Filter sock - freshwater rinse

[reeftn]

Hey all,

For anyone using pressured freshwater to clean filter socks, will fw elements cause enough of a concern vs RODI rinse followed by days of drying.

Anyone just rinse and throw back in? Thoughts?

 

[lapin]

Cleaning Filter Socks With Pressure Washer

Cleaning Filter Socks With Pressure Washer Before you try this: Make sure your pressure washer is rated between 1500-2000 psi, I wouldn’t recommend trying this with a pressure washer that is over 2000 psi as this will likely tear your sock apart. Step 1: Use your pressure washer to clean a...

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[Reefnoobz90]

I toss mine in the washer with bleach and an extra rinse. Then I hang them to dry overnight. The amount of freshwater used to clean them never concerned me. Plus I pay around $3 each so if they get especially nasty I just toss them

 

[AdamB]

Hey all,

For anyone using pressured freshwater to clean filter socks, will fw elements cause enough of a concern vs RODI rinse followed by days of drying.

Anyone just rinse and throw back in? Thoughts?

I just put mine in washer on hot with Clorox and sometimes I use vinegar . Been doing this for 3 years with no issue on a sps/lps tank
Hot water will neutralize bleach but I do dip them in a dechlorator in sink then let them dry.

 

[Phil D.]

Same, put them in washer with bleach, then declor them.

 

[Singspot]

What brand do you all buy and from where?

I have a filter cup and lookikg for good brand and site to buy approx 160 mm diameter filter pads that I can use and throw...

 

[Phil D.]

You can go with the Poly-Bio pads and cut to fit. They filter out all kinds of gunk. Change colors depending on what is there, when I used in my JBJ 28g mine were brown from organics. My skimmer didn't have to work so hard.

 

[Reefnoobz90]

What brand do you all buy and from where?

I have a filter cup and lookikg for good brand and site to buy approx 160 mm diameter filter pads that I can use and throw...

I use 4x10 socks from Clear Choice Aquatics.

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Filter Socks are an essential part of aquarium filtration. They remove excess food, detritus, organic wastes, and other particulates to give you crystal clear water. Specs: 200 Micron Filtration - filters well while also being able to go longer between changes. Standard 4 inch ring - made of...

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[MnFish1]

Hey all,

For anyone using pressured freshwater to clean filter socks, will fw elements cause enough of a concern vs RODI rinse followed by days of drying.

Anyone just rinse and throw back in? Thoughts?

yes

 

[DogsRule]

I pre-soak in hydrogen peroxide (you can hear the socks fizzing), then dump in the washer on medium heat/ extra rinse but nothing added. The peroxide seems to do the hard work & the socks come out the washer looking new. HTH