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Can I reactivate my charcoal? The simple answer is yes, activated charcoal can be regenerated and of course people are interested in knowing how. First, let’s start at the beginning as to how charcoal is activated. How is Charcoal Activated ? There are two basic methods of activation – steam or chemical activation. Steam Activated Charcoal Steam-activation is primarily used for coconut charcoal and coal based medias. In the production of steam-activated charcoal, first the coconut shell or coal is heated to create a char. This char is then “activated” in a furnace at high temperatures of 1,700° to 1,800°F with steam, in the absence of oxygen. This controlled environment […]