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Old 01-04-2008, 01:24 PM   #1
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Filter Sock Care


Say I pick one or two up tomorrow at the LFS. I've never used one before, but I know they need to be cleaned often, like every day to every other day. How does one clean a filter sock?
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Old 01-04-2008, 01:28 PM   #2
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a lot of folks throw them in the wash, though I'm not sure if soap is used or not. you're better off buying a number of them, that way you don't have to clean them as often.



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Old 01-04-2008, 01:33 PM   #3
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I was thinking more than one would probably be a good idea. Is there a lifespan on filter socks...like say after a year just throw it out and replace it?



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Old 01-04-2008, 02:07 PM   #4
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when i used to use them I would install a plastic zipper. then lay it out flat on the concrete and spray it out good as new very quickly

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Old 01-04-2008, 02:15 PM   #5
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I use felt (on my drip tray in my sump where I usualluy put filter material and carbon etc etc...) when I stir up things in the tank cleaning and what not...the felt catches the sand dust really well and clears up my tank in no time.. anyway, after i have a few dirty pieces of this felt, I simply throw them in the wash along with all my "tank towels" with baking soda, NO SOAP... and wash on HOT and do 2 rinses... they come out white as can be...I may start using filter bags to keep the tank more sparkling and I will wash them this way too.



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Old 01-04-2008, 02:48 PM   #6
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I just toss mine in the washer on a regular cycle with no soap and usually add a second rinse cycle. Never had a problem



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Old 01-04-2008, 02:56 PM   #7
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I just wash with bleach water, then rinse, rinse, and re-rinse till I'm comfortable drinking water filtered through it.



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Old 01-04-2008, 03:08 PM   #8
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I just wash with bleach water, then rinse, rinse, and re-rinse till I'm comfortable drinking water filtered through it.
Mmmm.... tastes like H20 with a splash of bleach and a hint of fish poop.



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Old 01-04-2008, 03:40 PM   #9
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I turn mine inside out, throw in washing machine with a little bleach and no soap with hot/cold. Let it dry completely after cleaned so bleach has no effect if left there. Having multiple socks help; I swap socks, let dirty one drip dry into my sump so I don't drip water all the way to the washing machine. You could always use a dechlorinater if still wet and afraid of the bleach.



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