What is Activated Charcoal?

John Dinsley, of Charcoal House LLC, explains: What is activated charcoal? How to make activated charcoal. Activated charcoal uses and applications.

[@redmatter20]

I worked for this man. One of the most inspirational men I have ever met. Thank you John Dinsley for setting my path straight, focused on God, and my future! Hope to see you again sometime very soon!

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[@11designs25]

I don't usually have patience or attention span to listen to someone talk, so was hesitant to watch at first glance... but I was captivated from start to finish. You see, if something is of genuine interest, ADHD traits fall away. Thank you for educating us!

[@CharcoalHouse]

My pleasure. Compliment appreciated.

[@ncedanimankayi6648]

Thank you for the video it is very informative.

[@carlcarlson4642]

Thank you for taking the time to explain this to us. You are a life saver. Fascinating. God gives us the sources to help us live abetter life.

[@ranganathbg7175]

The talk is measured and the speaker is patient and determined to educate the motivated listener. It is a workshop to some extent. Thanks.

[@pskfoodspskfoods5973]

Sir, Ru from?

[@LukeTeel]

Charcoal is “activated” when it's heated to a very high temperature >600 degrees (>450 degrees w/the use of chemicals). This changes its internal structure making it more porous thus giving it a much larger surface area and making it more effective for things like color and scent removal. This is what "activated" means and how it's done.

[@TheDragonshadow1231]

Correct as per I mention very high 600-1000 degree with rapid cooling after done. Million or Trillion Porous you can seen on Microscope a small hole able to seen it and more adsorption effect.

[@bakhtil]

what is the "chemical " used?

[@LeeHill66]

Thanks for the explanation, but aren't these temperatures reached in the process of making the charcoal? Why is it necessary to heat it again?

[@TheDragonshadow1231]

@@LeeHill66 Cause, after adsorption full so need to reboil to refresh the bind the charcoal again to make it work!. Until, a certain duration it can no longer hold after used for so long.

[@emmanuelasare9103]

Can I supply you Charcoal?

[@Skudgey]

I was fascinated by this video. I found this while looking for DIY charcoal activation. I started watching and watched it while cleaning my bathroom. It was informative and interesting, and JD's delivery of this information is as readily absorbable as his products.

[@AmWestColl]

A very intelligent and informative presentation. I learned a lot. I believe in activated charcoal use !

[@CharcoalHouse]

Thank you!

[@basilmathew9762]

Worth investing 30 min's . Thank you for the great talk .

[@CharcoalHouse]

You're welcome!

[@thecrashteam1]

If you want to get to the answer of how is charcoal activated, jump to 24:07

[@tariqrhussain]

Jerry aka Jay Owens saved my time

[@areefrahman633]

God bless you

[@leaudesrochers3717]

thank you hahahahah

[@gwyn.]

My man.

[@Little_Grey_Cells]

Thank u😊

[@bonniehatcher8198]

Very educational! Thank you for taking the time to be so thorough!

[@CharcoalHouse]

My pleasure. Let us know if there's anything else we can help with. Thanks!

[@maryharleman]

Thank you for the info and God bless and protect you.

[@lonziedoggett5726]

Excellent Teaching on the History and Benifits of Charcoal. Jesus is Amazing even through his Creation all Praise to God for this information Discovery. Thank you for sharing.👏.

[@CharcoalHouse]

You're welcome!

[@Themachine615]

Very thorough explanation of it's production purpose and use. Thank you for acknowledging Gods hand in creating this to help us clean up our mistakes. Thank you. 10/10 Will share

[@CharcoalHouse]

Thank you! We appreciate the share as well.

[@sophiawilson3723]

I appreciate the fact that you are very clear on giving information. I would most definitely want to get your book. Thank you

[@dlou3264]

That was a wonderful presentation, excellent. I am grateful for the information. Thank you!

[@CharcoalHouse]

My pleasure!

