have the stuff also.

 

[im me]

^^ you'd think so but for some reason whenever go to the local hydro store they never have and try to talk me into buying a scrubber. i always reply hell no I can make my own for a quarter of the cost. the pet supply store by me actually carries in 2 gallon buckets.

 

[Can420]

that sucks that they try to make you buy a scrubber. The two shops i deal with will bring in a 50lbs bag of carbon when we ask.

 

[Stonefree69]

I have a new MountainAir filter (8"x40") that is refillable. I had some info somewhere about where to get carbon and how to do a proper compaction/vibration refill: MountainAir carbon filter refill instructions

The Can filters say they use a proprietary method of compaction and recommend getting a new filter instead.

If you're interested in carbon bed thickness, the Can-Lite is 2.5 inches and I think they use the R-48 Australian activated carbon. Many filter makers don't even have 2" bed thickness, giving you an idea of how long they last (1-3 years depending on make & brand). The Can (heavy) filters still are supposed to last longer than the Can-Lites.

 

[Scottish Research]

I've looked at this off and on for a while. I'm thinking that it would just be cheaper to get a new filter.



R.Fortune

 

[BotanicalBill]

Thanks very much for the tips, folks..

Robert Fortune, I feel the same way when I compare as well..

 

[LeeROI]

Yeah, used to be able to buy the good stuff off ebay for cheap . . . so they say.