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Eb0la11

03-05-2010 07:31 PM

What to use for carbon bag membrane?

Hey guys, I have some cartons of carbon and Id like to use it in a HOB aquaclear at the moment but I cant figure out what I could use that is a common household item as a filter bag for it to sit in? Is there anything? Or maybe I should just go buy some? If so, who has filter bags for cheap?

bvlester

03-05-2010 07:49 PM

bran new rinsed stocking or you could go and by bags for carbon at a LFS.

Bill

mark	03-05-2010 07:59 PM

panty hose or you might get lucky a find a mesh bag in with the media.

globaldesigns

03-05-2010 09:29 PM

Dennis at Golds carries bags, 2 pack for about $4 or so. That is what I do. And they are reusable.

Eb0la11

03-06-2010 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by globaldesigns (Post 498623)

Dennis at Golds carries bags, 2 pack for about $4 or so. That is what I do. And they are reusable.

Thanks, this is what I ended up going with :) How long do you reuse them? I guess til they fail to hold in the carbon?

globaldesigns

03-06-2010 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Eb0la11 (Post 498676)

Thanks, this is what I ended up going with :) How long do you reuse them? I guess til they fail to hold in the carbon?

They are actually quite durable and last a long time. I throw them out when they start ripping around the stitching of the bag.

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