[@careyjamesmajeski3203]

This is the video I was looking for. Thanks guys. I’d love more detailed videos with the chemistry and physics behind charcoal’s properties and behavior.

[@ShoresofGitcheGumee]

excellent video. It answers so many questions I have had for many years. Thank you!

[@CharcoalHouse]

My pleasure.

[@mariannemorse5070]

TOTALLY have used the health benefits of Charcoal for 30 years. Thank you for the information I can use and share

[@dtingue]

new guy here: how do you prepare it? just put some in a glass of water and drink?

[@CharcoalHouse]

Thank you! We appreciate the share!

[@FawziaKhan-tg9sv]

Thank you so much for this well informed video. I am a strong believer in activated charcoal. I made sure my children carried with them when traveling.

[@Xhopp3r]

Presentation was phenomenal. This video is an internet gem.

[@CharcoalHouse]

Thanks!

[@luciedutra756]

Thank you so much for the information and taking the time to make this video to educate the public. God bless

[@primalway1317]

That carbon quilt is the 'anti - dutch oven ' technology many of us have been waiting for..

[@Reb4ful]

I can't thank you enough for all this fascinating info. on Charcoal. I will be using this ASAP!

[@CharcoalHouse]

My pleasure.

[@viajerozz]

Well, I became curious about activated charcoal and I found the right expert to learn from! Thanks!

[@CharcoalHouse]

You're welcome. Let us know if you have any questions.

[@bringer-of-change]

For the smoke stacks for factories and plants, I wonder if in combination with these charcoal filters, there could be a stage in the filter where electrostatic charge could be used to draw the carbon onto a surface. That way there would be less emissions, and also the carbon could be collected and used for other things.

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

This is the most interesting thing I've seen on KZbin during Covid . Alright, in a couple of years. I'm going to obsess over the applications and potential of AC now. 👍

[@nomobilly]

Wow i understand way more now than i did an hour ago thanks great info

[@CharcoalHouse]

My pleasure!

[@naomiredman5068]

Thank you Doctor for your wonderful information on charcoal

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

What a fascinating line of work to be in . Very interesting video and all the best .

[@Preacher1945]

Sir, an excellent informative talk .

[@CharcoalHouse]

Thank you!

[@EngineerDZ]

A wonderful and educative video.

[@CharcoalHouse]

Thanks!

[@THIRUPPUGAZH]

Thank you Sir, fantastically presented.

[@rolandorollinf.galindes5331]

my gratitude for the information and guidance... blessings to you...

[@MrAllan9]

Great video, I'm getting some, I am an automotive painter and have been breathing through carbon filters for 30 yrs, never thought about it having many other applications. 👍

[@-Chalice]

Here for a better understanding for a project and this delivered. Nice job!

[@CharcoalHouse]

Thanks!

[@wendykelly1814]

Thank you- so very informative- and I will definitely share this video. Now i am hoping i can get the charcoal product I am after from you. Thank you - for sharing your time, passion and knowledge.

[@CharcoalHouse]

Absolutely. Feel free to call or text us at [phone].

[@jealousmeister8852]

When someone tells you you can't do it..motivates me to prove em wrong

[@sherryoliver3215]

Great presentation. Really informative. Thank you!

[@abeedfazal311]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Highly illuminating - though you will never know how many candles you have lit :-)

[@CharcoalHouse]

Thanks for watching!

[@joaneoe3952]

Thank you...enjoyed this immensly...was looking for simple method of oreoaring coconut charcoal. I use coconut to do cooking and oil and have coconut shells that I needed to prepare charcoal but needed help. Here I find more ..thanks a billion....🙏🙏🙏.... God bless.

[@Karin6509]

This is amazing. Great video, thanks!

[@CharcoalHouse]

You're welcome!

[@dianahferreira5779]

Great video. Thank you. Love the wound dressings. Would like to order.

[@CharcoalHouse]

My pleasure. Here's a link: buyactivatedcharcoal.com//zorflex-wound-dressing.html

[@CP-sz6os]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@bluemarlin4095]

very informative. thank you for educating us.

