cloudy water

[Jarrett]

every time i change my filter sock my water clouds when i put it back in. i rinse it with hot water and then i throw it in the dryer so i dont see what i could be doing wrong is this just normal to happen? any input would be appreciated thanks guys

 

[Imbarrie]

You are not getting them clean enough by rinsing them.
I keep several filter socks. When I change one out of my sump I turn the dirty one inside out and let it dry. After I have a few dirty ones I put them in the washing machine with a small amount of bleach on the gentle cycle with a second rinse.
Let them air dry and they work fine.

 

[h2o]

you are not getting them clean enough by rinsing them.
I keep several filter socks. When i change one out of my sump i turn the dirty one inside out and let it dry. After i have a few dirty ones i put them in the washing machine with a small amount of bleach on the gentle cycle with a second rinse.
Let them air dry and they work fine.

+1

 

[Josh]

+2

 

[Jarrett]

yea i dont know the whole bleach thing gets me scared i feel like its a slip up waiting to happen then i lose everything

 

[Jarrett]

how much bleach would i use

 

[Josh]

I probably use half a cup for 6-10 socks. It really doesn't matter as long as you wash the socks with a plain water cycle twice after the bleach.

 

[Reef Reaper]

vinegar also can neutralize the effects of bleach.

 

[Imbarrie]

Amount of bleach would depend on the size of the washing cycle. I use about 1/4 cup in a small wash. But make sure the extra rinse option is on.
You may smell a slight amount of bleach but make sure they are dry before you use it.
You are actually running a higher risk by not doing this. The filter sock is a great idea but used incorrectly it could pose problems for your tank.
The best way to use them is to wash them thoroughly between uses.

 

[piranhapat]

I do same add a little bleach. Than I wash than again without bleach so its like getting a few risning to be safe.

 

[NewfiDog]

I tried the washing machine and i must say it works great. I dont use bleach only because at the moment we only have scented. I remove the soap dispenser run a rinse cycle, then run the socks in 2-3 quick cycles. I wouldnt put them in the dryer you would have some of the dryer sheet residue left behind but thats just me, the washing machine spin cycle makes them almost dry.

 

[Jarrett]

ok i only have 2 socks right now i dont have money to go out and buy the socks i need because they are like 20 bucks each. so can i just clean one sock at a time in my washer and still use bleach?

 

[Jarrett]

ok i only have 2 socks i cant really afford to go buy more right now because the ones i use are like 20 bucks each. i will get alot more eventually tho. can i still use bleach on just one sock in the washer? i would assume i would just use less bleach

 

[Awibrandy]

ok i only have 2 socks i cant really afford to go buy more right now because the ones i use are like 20 bucks each. i will get alot more eventually tho. can i still use bleach on just one sock in the washer? i would assume i would just use less bleach

Using the washing machine for 1 sock in my opinion it is not worth the electricity.
Take a 1/4 of a CAP put that in about a gallon of water, leave it for about 20 minutes, swoosh it around a little. Then rinse, rinse, rinse, rinse, rinse, and rinse 1 more time, then hang to dry.

If you lived closer I'd give a couple socks.

 

[Jarrett]

ok i wil try that and thanks awibrandy appreciate the offer.

 

[Imbarrie]

They are much cheaper buying from vendors in MR. I think one does a sale every Christmas that works out to under $10.
Have you decided on felt or mesh yet?

 

[Awibrandy]

ok i wil try that and thanks awibrandy appreciate the offer.

You're welcome Jarrett! I'm in zip 11691. Do mapquest, and if I am not the far, and you'd like to come get a couple let me know. Send me a pm if you decide to come my way, I'm about 20 blocks in from Nassau Expressway.

 

[Jarrett]

i will deff look into it awibrandy thank you very much.