Filter Socks

[christyf5]

It depends on what micron size you're using. The tighter the sock the more stuff it will trap and get clogged quicker. I used to use 25 micron ones which lasted about 24 hours. I had about 5 socks that I used in rotation. Now I am using the 50 micron ones from Ocean Aquatics and they last about 7 days or so before they start to overflow which is fine with me

[mark]

I use 100 microns and try to change them about every four days, week at most and have four I rotate.

If I left them longer don't think the 100's would clog but worry the detritus and bag would turn into a nitrate factory

[Tangman]

Originally Posted by christyf5

It depends on what micron size you're using. The tighter the sock the more stuff it will trap and get clogged quicker. I used to use 25 micron ones which lasted about 24 hours. I had about 5 socks that I used in rotation. Now I am using the 50 micron ones from Ocean Aquatics and they last about 7 days or so before they start to overflow which is fine with me

I use the same ones and change them once a week aswell
Jaws; they will clog up faster for the first month or so...

[Delphinus]

So what are people doing to clean their filter socks? I just started using them myself and am wondering what to do when it's time to change them out. I'm thinking washing-machine (with no detergent). What do others do?

[christyf5]

I do the washing machine, hot water and vinegar. I'm rethinking the hot water though. Hot stinky algae and small house do not mix. Pheeew! I have used bleach in the past and then just let the socks sit for a number of days but you need a few socks in rotation for that.

[vanreefer]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

So what are people doing to clean their filter socks? I just started using them myself and am wondering what to do when it's time to change them out. I'm thinking washing-machine (with no detergent). What do others do?

Yup!!

I have 25 and 50 micron bags and usually wait til they over flow before washing them
takes 2-5 days depending how much I'm mucking around in the tank before they over flow

[Snappy]

I use the 200 micron bags and change them every 3-4 days. I wash mine in the machine in just hot water. We have a cycle on ours that heats the water to just below boiling and it works very nicely. I don't notice a bad smell either.

[Delphinus]

Do you do one at a time or can you wash 2 or 3 together at a time?

[Tangman]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

Do you do one at a time or can you wash 2 or 3 together at a time?

I only wash one at a time but why not 2 ????

[vanreefer]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

Do you do one at a time or can you wash 2 or 3 together at a time?

I'll do 3-4 at a time... no problems