[@CharcoalHouse]

My pleasure. Any time. Do let me know if there's anything else we can help with.

[@johna7450]

Thank you for your knowledge and indepth present.

[@CharcoalHouse]

My pleasure.

[@jhingbangayan762]

I love this video❤️❤️❤️❤️. I had to make sure I was buying the right material. I've been using activated charcoal for many years in fact most Filipinos ha e them in their refrigerator and around their house so I grew up with it. But I further learned more about its many benefits during my BS Nursing college days. Is was a must class for Philippine BSN program. Back home in Philippines I can just easily make my own for my air filtration and for my other use. I have bad bad allergies of pollen, wools, dust and odors. My sense of smell is very sensitive.

[@CharcoalHouse]

Thanks for watching!

[@sumeshnair2011]

how will you actvivate the charcoal ?

[@nihalrathnayake1776]

Thank you for your teaching

[@oceans1259]

Wow beyond informative!!! Thank you!! Will be checking out your website.

[@ildikofarkas3098]

Thank you,for this video!

[@lalrinawmaralte4284]

Amazing. I would have rate this video as the best ever I have seen in terms of its educational value. I am into making bamboo charcoal and I am very keen to know which is better chemical activation or steam activation. If John can kindly enlighten me on this.

[@georgearmstrong9632]

In

[@lindachandler2293]

Wonderful presentation.

[@baradonna9205]

Great tutorial. Will definitely save lives. Wisdom is freedom. Are you still rocking. If so let me know.

[@junsview1261]

John, highly appreciate with your wide explanation about charcoal that really inspire me of how useful of charcoal in our (better) life. Question in my mine now is what different of Carbon, Ash and smoke? Again thank you so much John.

[@javeediqbal190]

I am working on small scale aquifer charging well for public awareness that is why I need a large quantity of charcoal .After seeing your movie.So many new venues are open now for me.I am highly thankful for your effort Thanks again.

[@CharcoalHouse]

Our pleasure!

[@mr.jeffreyowusu9923]

Very insightful. Thank you Sir

[@CharcoalHouse]

You're welcome!

[@Blake4Truth]

For those unfamiliar with Celsius, 400°C-1,000°C is equal to 752°F-1,832°F! The steel kilns used to produce steam-activated carbon glow red hot when in use.

[@ONThree]

Thank you for an informative video.

[@brianmbara3663]

Really nice explanation about the subject

[@CharcoalHouse]

Thank you!

[@tuuliutriainen3012]

Thank you for the great video!

[@CharcoalHouse]

You're welcome!

[@griffingibson4389]

this was surprisingly interesting.

[@maryc4804]

Thank you for the information.

[@CharcoalHouse]

You're welcome!

[@stevenrldenault7451]

Hi, just wondering how often you've had to clean this and how do you clean it. Thanks Steve

[@ranbirkalita3314]

very informative...

[@sushilbalakrishnan]

good info. thanks

[@CharcoalHouse]

You're welcome!

[@DilbertCronicles]

A good presentation.. enjoyed every minute of it.. I will get your book. I'm thinking of making my own "bamboo charcoal" for decoration as a hobby when I retire. What type of size of raw bamboo is required to produce those nice "bamboo charcoal" that you have at 8:14? I know hardwood/coconut husks, wood chips and bamboo would shrink during kilning.. would save me from making numerous experiments to find the right size if you could provide the answer.. TQ.

[@mapuanakupuna3471]

Great info!

[@CharcoalHouse]

Thanks!

[@Sofiaeurope]

Very nice & honest said ,buying stuff from your website . Thanks :)

[@CharcoalHouse]

Thank you! We appreciate it.

[@rabwoody264]

Came across as a tech lecture very informative and yes a little long winded for normal KZbin viewers but for myself very helpful on the learning curve, would anyone know how to tell when the charcoal is exhausted in air filteration, yep you fall over lol but?? Also how about fart pads for office use?? ..

