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To sock or not to sock?
- Thread starter SHLUZER
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I started out not using them, then tried the felt ones and didn't like them. I switched to the mesh type and now I like them.
I started with felt and although I liked the filtration provided, cleaning them was a hassle.
Then I switched to the mesh and cleaning them is really simple.
Does this feel like Deja Vu for you also Jim?
Then I switched to the mesh and cleaning them is really simple.
Does this feel like Deja Vu for you also Jim?
I use felt and like them ( buffs the water).. I don't even bother turning them inside out to wash.. just add bleach to wash with a double rinse, hang dry and it's good to go.. That's my sunday nights
Maybe we could combine the threads. :semi-twins:
howze01
NJRC Member
Well, since this one is up top I will let mine die.
Thanks for your advice in my thread everyone. Even though I bought a sock holder today..... I'm just not the handy type and I don't want to add anything else to Brian's list of things to build for me.
How often do you guys clean your filter socks? Weekly?
Thanks for your advice in my thread everyone. Even though I bought a sock holder today..... I'm just not the handy type and I don't want to add anything else to Brian's list of things to build for me.
How often do you guys clean your filter socks? Weekly?
Sometimes, but it's typically about 4 days for me.
I switch mine out every weekend and clean the dirty one... so yea once per week for me.
I plan on starting biopellets soon though, so that may impact how often I need to switch them out.
I plan on starting biopellets soon though, so that may impact how often I need to switch them out.
falconut
NJRC Member
I'm like the others, started without them for the first few years, but I've been using them for a while and they do collect a good amount of junk. I use the 4"x8" felt 100 micron ones and change them every 3 - 5 days. I just throw them in a bucket with a 50/50 bleach/water mixture for a day or two. It seams to work and I feel better knowing that anything I stir up gets removed.
I change mine every 4-5 days. I probably could go without it but i'm so used to using it and see what it catches.
Boy your an exciting date.
I use 4x10 felt 100 micron about once a week ...wash twice hot water no bleach.
My experience with socks looks a little different than most others here. I like using them - it helps keep down splashing/spray in the sump and does a good job catching food and junk. I started with felt but have switched to 100 micron mesh. I was changing them about every 4 days. I started dosing vinegar a few months ago which causes bacteria to build up in the sock, so now I change them every 2-3 days. I don't have a problem with that, and cleaning is easy since the sump is in the basement with a slop sink a few feet away. I usually rinse them out then let them soak in a bucket with a tiny bit of bleach, then rinse again and air dry.
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I use the felt ones, definitly collects alot of stuff, I run a bare bottom and once every day or two I stick my scrub brush in there and mix up anything laying in there. stick them in the washer with a little bleach wash on hot and thankfully my washer has the steam option so I steam them and they are as white and clean as the day I bought themI change them out every three to five days.
I use the felt ones, definitly collects alot of stuff, I run a bare bottom and once every day or two I stick my scrub brush in there and mix up anything laying in there. stick them in the washer with a little bleach wash on hot and thankfully my washer has the steam option so I steam them and they are as white and clean as the day I bought themI change them out every three to five days.
lol... you should see what i do Friday nights.. I clean glassBoy your an exciting date.
I use 4x10 felt 100 micron about once a week ...wash twice hot water no bleach.
I use the felt socks and actually like the way they polish the water.Every 3-4 days I change them out and just throw them in the washer with some bleach- let the cycles go and air dry....good to go.Sometimes I turn em inside out and give them a second wash if I fed heavily while using that pair.