Micron bag cleaning (2 Viewers)

[ChrisB]

I have my overflow water going through a micron bag in my sump and was wondering if anyone has a good method for cleaning it. I have been using a high pressure sprayhead on the garden hose and then soaking it in saltwater to remove all the chlorine before putting it back in the sump.

 

[djreef]

That's prob the best you're going to be able to do. You might try bleaching it, but it may fall apart.

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[Guest]

aw man ive only been using a spray hose and then letting it dry, is that bad?

how can i get it clean of stuff from the regular water then?

 

[chadhender]

I throw mine in the washer machine 2 times a week with no detergent or bleach. I use hot water on the HEAVY WHITE setting. Now I will warn you the smell is quite bad and dont do it when the wife is home or...... you know the rest. Anyway after washing do a empty load to get the smell out. My bag comes out dry from the spinning. I have 2 bags that i alternate (PM bags from Global) and they are 8 months old and still in good condition. Hope this helps!

 

[Guest]

I saw a thread on RC about this awhile back, and someone had found a source online where you could buy the filter socks in bulk for like $1-2 each. At that price, I would almost consider them disposable and forget about the hassle of cleaning them. I'll try to dig up the thread and maybe we can do an order, since I need some myself.

 

[KarenB]

I always just spray mine off real well with the garden hose and let it air dry. I alternate a couple different ones. I've also used the leg part from old nylon pantyhose, and they work really well, too. Those I just pitch when I'm done with 'em.

 

[ChrisB]

$1- $2 would be a great price, find that link!!!

 

[Guest]

OK, I found the link:

http://www.filterbag.com/browse.php

Just pick the material (polypropylene felt is standard), size, and microns you want. For my tank, I am ordering #3 100 micron with plastic clamps - for $1.76 each.

There is a $1.99 handling charge for anything under 50 units, but it's still a great deal. And before anyone asks - I'm not organizing a group order for this, because it's not worth the hassle to save $2.

 

[djreef]

Cool! Mike's organizing a group to buy filter socks!!!!! Put me down for 6.

DJ
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