Disposable Filter Socks

[jacob.morgan78]

Not my idea :-) I heard about this on Reef Threads and followed the link on their website. It looks like a great idea! I brought it up in another thread and realized a lot of people haven't heard of them. I ordered some and will let you know how it goes. The link that was posted on Reef Threads is below. Btw, if you haven't checked out the podcast, give it a listen... Good stuff!

I also found a coupon code for free shipping that worked! C11125

http://www.reef-geeks.com/forums/reef-geeks/5124-disposable-filter-socks.html

[dixiedog]

Where did you get them, and how much are they?

[jacob.morgan78]

http://www.fleetfarm.com/search/milk-filter-sock

~$8 for 100

[dixiedog]

Interesting! I'll wait for your report!

[jacob.morgan78]

If you follow the original link, the guys been trying them for a few months and has some good pointers. I'll share too though :-)

[dixiedog]

Thanks. I'm particularly interested in how often they need to be changed, and also if they make your skimmer go ballistic like regular filter socks do.

[jacob.morgan78]

I think it said he had to change them nearly every day.... That would def. be a drawback but we'll see... I don't know about the skimmer thing

[jacob.morgan78]

Huh... I thought this would be more popular than this...

[chilwil84]

[QUOTE=jacob.morgan78;19683814]I think it said he had to change them nearly every day....

this might be why the lack of interest. most people dont like changing them every 3-5 days

[Sorry]

I think its a great idea! I'm definitely going to try them out.
Thanks for the linky links

[jacob.morgan78]

[QUOTE=jacob.morgan78;19683814]I think it said he had to change them nearly every day....

this might be why the lack of interest. most people dont like changing them every 3-5 days

I'd change them twice a day if I didn't have to clean those reef diapers!! (butt you're right, it will surely get old very fast.)

[Potsy]

I find filter socks easy to clean. Just a quick rinse cycle in the wash and they're good to go. Mine last about a week before they start to get clogged, so changing them everyday would be a hassle.

[Ron Reefman]

I think you may have more interest than you realize. I'm interested, just didn't really have anything to add. I want to hear what you think of them. I will admit, the price is very reasonable.

[WindowMaker]

Just chiming in here after the comment about filter socks making skimmers go crazy. Care to share some info on that? My skimmer drives me crazy enough as it is...

[d0ughb0y]

I got mine today and installed it. 100 micron socks last me a week so if I don't have to change this less than a week, I'll be using this filter. I like the slim profile, I can see clear through my sump. Need to find a better way to clamp the filter to the 1" PVC pipe.

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd88f0-e06c-b43b.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd88f0-e081-dba5.jpg

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[dzhuo]

100 micron socks last me a week so if I don't have to change this less than a week, I'll be using this filter.

Are the socks 100 micron size?

[d0ughb0y]

There is no micron rating, the material looks like thick paper/ cloth-like so it may be 100 micron.

[jacob.morgan78]

Make sure they have a way to overflow! I read that if they get clogged it could get messy if the water doesn't have a way to drain...

[wrimda]

This might be nice if we could just line our reg filter sock?

[dzhuo]

There is no micron rating, the material looks like thick paper/ cloth-like so it may be 100 micron.

Do you think it fits a 1.5" PVC?

[d0ughb0y]

Do you think it fits a 1.5" PVC?

no, max circumference is 4.5"

Make sure they have a way to overflow! I read that if they get clogged it could get messy if the water doesn't have a way to drain...

perhaps I should have ordered the 24" one. that should double the time before it gets completely clogged. I'll do that next time.

[d0ughb0y]

This filter is not feasible to use as aquarium filter I'd say it's probably a 50 micron filter (maybe even finer) so it clogged in about 12 hours and I don't have a heavy bioload I suppose even the 24" one is not feasible to use.

I cleaned my skimmer cup when I installed this filter and I did notice the skimmer neck and cup did not have the usual crud buildup but skimmate is still the same color as I had before using this filter.

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http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd8b5c-d35c-a584.jpg

[jacob.morgan78]

Sucks..

Maybe it would be good for people who occasionally use socks for water changes or whatnot...