filter sock

S.Pepper · Oct 2, 2019

krash7172 said:
I have 2 sets of socks. Been using them for 2 years+. I turn them inside-out and my washer has a sanitize mode (really hot for an hour). No chems. I put rubber dog toys in to agitate debris

That's the plan at this point is to have several pairs and rotate them. thx.

krash7172 · Oct 2, 2019

I have no idea what brand socks I have but they are surprisingly durably unlike floss. They still seem to catch anything visible to the naked eye. I've experienced that my skimmer does a good enough job that I have no worries at this point.

krash7172 · Oct 2, 2019

I have no idea what brand socks I have but they are surprisingly durably unlike floss. They still seem to catch anything visible to the naked eye. I've experienced that my skimmer does a good enough job that I have no worries at this point.

krash7172 · Oct 2, 2019

Maybe think of it this way. It's fine to re-use socks as long as your maintenance schedule keeps params in check including the other major export method that is the skimmer.

Bryson.bobby · Oct 2, 2019

I personally use a pressure washer to clean mine. Just one of the many options

Personal Experience - Cleaning Filter Socks With Pressure Washer - Reviews

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krash7172 · Oct 2, 2019

And they are fine with pressure wash? Nice. How old are your socks?

Bryson.bobby · Oct 2, 2019

krash7172 said:
And they are fine with pressure wash? Nice. How old are your socks?

Close to 8 months now and still working great

krash7172 · Oct 2, 2019

I have to admit that my wife isn't terribly happy when the washer has my filter socks in it.

Terry Mattson · Oct 2, 2019

I use a hose nossel set on stream. 60psi. And it works very well. My socks are 220 micron felt. 4 inch red sea. I have 18 socks, 9 pairs that last about 2 months. Then wash them....

krash7172 · Oct 3, 2019

My LFS said replace every 30 days but I obviously don't. Clean about every 5 days with my setup and re-use.

krash7172 · Oct 3, 2019

I don't want to spam a thread. I am usually a lurker. So many things are considered disposable these days that don't have to be. Filter socks imo are one. There are many threads on r2r about how to increase nitrates and phospates for corals. Some ppl remove the socks or turn off the skimmer. You may not even need them. If you only keep fish then I would say keep your socks clean.