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« on: February 08, 2010, 11:11:20 AM »
As the title states. If you're just saving it and not sure what to do with it. I'd like to take it off your hands and see if I can regenerate it.
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« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2010, 11:32:44 AM »
I haven't been but I'll be changing mine in a week or so so I'll save it for you. Its a good half a pound or more
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« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2010, 12:11:28 PM »
Thanks, if it works it sounds like it can be recharged 10 - 20 maybe 30 times and be as effective as when it was new. Since its one of the larger regular monthly expenses we could all save a lot of dough if it works.
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« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2010, 07:39:47 AM »
 I had no idea it could be regenerated... I have been saving DI resin in hopes of someday having enough to regen. I guess 1 issue I have is that I mix my GFO with Carbon. I should start running it separate so I can save it.
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« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2010, 09:30:23 AM »
I may be wrong David -- but is the performance the same?  I did not think it was. That';s why the regenerated that you can buy is cheaper...
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« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2010, 11:05:58 AM »
My reading suggests that it is 100% or nearly that much. Certainly not worth tossing it out for new, it costs pennies to regenerate it.

Here's the link http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1734717&highlight=gfo+regenerate

I wont feel bad if people decide to keep their's and try it for themselves. I think most were like me and probably just tossed it anyway.
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« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2010, 01:50:34 PM »
I do toss mine but will stop doing that -- it is yours. I also wonder about the media in canister filters -- can that be regenerated -- it's only pieces of clay and rock ...
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« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2010, 06:59:58 AM »
 Cool...

 Anyone - just be sure to wear protection when working with Sodium Hydroxide. It is highly caustic and will burn skin and can blind you if ever got in an eye.
 
 I will post a formula for "AnythingX" in another topic. It also has NaOH.
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« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2010, 08:07:13 AM »
Good point Joe. Sodium Hydroxide is commonly called Caustic Lye.
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« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2010, 08:35:24 PM »
Dave...I changed mine out today and will start keeping it for you. I'll let you know when I have a good qty of it if you want it.
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« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2010, 07:54:35 AM »
Thanks Sean
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« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2010, 09:22:21 PM »
Fro risk of sounding dim what is GFO it is not an acronym i'm familiar with. 
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« Reply #12 on: February 16, 2010, 06:45:16 AM »
Granular Ferric Oxide is an iron based phosphate binder. You use it somewhere in your tank/sump to absorb and reduce phosphates.
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« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2010, 06:21:47 AM »
I'll be changing mine out this weekend so I'll have some for you
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« Reply #14 on: February 22, 2010, 11:19:42 AM »
I've got some old GFO for you Dave. Probably 1/2 to 3/4 of a pound.
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