How To Clean a Filter Sock ?

DiverDude · #1 05-22-2010, 02:28 AM

Well I guess it's the washing machine then !

I only have one so I guess I'd best pick up a few spares. The fibers are so tightly woven that I wouldn't have thought anything as gentle as the washing machine would work.

Thanks !

Zoaelite · #2 05-22-2010, 02:59 AM

Washing machines have quite the force behind them, during high cycle LG full capacity laundry spins at over 1320 RPM.

Rogue951 · #3 05-22-2010, 04:00 AM

isnt it a bit of a waste to use a whole cycle for a few socks?
I've never had a problem hand washing.
what micron is the sock?
is it thin material or is it thicker like the CPR socks?

BlueTang<3 · #4 05-22-2010, 04:06 AM

Now were talking efficiency in this hobby, so much water and power is wasted by reefers. I keep the waste water from the ro for my fish laundry towels and socks.

whatcaneyedo · #5 05-22-2010, 04:16 AM

I wash 5 socks at a time inside out with about 1/2 cup of bleach. Then I turn them right side out and give them a second rinse. Once they've had a day or two to completely dry they are good as new.

DiverDude · #6 05-22-2010, 04:35 AM

ok, well I ran a cycle with a single sock (does seem a tad decadent) and while not perfectly clean, it's a LOT better than I've managed before.

I didn't put anything in the machine but a few minutes after putting the sock back in the sump, the skimmer went nuts. :shrug:

naesco · #7 05-22-2010, 04:30 PM

Don't forget when the saltwater drains, turn it inside out and remove the live pods that you will find hiding along the edges and throw them back in the sump.

andestang · #8 05-22-2010, 04:38 PM

This is also what I do. Have to use the bleach as the socks from the Koi's is probably worse than the salt water socks.

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Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo

I wash 5 socks at a time inside out with about 1/2 cup of bleach. Then I turn them right side out and give them a second rinse. Once they've had a day or two to completely dry they are good as new.

Lance · #9 05-22-2010, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo

I wash 5 socks at a time inside out with about 1/2 cup of bleach. Then I turn them right side out and give them a second rinse. Once they've had a day or two to completely dry they are good as new.

He he. This is exactly what I do. And as you say it is important to let them dry out completely before use.

hummer · #10 05-22-2010, 06:51 PM

I bought a short garden hose w/ spray nozzle and it attaches to my sink. There's enough pressure that it sprays down pretty clean.