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Old 03-05-2010, 07:31 PM
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Default 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?
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Old 03-05-2010, 07:49 PM
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bran new rinsed stocking or you could go and by bags for carbon at a LFS.

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Old 03-05-2010, 07:59 PM
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panty hose or you might get lucky a find a mesh bag in with the media.
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Dennis at Golds carries bags, 2 pack for about $4 or so. That is what I do. And they are reusable.
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Old 03-06-2010, 01:07 AM
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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?
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Old 03-06-2010, 11:31 PM
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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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