Sump Sock Maintenance???

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  1. saltaddiction

    saltaddiction Flamingo Tongue

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    I bought a 2nd pair yesterday. This should allow me to soak the other pair while the new ones do their job..

    Thanks again everyone.!!
     
    saltaddiction, Dec 28, 2013
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  2. Triplemom

    Triplemom Pajama Cardinal

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    Same here. I run the washer with bleach only and then do an extra rinse cycle and air dry. We have 4...we just rotate them out until 3 are ready to be washed.
     
    Triplemom, Jan 20, 2014
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  3. steska

    steska Plankton

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    I wash mine in the washer with NO BLEACH. Hot water, long wash cycle and high spin is all you need.
     
    steska, Aug 4, 2014
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  4. Roccus

    Roccus Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have a single 4 X7"... I rinse it in tap water(inside out) once a day... Mine are poly 100 micron... once they start needing rinsing twice day, I install a new sock. when I have 5 ,I soak over night in bleach ( 5 at a time) then wash them in the dish washer no soap... and let them dry until needed... I buy mine from Grainger ... a 5 pack is $27... a sock generally goes 1 month before it needs the 2 a day rinse..
     
    Roccus, Aug 4, 2014
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  5. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Todd. You bleach and air dry? No rinse?
     
    Kevin_E, Aug 4, 2014
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  6. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Hey, just saw this.
    I'm actually using large filter bags/big socks on my 180 now.
    I bleach and water soak, I DO rinse in RW/tap water, then air dry and good to go!
     
    Todd_Sails, Aug 4, 2014
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  7. Reefbuilder

    Reefbuilder Scooter Blennie

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    I bought a case of 25 - when I have 5 left - I hit the laundry mat. That is because the wife came home when they were on the spin cycle one day!! I use cheap bleach - I rinse them when I get home in RO water and air dry.

    I usually wash once a month and change them every few days.
     
    Reefbuilder, Aug 4, 2014
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