What's the difference between all these carbons...really!?!

[RussC]

So really, is it that much different between all the different carbons? I see where BRS offers Bituminous, Lignite, and ROX with claims ROX is the best on the market and only uses 1 tablespoon for every 10 gallons. Then I go to my LFS and they tell me Matrix Carbon can't be beat. Most efficient. And then they mentioned something I was not aware of. All carbons contain phosphate. Different carbons have different levels. I must have missed that class. I was aware of carbon having PH impact. But is it really that much of an impact? And what kind of phosphates are we talking about? What is the real difference when you get down to the bottom line....really?!?!

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

 

[mcarroll]

I think you can always count on a maker to consider theirs the best...it's rarely because they are hands-down-universally The Best, however.

Use carbon only as-needed and use what your LFS carries, IMO. The differences are minute, and the convenience of buying local is large. It's not worth any more worry than that.

(Not all of us even have the option to buy local.....SO DO IT. )