Sock Filter - Too much noise

klesher · 05/15/2010, 09:26 PM

Any ideas how to silence a sock filter without losing the functionality of the pre-filter? I would like to use it but it is terribly load and my stand has an open back.

If anyone has a picture of what they did that would help as well.

kc350twin · 05/16/2010, 09:12 AM

What type of pipe or hose is emptying into the sock? Is it below the water level? I run one now and again and it makes no change to the current noise level.

Kc3.

klesher · 05/16/2010, 09:29 AM

It is a 1.5" flexible overflow line which sits about 2 inches above the sock above the water level. Makes a lot of splashing noises. If I lower it down below the water level but in the sock will it overflow?

Ward1 · 05/16/2010, 02:02 PM

I have the same problem..My wife doesn't like the noise..I will be interested to see what kind of answers you get.

kc350twin · 05/16/2010, 03:34 PM

I'm not sure I understand. If you lower the hose it overflows?

colotl · 05/16/2010, 03:36 PM

Left my sock above the water and I inserted a PVC pipe where it exist into my sock The PVC pipe is know about 1in under the water line. It is really quiet.

leftcoastreefer · 05/16/2010, 04:12 PM

Your overflow pipe should be below the water level in the sump. That's where your noise is coming from, not the sock. And if your sock is overflowing, it probably needs replaced. You should be swapping your sock out daily. I swap mine sometimes twice a day.

Ward1 · 05/16/2010, 04:59 PM

I wonder if it flows less gph when it's submerged?

cakemanPA · 05/16/2010, 05:58 PM

The pipe being below water level does not cause your flow to decrease a noticeable amount. If socks are overflowing, they are clogged. I change mine out 3-5 days. If they are clogging up every day, try a different sock that is a little more open.

MyBoxOfWater · 05/16/2010, 07:14 PM

I just started using a filter sock.
I have 3 socks and I rotate between them.
1 - in use
1 - ready
1 - rinse/cleaned and drying

I also have the water line below the water level and it is quiet.

klesher · 05/16/2010, 09:16 PM

Colotl, I tried this myself and it works perfectly. No splashing or backing up. Thanks.

My sock is brand new and right now my tank is still in the testing stages. I am working out the quirks. Display tank is totally empty. When I have lifestock I will swap it out frequently.

Thanks all.

kc350twin · 05/17/2010, 06:01 AM

Cool. Glad it worked out.

berniegermie · 06/13/2010, 01:22 AM

I have had this exact same problem and as about to get rid of my sock because of the noise. Now I'll try either bringing up the water level or extend the pipes under the water level and see what that does, thanks!

klesher · 06/13/2010, 10:10 AM

Extending the pipe down to just below the water lever inside the sock filter worked for me. Silence!

Maivortex · 06/13/2010, 04:32 PM

Never using a sock worked best for me

05/15/2010, 09:26 PM	#1
klesher Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Center Twp.) Posts: 107	Sock Filter - Too much noise Any ideas how to silence a sock filter without losing the functionality of the pre-filter? I would like to use it but it is terribly load and my stand has an open back. If anyone has a picture of what they did that would help as well.

05/16/2010, 09:12 AM	#2
kc350twin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 1,579	What type of pipe or hose is emptying into the sock? Is it below the water level? I run one now and again and it makes no change to the current noise level. Kc3. __________________ 112g Cube 36x36x20= Custom 12x39wPower Module (Par Monster)= Neptune Apex=ATB 840v2=BM Doser= 2 MP-40's

05/16/2010, 03:34 PM	#5
kc350twin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 1,579	I'm not sure I understand. If you lower the hose it overflows? __________________ 112g Cube 36x36x20= Custom 12x39wPower Module (Par Monster)= Neptune Apex=ATB 840v2=BM Doser= 2 MP-40's

05/16/2010, 07:14 PM	#10
MyBoxOfWater Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 114	I just started using a filter sock. I have 3 socks and I rotate between them. 1 - in use 1 - ready 1 - rinse/cleaned and drying I also have the water line below the water level and it is quiet. __________________ Knowledge - Enough to be Dangerous! Current Tank Info: 46 Salt / 33 Frag Tank

05/17/2010, 06:01 AM	#12
kc350twin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 1,579	Cool. Glad it worked out. __________________ 112g Cube 36x36x20= Custom 12x39wPower Module (Par Monster)= Neptune Apex=ATB 840v2=BM Doser= 2 MP-40's

05/16/2010, 09:29 AM	#3
klesher Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Center Twp.) Posts: 107	It is a 1.5" flexible overflow line which sits about 2 inches above the sock above the water level. Makes a lot of splashing noises. If I lower it down below the water level but in the sock will it overflow?

05/16/2010, 02:02 PM	#4
Ward1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 234	I have the same problem..My wife doesn't like the noise..I will be interested to see what kind of answers you get.

05/16/2010, 03:36 PM	#6
colotl Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 648	Left my sock above the water and I inserted a PVC pipe where it exist into my sock The PVC pipe is know about 1in under the water line. It is really quiet.

05/16/2010, 04:12 PM	#7
leftcoastreefer Moved On Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Belleair bluffs, Fl Posts: 837	Your overflow pipe should be below the water level in the sump. That's where your noise is coming from, not the sock. And if your sock is overflowing, it probably needs replaced. You should be swapping your sock out daily. I swap mine sometimes twice a day.

05/16/2010, 04:59 PM	#8
Ward1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 234	I wonder if it flows less gph when it's submerged?

05/16/2010, 05:58 PM	#9
cakemanPA Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hummelstown, PA Posts: 2,353	The pipe being below water level does not cause your flow to decrease a noticeable amount. If socks are overflowing, they are clogged. I change mine out 3-5 days. If they are clogging up every day, try a different sock that is a little more open.

05/16/2010, 09:16 PM	#11
klesher Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Center Twp.) Posts: 107	Colotl, I tried this myself and it works perfectly. No splashing or backing up. Thanks. My sock is brand new and right now my tank is still in the testing stages. I am working out the quirks. Display tank is totally empty. When I have lifestock I will swap it out frequently. Thanks all.

06/13/2010, 01:22 AM	#13
berniegermie Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 62	I have had this exact same problem and as about to get rid of my sock because of the noise. Now I'll try either bringing up the water level or extend the pipes under the water level and see what that does, thanks!

06/13/2010, 10:10 AM	#14
klesher Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Center Twp.) Posts: 107	Extending the pipe down to just below the water lever inside the sock filter worked for me. Silence!

06/13/2010, 04:32 PM	#15
Maivortex Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PARADISE, us Posts: 666 Blog Entries: 1	Never using a sock worked best for me

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