[@twhitten828]

Shared! Love This!

[@CharcoalHouse]

Thanks!

[@scaniawahl]

I have cooked charcoal of hickory and washed the powder and dried it. Bought calsium chloride. Going to "bake" it. In this case what temperature would be effective? Plan is to put it isolated so when metall glows the carbon will not get directly in contact with the glowing metall. I can’t measure the temperature but im quite confident to make it cook by over 4-600celsius long enough and stabile. I have spent 40 hrs on it already

[@elijaguy]

Fascinating!

[@smilingfawn1594]

Thank you very much!

[@CloudNine3dStudio]

how to reactivate activated charcoal? and how long it last before activating? thanks

[@tan_k]

Excellent presentation. I was not sure I will last half an hour, but I did. Given a chance, I would love to work for you.

[@dncook1955]

I always wondered what "activate" meant in the charcoat term. Noe I know, thanks for sharing.

[@CharcoalHouse]

My pleasure.

[@ElectrifiedStud]

What after the activated charcoal is saturated, ie., beyond its use cycle?

[@JoeAnshien]

Very educational but you should provide a link in the description to your web site.

[@dianazagala6338]

How or does your product differ from Brita? Thanks for the information on the uses of Charcoal and how its produced.

[@KyleTO7]

If we can't make it at home then how did the ancient people 3000 years ago make it?

[@micaonyx5301]

Thank you for not only explaining why ac is good for you but explaining how. Very good and helpful information. I actually own your book, but I didn't realize that you were the author. I have had it for years and I forgot I had it. I guess it's time to read it.

[@CharcoalHouse]

My pleasure!

[@piratepete-thetruthisforevery1]

Activated charcoal is a wonderful substance, I use it regularly to detox my body. With regards to water filtration: Activated charcoal will NOT filter out fluoride which is a neurotoxin added by governments to make people sick, fluoride also causes cancer. Fluoride is also the key ingredient in pharmaceutical antidepressants. So if you are drinking tap water you are being medicated weather you like it or not! I do not drink tap water as it almost always contains fluoride & chlorine. I buy reverse osmosis water to clean/prepare our foods in it When I use a TDS (total disolved solids) meter it has .0004 parts per million. I only drink distilled water as it is 100% pure and it is .0000 parts per million on the TDS meter.

[@mbburry4759]

Not seeing a sensible reason why multiple governments would ad something to water to purposely make citizens sick, that's pretty darn goofy on a world wide basis and doesnt make any sense. They do it in the name of public health, and it does make a huge difference to dental health. Does it have unintended side affects, maybe; is it absolutely crazy to filter it out for your consume, probably not. Is it added to water to specifically make you sick - NO! But if your the type who believes any and every conspiracy theory suppose anyone's opinion wont have you rethinking anything.

[@shanafashyaana1]

Is the carbon rode of a torch battery is made of activated carbon?

[@sistersofthemaccabees2497]

You can build a fire outside and do this. I've done it, plenty of us have been doing this in the Caribbean!

[@kevingeorge1539]

How do u do it at home without the water getting black?

[@kevingeorge1539]

How do I do it at home with out getting the water black

[@sonnyitaliano4158]

I don't really have much patience for long story videos but this man took way too long just to explain what activated charcoal is. Thanks to a commenter on this thread telling us where to jump the video to the main facts we want to know first. The long storyline was well appreciated nonetheless.

[@markconnelly1806]

It was a marketing video. Not a college lecture. Duh.

[@lawcorpproductions3810]

John, I’m trying to engineer a large water filter for a village in rural western Uganda. Last year I dug a well in the village, but there are so many heavy minerals in the water that people are not drinking from it very much, or even washing clothes because the water seems to separate the soap suds from itself. I do not think I can get or make large amounts of ‘activated’ charcoal, but I can get large amounts of locally made charcoal for cooking. What if I made a 50 gallon charcoal only filter, do you think it would help with the minerals?

