Lets see your filter sock mounting rigs

[dave_C]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

Thanks Mark for your pic
I saw your build thread the other day. Yours is close to the style I wanted to build, except I'd have an overflow style. Trying to describe it, I'll say I'd want the pipes dropping into a tower that would then have to spill up into the socks. This way the socks are removable without touching the plumbing.
Unfortunately, I didn't plan well enough ahead and now don't have the room for it. I'd have to cut my baffles out, have the glass re cut and, well, I may still do that.

that's how we have been building our sumps for some time now


very easy to work with

thanks Dave

[gregzz4]

So the black pipe is the drain, and the white an emergency? That's pretty much what I would like to do.
Thanks so much for the pic Dave

[gregzz4]

I'd have to step up from a 50 to a 75 in order to do it nicely and still keep my other plans.
Hmm ...........

[gregzz4]

While eating McPukes just now, I had an epiphany.
Where's the harm in having the filter socks after the bubble trap? I know it's not ideal for skimming, but is better than no sock at all.
Thanks again Dave, it was your picture floating in my mind that put it together. Seeing the inlet on the left instead of the back made a world of difference.
Now, instead of one 7" sock, I have room for 3 x 4" socks.
This has really made my day
Can't wait to show everyone when it's done.

[mseepman]

Would love to see some pics.

I plan on leaving the pipes above the socks so that I won't have to move anything either...I can't see why that won't work.

[Myka]

I don't like the socks with rings on them because I find they get worn out around the ring. Mine isn't mounted or tied. It just sits in there propped up in the corner. My socks are 8" and they stand up better than the smaller socks. They are also easier to turn inside out.

[mseepman]

Originally Posted by Myka

I don't like the socks with rings on them because I find they get worn out around the ring. Mine isn't mounted or tied. It just sits in there propped up in the corner.

You know it's funny you say that Mindy. I have 5 socks in rotation right now. All are 4" and all have the ring. They go 3-4 days before I replace them. When I take them out, I soak them in a very light bleach/water mixture for 5-10 days while I put the other socks through their paces and then I wash the bunch out in the machine with vinegar.

I've had the same 5 socks going for 5 years and they still look new...no wear or tear. I thought the bleach would kill them, but I can't seem to.

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by mseepman

Would love to see some pics.

I plan on leaving the pipes above the socks so that I won't have to move anything either...I can't see why that won't work.

The only thing about your idea would be noise with the possibility of water splashing into your sump. I've heard you can help that by putting 2 90s in place just before the end.
I had thought about using Unions to make sock replacement easier, and that way the main drain is under water for less noise.
So look at Dave's picture again. Now imagine the socks after the trap, instead of before the skimmer. I still have TONS of room in my return pump area next to my Chaeto tank.

Mindy, I guess there are different quality ringed socks out there.

Boy I hope this plan works out

[dave_C]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

The only thing about your idea would be noise with the possibility of water splashing into your sump. I've heard you can help that by putting 2 90s in place just before the end.
I had thought about using Unions to make sock replacement easier, and that way the main drain is under water for less noise.
So look at Dave's picture again. Now imagine the socks after the trap, instead of before the skimmer. I still have TONS of room in my return pump area next to my Chaeto tank.

Mindy, I guess there are different quality ringed socks out there.

Boy I hope this plan works out

here is two more options of you


this is the new design we have been using, it incorporates a stand pipe to control water level in the skimmer chamber

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by dave@conceptaquatics

very easy to work with

Easy to work with? You must clean those 2 particular socks often then Dave. How often?