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Old 07-31-2012, 04:14 PM
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If you're reading this after the fact, here is some useful info..

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Originally Posted by ScubaSteve View Post
The mildew inhibitors are petroleum distillates. The only thing that will remove them is aspiration by a skimmer (basically "undissolving" them) and big water changes. They don't stick to carbon. The silicone may also be leaching ammonia if it didn't cure long enough. Add an ammonia absorbing pad.

. GE didn't even list the petroleum distillates in their MSDS until recently as they were a trade secret.
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