How To Clean a Filter Sock ?

DiverDude · #1 05-22-2010, 02:13 AM

Can't believe I'm asking this but I'm at a point where my sock is clogging in about 24 hours so I'm clearly not getting it clean enough.

When it was new, it was good for a week. After each successive cleaning though, it overflows sooner and sooner.

Presently, I turn it inside out under running water and rub, wring and scrub it with an old toothbrush but the material still seems 'impregnated'.

I'm at a loss. Other than to take it outside and have at it with the pressure washer, I can't see how this is going to get clean.

Thoughts ?

Zoaelite · #2 05-22-2010, 02:18 AM

Throw it in the washing machine (Wife/Girlfriend approval pending) and it will come out good as new. Just don't use any detergent, set it to temp boost and make sure you turn it inside out.

Mech Eng · #3 05-22-2010, 02:19 AM

I use the washing machine, once inside out, once opposite. No soap. Seems to work.

BlueTang<3 · #4 05-22-2010, 02:20 AM

Washing machine, i cycle 5 socks then when 4 are dirty put it in the washer. We have a utra clean cycle with hot water no soap they will look new.

DiverDude · #5 05-22-2010, 02:28 AM

Well I guess it's the washing machine then !

I only have one so I guess I'd best pick up a few spares. The fibers are so tightly woven that I wouldn't have thought anything as gentle as the washing machine would work.

Thanks !

Zoaelite · #6 05-22-2010, 02:59 AM

Washing machines have quite the force behind them, during high cycle LG full capacity laundry spins at over 1320 RPM.

Rogue951 · #7 05-22-2010, 04:00 AM

isnt it a bit of a waste to use a whole cycle for a few socks?
I've never had a problem hand washing.
what micron is the sock?
is it thin material or is it thicker like the CPR socks?

BlueTang<3 · #8 05-22-2010, 04:06 AM

Now were talking efficiency in this hobby, so much water and power is wasted by reefers. I keep the waste water from the ro for my fish laundry towels and socks.

whatcaneyedo · #9 05-22-2010, 04:16 AM

I wash 5 socks at a time inside out with about 1/2 cup of bleach. Then I turn them right side out and give them a second rinse. Once they've had a day or two to completely dry they are good as new.

DiverDude · #10 05-22-2010, 04:35 AM

ok, well I ran a cycle with a single sock (does seem a tad decadent) and while not perfectly clean, it's a LOT better than I've managed before.

I didn't put anything in the machine but a few minutes after putting the sock back in the sump, the skimmer went nuts. :shrug: