Mounting a filter sock?

[Reef Pilot]

I made my own sock holder, 7" diameter from lexan. Very easy to bend and shape, similar to sheet metal.

[kien]

My socks have always been rigid enough to just stand up on their own without any holder or fastening. I just stick my return pipe into the sock and the sock stands up by itself while leaning against the pipe and sump wall.

[lastlight]

If propping the sock under the pipe is tough cut the pipe and insert a coupler above the sock so you can remove some pipe when removing the sock.

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by lastlight

If propping the sock under the pipe is tough cut the pipe and insert a coupler above the sock so you can remove some pipe when removing the sock.

I just use a flexible drain hose for the last part of the pipe. Makes it easy to move and lift, to change the sock. I don't even shut off my return pump, as it is so quick and easy to do.

[mark]

I'm just using the draw string, hook and a little piece of chain. Seems okay as been like this for 6-7 years.

[gregzz4]

Pat 3" is not an issue, you'll be fine with whatever you come up with
Just do yourself a favor and make it as easy to service as you can

The baffle after my filter sock tray is 1/4" below the trim and water has never touched the it. I once used mesh socks that plugged daily but the trim stayed dry.
I use felt socks. They don't plug and are 100% submerged

[asylumdown]

Originally Posted by kien

My socks have always been rigid enough to just stand up on their own without any holder or fastening. I just stick my return pipe into the sock and the sock stands up by itself while leaning against the pipe and sump wall.

Kien, when is your birthday? I'm going to get you some new filter socks for it.

[Reef Pilot]

I should mention too, that with this holder, the top ring of the sock is about 8" above the water level in the sump. That extra height creates head pressure to keep the sock from clogging up sooner. The water level in the sock slowly rises, as the bottom of the sock clogs first. As I said, mine can last 10 days this way, although I change it usually once a week.

If the top ring was near the sump water level, probably wouldn't get more than a few days out of it, before it needed changing. I think too frequent changing is why most people don't like to use filter socks.

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

I made my own sock holder, 7" diameter from lexan. Very easy to bend and shape, similar to sheet metal.