Lets see your filter sock mounting rigs - Page 4

tim the toolman · #31 01-15-2012, 04:19 PM

Just some old plexi cut with table saw and a jig saw. Effective and easy to change socks.
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gregzz4 · #32 01-15-2012, 04:24 PM

Tim, your's is the first design I was toying with

tim the toolman · #33 01-15-2012, 04:29 PM

Yeah it was quick and easy to make and it removes from the sump in seconds. Also I got the plexi for free so that helped my decision lol.

gregzz4 · #34 01-15-2012, 04:32 PM

I don't know if you've read this entire thread, but I hope to get mine built today. It'll be a similar concept as Brett's. I got the idea from some pictures and I think Brett already had his plan on the go.

tim the toolman · #35 01-15-2012, 04:42 PM

Best of luck with the build. Pls post some pics when it's done, would like to see the finished product.

gregzz4 · #36 01-15-2012, 04:59 PM

Thanks, I definately will

Parker · #37 01-15-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dave@conceptaquatics

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

very easy to work with

thanks Dave

Is there much noise from the water flowing over and the down through the socks?

lastlight · #38 01-16-2012, 01:53 AM

Mine's certainly louder than before when I had a pipe extend all the way into the sock and underwater. I laid a strip of acrylic over the first sock so the water rushes across it and falls over each side as well which made it quieter. Once the first sock is full the setup gets quieter but the old setup was dead silent until it overflowed (then was very loud).

I'm not too concerned about the noise aspect mind you. When I shut the door it all goes away.

Parker · #39 01-16-2012, 02:34 AM

Damn, my tank is already bordering on obnoxious. Id hate to make I louder, but I really like the way it's set up. I don't want to undo plumbing every time I need to change a sock.

gregzz4 · #40 01-16-2012, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Parker

I don't want to undo plumbing every time I need to change a sock.

And that's why I'm building it this way.
I tried sooo hard to get mine done today. Had a late start, and then all the interruptions ... it's very, very close.
I see no reason why I won't be posting pics of it tomorrow.
Don't get too excited though, it's nothing special. But I am quite pleased with how it's turning out