filter sock - How do you clean them?

bunzaroo · 06/07/2009, 09:56 AM

I just recently converted from an open sump to a sump/refugium. it has a 200 micron sock. what is the best way to clean them?

spleify · 06/07/2009, 10:33 AM

I have about 30 socks, I change them out every few days. When i have enough, I put them in the washing machine, with a capful of bleach, I run it a second time with just water, take them out and let air dry.

HTH

mpoletti · 06/07/2009, 10:40 AM

I just throw them in the washer with no bleach or no soap.

leafreef · 06/07/2009, 10:45 AM

washing machine; nothing else in with them.

CSAreefer · 06/07/2009, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by spleify
I have about 30 socks, I change them out every few days. When i have enough, I put them in the washing machine, with a capful of bleach, I run it a second time with just water, take them out and let air dry.

HTH

+1 this is exactly how i do it but i only have a few socks not 30

Paramecium · 06/07/2009, 10:56 AM

I've been wondering about this myself, they can get pricey.

CSAreefer · 06/07/2009, 11:01 AM

I have been using the same 3 socks for a little over a year now and they still seem in great shape

Znut Reefer · 06/07/2009, 11:20 AM

Washer, nothing added no bleach or soap.

06/07/2009, 09:56 AM	#1
bunzaroo Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 617	filter sock - How do you clean them? I just recently converted from an open sump to a sump/refugium. it has a 200 micron sock. what is the best way to clean them?

06/07/2009, 10:33 AM	#2
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	I have about 30 socks, I change them out every few days. When i have enough, I put them in the washing machine, with a capful of bleach, I run it a second time with just water, take them out and let air dry. HTH __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

06/07/2009, 10:40 AM	#3
mpoletti You'll never walk alone Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 18,245	I just throw them in the washer with no bleach or no soap. __________________ -Mark a.) I believe... The curse is a reality b.) Fish poop is your friend c.) Why chase numbers? #CoralsLiketoDisco #ReefSerenity

06/07/2009, 10:45 AM	#4
leafreef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 76	washing machine; nothing else in with them. __________________ :bounce1: Current Tank Info: 120 reef tank

06/07/2009, 10:56 AM	#6
Paramecium One man wolf pack Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 755	I've been wondering about this myself, they can get pricey. __________________ ~Danny Current tank info: 70 Gal Oceanic Tech Tank. Mixed reef. 36" 6 bulb ATI Sunpower.

06/07/2009, 11:01 AM	#7
CSAreefer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 104	I have been using the same 3 socks for a little over a year now and they still seem in great shape

06/07/2009, 11:20 AM	#8
Znut Reefer Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Claxton, Ga Posts: 3,396	Washer, nothing added no bleach or soap.