What micron size filter socks do you use?

[pmrossetti]

What do you prefer?
200, 300, etc. ?

Thanks :fish1:

[Drae]

200 felt are great imo. 7"x14" and swap them out 2½ times weekly.

[azjohnny]

I use the BRS felt 200 micron socks with the plastic ring, I have 8 socks that I change out every 2-3 days. When I am on the last clean sock I run all the dirty socks through the washing machine ( do not use any soap)

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-felt-filter-sock-with-plastic-ring.html

[Dapg8gt]

I've been using felt 200 M for years.. Just recently swapped to 300m plastic mesh that I put poly fill in before adding them. The mesh are way easier to clean and the poly filter is about $6 for a years worth at your local craft store. I just remove them, toss the poly and rinse the socks in the sink. Very quick and I haven't noticed any negatives on water quality since the swaps have a total of 8 so swapping is easy..

I get all the benefits of the felt with the poly inside the mesh and none of the negatives like having to use the washing machine and bleach..

[pmrossetti]

That sounds like a good way to go.

[chercm]

I've been using felt 200 M for years.. Just recently swapped to 300m plastic mesh that I put poly fill in before adding them. The mesh are way easier to clean and the poly filter is about $6 for a years worth at your local craft store. I just remove them, toss the poly and rinse the socks in the sink. Very quick and I haven't noticed any negatives on water quality since the swaps have a total of 8 so swapping is easy..

I get all the benefits of the felt with the poly inside the mesh and none of the negatives like having to use the washing machine and bleach..

what is poly ? any pics of it ?

[Drae]

what is poly ? any pics of it ?

You've never seen or used poly filter!?

[chercm]

You've never seen or used poly filter!?

never seen it . appreciate if you could show a pic of it

[Dapg8gt]

It's just standard polyester stuffing.. Like for stuffed animals etc.. Make sure it doesn't say fire retardant or any additives just polyester.. I got a large size bag of it for $6 enough for probably 200 filter sock refills at least..
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag45/dapg8gt/download_zps1gitbtck.jpg (http://s1298.photobucket.com/user/dapg8gt/media/download_zps1gitbtck.jpg.html)

[milto29]

I've been using felt 200 M for years.. Just recently swapped to 300m plastic mesh that I put poly fill in before adding them. The mesh are way easier to clean and the poly filter is about $6 for a years worth at your local craft store. I just remove them, toss the poly and rinse the socks in the sink. Very quick and I haven't noticed any negatives on water quality since the swaps have a total of 8 so swapping is easy..

I get all the benefits of the felt with the poly inside the mesh and none of the negatives like having to use the washing machine and bleach..


Thats a great idea.

[tom obrecht]

i use the brs felt 200 micron socks with the plastic ring, i have 8 socks that i change out every 2-3 days. When i am on the last clean sock i run all the dirty socks through the washing machine ( do not use any soap)

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-felt-filter-sock-with-plastic-ring.html

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