View Full Version : can rowaphos be rejuvinated using caustic soda
Just want to ask if rowaphos can be rejuvinate using sodium hydroxide?
barjam
11/02/2012, 02:43 PM
It is just GFO isn't it? I don't see any reason why not. Is it fine grained? Lye will errode gfo a bit.
I regenerated GFO for a while but ended up stopping. It is messy and quite a bit of work in my opinion.
uxdesigner
11/02/2012, 03:06 PM
I've never heard of rowaphos being rejuvenated, very interesting. I agree with barjam, sounds like more work that its worth. Plus, that stuff stinks when it's at capacity!
blanden.adam
11/02/2012, 09:22 PM
You should be able too. Rowaphos is pretty much just a brand preparation of GFO, and there are many articles and threads on regenerating GFO with NaOH. This thread might have some insights for you:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1734717
bertoni
11/03/2012, 12:08 AM
Yes, although it might crumble more (or perhaps less) than some other brands. If you want to try regenerating, I'd give it a shot.
ive heared that it has a different ingredients than a ordinary gfo
bertoni
11/03/2012, 12:56 AM
Well, not really. They're all basically structured rust. :)
ok thanks ill give it a try
bertoni
11/03/2012, 05:05 PM
You're welcome! Good luck!
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