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12/10/2007, 01:26 PM
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cleaning a sock filters
hi there I recently install a sock filter in my sump. I t has benn doing a great job, has clean my water excellnet. my cuestion is does this filters can be clean-wash in some way or I have to trougth them away?
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12/10/2007, 01:54 PM
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Wash in the washing machine, no detergent. Use bleach only.
I run the washer through a cycle first with only water to rinse it out. Then I wash the filter socks with about 1/2 - 3/4 cup bleach, then two rinse cycles. That's how I do it, others may do it differently. |
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12/10/2007, 02:28 PM
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I do the washing machine thing too. Wrolks great. I do let my filter socks air dry when they are finished washing just to make sure that there isn't any chlorine left in them.
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12/10/2007, 03:22 PM
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I do the same machine wash in bleach and let air dry
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12/10/2007, 04:33 PM
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I machine wash hot, no bleach and air dry. I usually cycle them through 3-4 times before I just toss them. I just swap in the clean(ed) one when I pull the dirty one to wash it. I bought a box of 50 and have been working on those for quite awhile now…maybe 2 years. Good investment!
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12/10/2007, 05:18 PM
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I just wash it no bleach and they get really clean, I will give 2 more cicles, can I dry them on dryer macine on fluf air?
Tahnk you
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12/10/2007, 05:32 PM
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I machine was with bleach,then hand rinse in RO/Di water and hand dry
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12/10/2007, 05:32 PM
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I machine was with bleach,then hand rinse in RO/Di water and hand dry
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12/10/2007, 05:46 PM
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I first let the machine go one cycle empty to make sure no soap is inside then I do 2 cycle hot water with a little bleach I used the delicate cycle.
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12/10/2007, 08:03 PM
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Beach native... where did you get a box of 50?
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12/10/2007, 08:15 PM
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I havent tossed a single one yet after about 1 year. I bought some new ones just to have some more but the old ones dont clog any quicker than the new ones. They hold up well and the bleach obviously keeps the "pores" open. I use 100 micron.
I also put mine in the dryer on super low heat. They dry in a matter of minutes and no issues with doing so. I do a final rinse in RO/DI water before putting them in service. One thing I notice though is that using a supplement like Seachems Reef Calcium which is polygluconated calcium (or Calcium Syrup as I like to call it) causes them to clog really quick. It also fuels organic growth (some type of evil black spunk) in the bottom of the dirty filter sock bin 
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12/10/2007, 08:35 PM
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Washing machine w/bleach and line dry. They will last for years, literally. I have 10 socks and change them out every 2-3 days. I have been using these same socks for about 3 years now.
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12/10/2007, 09:27 PM
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Well, the bleach does get them whiter too. I used to use pleated filters back years ago and they were soaked in bleach solution to clean and open the "pores" . The same should apply to the filter socks to an extent anyway. I have read about some reefers that wash in hot water only and some of them have claimed that they clog easier after a while. Mine dont clog any quicker than the new ones so I assume that the bleach helps.
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12/10/2007, 10:03 PM
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Who has the best prices of socks?
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12/10/2007, 10:05 PM
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Beach native... where did you get a box of 50?
Probably from www.fiterbag.com they are really really inexpensive when you by a 50 lot box.
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12/10/2007, 10:51 PM
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I try to find in the filter guy but I couldn´t, if dsome one has the link we will apreceit it.
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12/11/2007, 11:55 AM
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Quote:
Corrected though: http://www.filterbag.com
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but is a sin to make to die corals for superficialitie of who leads the bathtub. Last edited by Beach Native; 12/11/2007 at 12:10 PM. |
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12/11/2007, 01:14 PM
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That is a decent price for a filter sock, but it's a shame one has to comit to by 25-25 at a time. 25 pieces sounds reasonable.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't 50 pieces cost $123.00 and 25 pieces cost $61.50 Anyone can make them too for approx 56˘ each ~ DIY Filter Sock I typically turn mine inside out and give it a good hand wash in the sink. Then I'll throw them in the washing machine set to 'small load' using cold water. I do not typically use bleach, but as everyone has said ... it does make them much whiter. Newly made socks do filter better than older used socks, but they all work. When they are DIY socks you don't mind throwing them away because the materials are dirt cheap. It is true that a washing machine holds a couple gallons of water from the previous load. For this reason it is reasonable to assume that there could be residual detergent. This is why it's a good idea to run a small rinse cycle prior to washing the socks. I do not always do this ... actually I rarely do  I typically just throw the socks in the washer and let er rip.
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