Carbon rod - Kishu Binchotan - Medium

Activated carbon is a form of carbon that undergoes a special activation process that makes it extremely porous. This significantly increases the surface area of ??the coal, making it very effective at absorbing various pollutants. Activated carbon can attract and bind to harmful chemicals, toxins and unwanted odors. It is widely used in water filtration systems and other healthcare products due to its ability to purify and improve water quality. Kishu Binchotan, a traditional Japanese form of activated carbon, is specially designed to purify drinking water and add beneficial minerals. This makes it a natural choice for those who want cleaner and healthier water without using disposable plastic filters.
 

Benefits of Kishu Binchotan activated carbon

1. Natural choice: Kishu Binchotan is a natural, recyclable product that lasts for several months and can then be recycled into the soil.
    
2. Improved water quality: In addition to filtering water, the charcoal stick adds healthy minerals, which make the water both tasty and more beneficial for health.
    
3. Easy to use: Put the charcoal stick in water and after a few hours you have clean drinking water. The rod can be used again and again.
    
4. Natural filtration without chemicals: The carbon rod effectively removes impurities without adding chemicals or plastic waste.
    

This carbon rod measures 8-10 cm  and approx. 2 cm. in diameter.

This coal line cleans approx. 1 liter water of approx. 6 hours.
 

When you receive your charcoal stick, do the following:

• Rinse the charcoal thoroughly in water (without soap)
• Put the activated charcoal in a pot of cold water, heat it up and boil for ten minutes. It cleans the charcoal and activates the cleaning processes.
• Take the charcoal out of the pot and let it cool down
• Put the charcoal in a jug or other container and pour water over it
• After six hours the water is cleaned and ready for use
• Refill as much as you want
• Boil the charcoal rod approx. 1 time per month according to the above procedure. It will reactivate the charcoal and remove the substances that the charcoal has taken up. Write it down if necessary. in your calendar so you remember it.

The coal can last for at least 90 days - and often much more. You will be able to taste when you need to replace the charcoal.

The charcoal rods may break during the cooking process. It has no effect on the effect of the charcoal.

Once your activated charcoal has served its water purification purpose, you can use it as an air purifier. It is super effective for cleaning the air indoors and ensuring good air humidity.

You can also use it to remove odors from shoes, sports bags or the fridge.

When you can't find more uses for the charcoal stick, you can simply throw it in the compost bin or in the flower bed. It is super effective as fertilizer too :-)