To Mesh or to Felt, That is the Question...

[seastar]

I currently use felt socks (2oo micron) but loathe the cleaning process (Wife won't allow them in the washing machine).

Can you please help me take a quick poll and add your opinion? I am thinking of going over to 200 Micron 7" x 14" (can't find 100 micron) Mesh socks.

 

[happyhourhero]

I built a small box like structure with a side missing with egg crate and zip ties to hold pillow stuffing I buy by the bag for $3 from wall mart. Put a wad of the batting in the box and the drain line runs right into it and catches particles. Throw the wad out and replace with a new wad every couple of days. Does the trick.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Interested in the results!

 

[seastar]

Interested in the results!

So am I as I am going to potentially convert based on it, lol. Not much traction yet though.

 

[davescrews]

I use both 100 & 200 micron mesh. Check out the link below for about any sock configuration you would need.

http://www.filterbag.com/cart.html

 

[edosan]

100 micron mesh, felt clogs too fast

 

[seastar]

Great! I am strongly thinking 100 micron mesh as in my research it seems 200 micron lets too many particles into the sump. I have read others will toss in the 200 micron if they are going out of town in order to protect a bit against a potential clog.

This sounding pretty inline with what other's have come across?

 

[R_C]

I stopped using filter socks and decided to use quilt batting for that same reason. It was a hassle to clean. Now it very easy, just grab, throw away and put a new one.