washing filter socks with Tide(machine)

[MitchM]

Yeah, don't use detergent. That will contribute phosphate to your system.
It's interesting about the increased skimmer activity with filter socks.
I recently purchased new socks and even straight out of the package the skimmer overflowed after installing one.
Straight out of the washing machine, no bleach, will still overflow the skimmer.
Maybe I'll try the Prime idea.
I programmed a maintenance program on my Profilux now that will shut off power to the skimmer air for 2 hours that I use after installing a fresh sock.
That seems to help quite a bit.