DIY Filter Socks

[zemuss]

yea think i will just wash them with RO and vinegar. I have 8 in rotation. Going to purchase more material to make some more..

thanks for the reply..

 

[impur]

So friction keeps them on?

Yah i just left the cut PVC kind of rough and jagged. I have never had one slide off, been over 2 years now.

 

[alamo28]

This is such a great Idea! My gf has her own sewing machine and I use these in all my systems! Thanks!

 

[malira]

The filter material you buy at Joanne's, how what is the Micron rating?
Most of what I find online is 25 and 50 micron felt material. One company sells 100 micron but that's it.

I want 200 microns just like the socks I buy now.

 

[malira]

For all those that can't make socks try this web site. WWW.filterbag.com they make all kinds of filter socks and different Micron's if you buy by the case most socks are less than $4. Bucks. They don't make the square socks from eshops. You can only get those from eshops.

Which bags do you get?

Also how did you get past the 25 quantity limit?

 

[customreef]

The socks are different for everyone depending on what you want or need for your system. Here is a link to help everyone figure out what they need. A case to them is 25 I believe. I haven't bought in a while because they last so long when you wash them. http://www.filterbag.com/Aquarium-Filtration-13.html.

 

[Rob reef]

Great idea
Thanks

 

[dmcoates]

Has anyone every made the mesh type socks using 1 gallon paint strainer bags? sounds like it might work

 

[Greatreefer]

THAT'S AWESOME. Thanks for sharing!!

 

[Edd]

Great idea, I will definitely start building my own filter socks.

 

[Radioaktivni]

Thanks for sharyng! Just I dont know how to translate name of that fabrik... I will figure out some how.

 

[flounder]

This is something I am going to try! I just got a brand new sump with 3 sock holders! I never used them before and hope this clears up the water.

 

[csharps42]

I will need to practice my sewing skills.

 

[skyesfire]

Wife tried it and works great

 

[s2nhle]

me too. I need to figure out how to use it.

 

[Reefer with SeaHorses]

Awesome! Thank you

 

[Salty0331]

For those of you looking to clean them I found H2O2 works best if you want a chlorine free alternative. I use http://www.mareva.fr/us-en/go/Doc_421. You can get it at your local pool store. It is 100% H2O2 but is 35% by weight. BE CAREFUL wear protective gloves when pouring in bucket, let soak for 24hrs then blast with strong garden hose.....

 

[joeyhatch11]

http://filterbag.com/PONG100P4P-p845.html 4x12 100 micron filter socks

$2.76 per sock, minimum purchase 25, =$69. Would this be a very good price point over buying the material yourself and making them?

I currently buy my filter socks from here, http://www.aqua-socks.com/aqua-sock-store.html They are $15.99 for 5 socks, free shipping, which turns out to be $3.20 per sock. I've emailed twice about the micron rating but never heard back from them. I'm guessing 150-200 considering the amount of crap they capture. I started with 10 but only have 3 in rotation at the moment. At this rat, with cleaning them, those 10 should last a LONG time. I rinse them with a hose inside and out, then let them air dry.

 

[Brian Savard]

Woah... For just a little time and effort I can make a box full of the little fellas. THANKS!

 

[shoelaceike]

I've been doing this since I found this thread. Much better to just toss them then having to wash them out......

I only wish there was a thicker material.....anyone use anything other then what the op posted?