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govegan
07-20-2009, 04:43 PM
So I just got a carbon filter and I'm new to the carbon filter world, how often should I change the carbon in it?

Green Supreme
07-20-2009, 04:49 PM
Have been using mine just over 3 years with no problems so far. Mine is not part of my exhaust system. Just a filter in the room with a fan ontop. It cleans the air in the room before it is exhausted. I suppose I will change it when my room gets too smelly, but not even close yet. Peace GS

winspence3
07-20-2009, 04:57 PM
haha, I think he means for a tube GS. But yeah carbon filters for exhaust

winspence3
07-20-2009, 04:58 PM
are the shizz as well...

winspence3
07-20-2009, 04:59 PM
I change my carbon everytime it starts to effect the taste of my hits. Usually about once every week.

Green Supreme
07-20-2009, 05:00 PM
Hahaha what a stoner. Should have read what forum it was in first. Classic stoner move LOL. Sorry for all that teehee. Peace GS

govegan
07-20-2009, 05:25 PM
Haha... still good things to know, thanks man. That's just the answer I was looking for, I figured right around then

typehyDro
07-22-2009, 09:12 PM
I also heard instead of carbon you can use uncooked rice and it will have the same effect.

Respect Marley
07-23-2009, 01:54 PM
I put rice above the carbon so any flaming ask does not hit the carbon (this causes a horrible taste and is probably unhealthy)

It is worth changing carbon every few days IMHO.

Also do not forget to wash the carbon , let it soak over night or for a few hours and then let it dry overnight, this removes the carbon dust.

Make sure you do not use the carbon wet as it releases some substance that you do not want.

flabarm
07-23-2009, 03:05 PM
If you use a screen your carbon will stay fresher longer. Otherwise it starts to gather a lot of crud on top and becomes clogged with resin and ash. I love them though. Need a 14.4 mm cf filter for my new tube.