Sock Washing

[flymike]

Hi Guys,

I'm now running a 7" 100 micron filter sock in my sump, and at the moment am swapping the dirty one out with a cleaned one every 5-6 days, once the water level in the sock starts to raise up towards the rim.

I'm a little scared to use detergents on them, so am just blasting with the hose then hand washing in clean warm water.

I did notice the first time I used them I got 8 days before blocking, can I get them back to "like new" flow wise after cleaning?

what are you guys doing to clean up filter socks?

Thanks

Mike

[henward]

i have been using socks for 3 years now, i find that they last in my tank approx 6 months then i have to replace as they start to get more and more particulates go through.

as for getting them like now, you cant, as you clean them, the filtration capability diminishes.

i also found that spraying from the outside back in is better and lets them last longer. just my observation.

also you dont wanna pray too hard core cos that damages the sock, the sock works better also when it is a little bit dirty- traps finer particulates.

i just take them out, spray outside then a light rought spray inside to get rid of the big chunks.

[David R]

I used to turn mine inside out and wash them with the hose (go to bunnings and buy something like this as it makes it way easier) so that you're pushing the water through in the opposite direction to which it would usually flow, then throw them in the washing machine (no soap) when my wife wasn't watching...