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10-16-2009, 04:01 PM
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Filter Sock Q
I've never used filter socks before, but I have a fair bit of matter floating around I would like to catch. Just the way my sump is laid out, does anyone see a major issue with putting the socks on the return pump inlets?
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10-16-2009, 04:09 PM
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Depends on what size(micron) the sock is, if that sock gets plugged, you will starve that pump, not a good thing to do.
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10-16-2009, 04:14 PM
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100micron socks. I was planning on switching them out every 3-5 days, maybe just adding them as needed for a day on the weekend to catch all floating debris. I've been using a diatom filter once to get all the detrius etc in the water column, by stirring it off the rocks, seems to work fine, but there is still crud floating around I would like to remove.
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10-17-2009, 03:02 AM
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Never a good idea to block the intake of any pump. 100 micron socks can clog up fast if the water is dirty which will cause cavitation and destroy your impellor. How is your water getting to your pump? Is there something there that you can put a filter sock on?
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10-17-2009, 03:50 AM
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At 100 microns you'll need to wash the sock every day to prevent clogs.
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10-17-2009, 01:46 PM
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Until recently had the pump return area in my sump as a frag section, Because with the light and no CUC was getting some algae so rotated Eheim pads over the inlet. Just let the suction hold in place, big and coarse so never had a blockage.
Still using the 100µ on the drains.
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