Filter Socks??

Jade · Dec 1, 2009

Where does everyone order filter socks from? Going to start using one, and need to find a good place to order. Thanks

benny z · Dec 1, 2009

mcmaster-carr

Znut Reefer · Dec 1, 2009

filterbag.com minium order is for 25.

Paul_N · Dec 1, 2009

Made my own with polyester felt and thread from Joann Fabrics. It cost me a total of $8 for 22.

Harry_Y · Dec 1, 2009

Paul_PSU said:
Made my own with polyester felt and thread from Joann Fabrics. It cost me a total of $8 for 22.

Yep, but for me I asked my wife to make them....

I would hate to screw up her sewing machine

livingcorals · Dec 1, 2009

Anyone not use a filter sock?

Harry_Y · Dec 2, 2009

livingcorals said:
Anyone not use a filter sock?

I use mine on and off (more off than on lately).

They do clean the water, but also pull
out particles that the corals feed on.

So I tend to use them for a while,
then run without for a while.

litenyaup · Dec 2, 2009

i have found great deals on slightly used ones on these forums. i got 5 shipped for $15...all looked to be new!

Jade · Dec 2, 2009

Thanks everyone for the ideas. I like the idea of making them yourself. I'm a DIYer as much as possible and it can't be hard to make some filter socks. Keep the ideas coming if you have one.
Thanks

Paul_N · Dec 2, 2009

Here is a pic of my DIY filter sock. Some people even sew the plastic rings into them just cut small pieces of a large diameter pvc pipe for the ring. I made handles and just slide a piece of small pvc pipe through them across the top of the sump in the corner;

Jade · Dec 2, 2009

Looks good Paul, thanks for the pic. I like the pvc holder idea. Plain and simple. How often do you swap out for a new sock?

benny z · Dec 2, 2009

when i am on top of my game, i swap twice daily. i go home for lunch every day so i swap it at lunch and before bed.

otherwise i just change daily before bed.

i'm a firm believer in keeping them as clean as possible.