Socks felt vs mesh

[Carl C]

Hi I’ve been using felt 100 micron sock
Just ordered mesh 100 micron
Will they perform the same ?

 

[JaaxReef]

Hi I’ve been using felt 100 micron sock
Just ordered mesh 100 micron
Will they perform the same ?

In my experience, no. The mesh simply doesn’t filter as small of particles as the sock. The advantage is, the mesh doesn’t seem to clog as quickly and cleans easily just using a sprayer in my utility sink. If you have a skimmer, the mesh work great, because they don’t capture the smaller particles the skimmer will pull out anyway. Just my experience.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I use 50 micron mesh bags for several aquarium gadgets, it works fine for me.

 

[SPR1968]

The mesh are so much easier to clean either with a hose or better in the washing machine

I did it the other way, originally using mesh 100 micron and tried the felt. The felt went in the bin.

Im not saying one is better, but mesh is far easier to clean

Better still get a roller matt.

 

[Reefer Matt Verified Media Partner]

Mesh do not filter as fine of detritus, but don't plug as quickly either. BRS (Bulk Reef Supply) did a video on this on YouTube

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

The mesh is only 1 layer where as the felt is the same micron size but many layers .

 

[Fernthereefer]

Not to highjack your post, but while on the subject.... how long do you guys keep felt socks? I have been rotating 3 socks for the past 3 years, but obviously they clog more easily now.

Wash routine:
First: remove big particle under the sink
Second: 10% bleach for 24 hrs
Third : wash off the bleach in the sink and let it dry for a week minimum.
Fourth: wet/quick rinse with Rodi prior to reuse.

Thanks.

 

[SPS2020]

Felt for me as I like to remove the finer particles. I turn inside out, rinse, throw in a bucket (with water and a little bleach), wait to accumulate a few of them, then throw in the washer with bleach, double rinse and let them dry. Been doing that for years. Felt socks last forever, it seems.

 

[srobertb]

Hi I’ve been using felt 100 micron sock
Just ordered mesh 100 micron
Will they perform the same ?

Felt work better for obvious reasons but may need To be cleaned as often as 2x per week. I purchased them in bulk on Amazon and threw them away.

Back before BRS turned into an evil corporate entity they did a study on filter socks. It’s worth a watch. Basically (IIRC) felt socks are useless unless you change them 2x per week….ASIDE from the fact that they will keep gunk from entering your sump.

I use auto rollers and honestly they’re fantastic. I use a Neptune Apex 24v port + a buck converter to just roll them 2x a week and I ditched the eye sensor and it’s been great.

 

[Carl C]

Felt work better for obvious reasons but may need To be cleaned as often as 2x per week. I purchased them in bulk on Amazon and threw them away.

Back before BRS turned into an evil corporate entity they did a study on filter socks. It’s worth a watch. Basically (IIRC) felt socks are useless unless you change them 2x per week….ASIDE from the fact that they will keep gunk from entering your sump.

I use auto rollers and honestly they’re fantastic. I use a Neptune Apex 24v port + a buck converter to just roll them 2x a week and I ditched the eye sensor and it’s been great.

Thank you

 

[Carl C]

Not to highjack your post, but while on the subject.... how long do you guys keep felt socks? I have been rotating 3 socks for the past 3 years, but obviously they clog more easily now.

Wash routine:
First: remove big particle under the sink
Second: 10% bleach for 24 hrs
Third : wash off the bleach in the sink and let it dry for a week minimum.
Fourth: wet/quick rinse with Rodi prior to reuse.

Thanks.

I throw in wash alone inside out (dirty out) probably would use indefinitely

 

[mermaid_life]

I went from sock to mesh and it seemed to me they performed similarly. Mesh way easier to wash. Ultimately I went filter cup with floss because I got tired of washing and got scared of bristleworms.