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02/11/2011, 10:27 PM
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Question about washing filter socks
So i tossed my dirty filter sock into the laundry machine.. Ran it on HOT with NO detergents... Just hot water. Took it out and it looked brand new.. but when i smelled it.. it had a hint of that fresh laundry scent to it.. maybe i had some residual detergent that was still in the machine from before... is it ok to throw it back into the sump?
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02/11/2011, 10:30 PM
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02/11/2011, 10:30 PM
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I would run it through another rinse cycle and make sure there are no detergents in it.
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02/11/2011, 10:33 PM
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I just take mine to the local laundry mat and wash them w/o detergent. That's it.....one time through....Never have had any problems and been doing it for years...
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02/11/2011, 10:36 PM
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i actually ran it with a prewash cycle and extra rinse cycle.. if i just rinse it with some RO before i put it in.. should be fine right?
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02/11/2011, 10:46 PM
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I run mine twice as well, then air dry.
I keep at least 5 for easy swap.
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02/11/2011, 11:29 PM
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Wash with bleach with an extra rinse cycle, thoroughly dry, and a quick rinse in RODI before it goes in the tank.
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02/11/2011, 11:29 PM
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I wash mine twice and throw in a little Prime just to be safe, then air dry. Allways has worked fine for me.
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