Carbon in sump?

Ratpack · 12-27-2007, 05:12 PM

If you run carbon in your sump, how do most run it? I had first thought of a phosban reator and put it in there, but I wonder if just dropping it into the return section of the sump in filter bags wouldn't be sufficient and less expensive. Thoughts?

Samper · 12-27-2007, 08:04 PM

I run carbon 24/7 and use it in a filter bag. I tie it to the drain pipe so it's in a super high flow area of the sump. I change half of the contents of the bag out every 2 weeks.

rededteck · 12-31-2007, 01:20 PM

I run carbon frequently as well... I use the knee high panty hose (.99 for 3 pair) as a bag and place it under the two returns in the sump. It has worked out well.

12-27-2007, 05:12 PM	#1
Ratpack Council Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 284	Carbon in sump? If you run carbon in your sump, how do most run it? I had first thought of a phosban reator and put it in there, but I wonder if just dropping it into the return section of the sump in filter bags wouldn't be sufficient and less expensive. Thoughts?

12-27-2007, 08:04 PM	#2
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,768	Re: Carbon in sump? I run carbon 24/7 and use it in a filter bag. I tie it to the drain pipe so it's in a super high flow area of the sump. I change half of the contents of the bag out every 2 weeks. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

12-31-2007, 01:20 PM	#3
rededteck Sci Fi Reefer Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: central pa, usa Posts: 394	Re: Carbon in sump? I run carbon frequently as well... I use the knee high panty hose (.99 for 3 pair) as a bag and place it under the two returns in the sump. It has worked out well. __________________ "That is the sound of inevitability..."

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