Zeolites explained by Jens Kalmeyer

[danny]

Here is a link to an article Jens Kalmeyer wrote some time ago. I found it very usefull. Maby some off you haven't heard off it.

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/cav1i3...te_Filters.htm

[Aged Salt]

Thnx, danny for the interesting article which is similar to the sticky at the top of this forum, also written by Jens, Bob

[Pikeman]

As I suspected, the zeoliths provide porous ion exchange sites that allow a bacterial film to develop. If the zeoliths are depleted by bacteria clogging/using up the pores, would it be possible to use a rock tumbler to re-rough up the surface of the zeoliths, thereby providing renewed pores/functionality? Since I have a small rock tumbler at home, I've considered trying this since the cost of replacing the zeoliths adds up. Thoughts???


Jeff

[Aged Salt]

Hi Jeff, remember that will not replenish the ionic exchange properties of the zeolites, therefore, it's limited to biological activity only. Bob