So how long is water good for in reactor

Thor2j · Feb 21, 2017

I have a gfo and carbon reactor. I don't run them all the time. I turn them on with a gate valve off of my manifold. When I stop using them I take them out and empty. When I want to use again I refill with new media and put them back. My question is how long, if at all, would the water be good in the reactor if I decided to shut off for a few days?? Would this be really bad idea??

Randy Holmes-Farley · Feb 21, 2017

Bad, yes. The water will become anoxic and hydrogen sulfide may be produced.

So how long is water good for in reactor

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