[@CharcoalHouse]

Absolutely.

[@puddintame7794]

There are several videos on youtube that show a four 55 gallon barrel sand and carbon water filter... for just the situation you are talking about. I would post a link but KZbin deletes links instantly.

[@Little_Grey_Cells]

Nice video.. but any chance to do it in home??

[@d.leighannbatemon3192]

Would anyone happen to know if the cloth would be good for a window a/c unit? We moved into a place with no central a/c, and found a used window unit but it smells so terrible when it's running. I'm trying to find a solution to still use it and not have a terrible smell when we want to cool off in the summer months.

[@louisberroa8435]

First you must spray an A. C. cleaner inside the box and rinse everything carefully with a hose and blow it off with a blow dryer. You must wash it regardless no matter what!!

[@KevinMooreFan33]

AMAZING!!!! 💯

[@vasanttembye8538]

Hi sir we recd one material from Biotech carbon x flash type 30 -60 um 10% c, irregular shape pore diameter 90A this are activated.charcoal?

[@sherryoliver3215]

Would a charcoal filter remove fluoride from water?

[@jeschinstad]

There are many videos on KZbin claiming to demonstrate how to make activated charcoal. You say it pretty much can't be done. As an average citizen, do you know a way for me to prove whether charcoal is activated or not? Great video by the way. I wish everyone represented their companies the way you do.

[@ArthurTheLibraryDetective]

🤓😎.i Think he said 'Regular' work The Same...just Slower..?

[@seds94]

praise the Lord. Amen

[@ONThree]

If I make chemically activated charcoal at home then can I use lemon juice to activate the charcoal? I've seen people do this but I am not sure the lemon juice truly activates the charcoal.

[@ArthurTheLibraryDetective]

😎..check if Potassium Chloride or Zinc Chloride 'Act Like' Lemon Juice..🙏🌿

[@rajmulay4062]

thanks for details... my question is what is the time or say numder of filtration .... in other words when we should replace activated charcoal in water filter......

[@CharcoalHouse]

That's a difficult question to answer. It would depend on what was in your water, and how much water you are using on a daily basis. Charcoal is like a waste receptacle. How quickly it gets filled up depends on how much waste the user has to get rid of. A household of one will be a lot different compared to a household of 5. Apologies if that wasn't what you were looking for. Feel free to text one us at the office for a faster response: [phone]

[@mostthoughtprovoking1494]

Thank you for the video information of activating charcoal and it's uses. I had just watched a video about using hard wood charcoal (powdered) and washed with pure lemon juice as the acification processing, straining through filters and using 200 degree oven to dry. Though you stated in your video the need for 200 degree celcius = 392 F, was the acification using the lemon juice (citric acid) and the heat OK to activate the charcoal? In an emergency situation it seems as though, by your direction in text, just powderizing the hardwood charcoal would work. P.S. I was waiting to hear from Daniel about the poison neutralizing of the soil using charcoal. You may have covered that but you had mentioned "Daniel" would show such and such. Again I thank you for the information and your desire to please our Heavenly Father.

[@DarleneDeSilva]

Did you say that the charcoal takes out chloramine? Or just chlorine??? Our city water has a mix of ammonia and chlorine which makes a tight bond and I did not know that you can filter that out?????

[@sirpfa]

Hi A) please help me understand. Why normal carbon can cause so much damage that people in carbon fiber manufacturer must wear mask and carbon in the food is bad and this is beneficial? B) in what solution activated carbon bubbles and non activated does not?

[@lindachandler2293]

Question. I understand activated charcoal is much more poweful, but is plain wood charcoal negatively charged also, albeit to a much lesser extent?

[@happymiles4552]

Does the source to make activated charcoal matter in it's uses? Like other than coconut? TY :-)

[@zspec2974]

Whats the difference between Activated Charcoal & C-60 ?