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Old 04-03-2005, 08:26 AM   #1
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Is one brand of activated carbon the same as the other?
Is one brand of activated carbon the same as the other? If not which are better?

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course, fine, etc. Determines the size of the particles you get. ( I think )
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I have started using Chemi-pure by Boyd. It is suppose to a great product but it is too soon for me to make a conclusion on that.
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I have started using Chemi-pure by Boyd.
Me too. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts once enough time has passed for you to evaluate it.
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