Can filter socks be too long, touch the bottom of the sump?

[alex277]

I have a Waterbox 220.6 and their filter socks are quite pricey, I’m looking to stock up a bunch of these so I’m looking for a cheaper alternative if possible. Their socks are 7x10 I believe, pretty sure there is 12-14 inches of room to the bottom of the sump, but I can only seem to find 7x16 socks available. Would it be okay to get a sock a few inches too long? Would it reduce performance, or cause issues with the water flowing out from the sock? Or is this perfectly fine?

 

[T-J]

Not sure why you can't find 7x10 filter socks. I did a quick search and found plenty under $10 a sock.
But, to answer your question, a longer sock isn't going to hurt.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Not sure why you can't find 7x10 filter socks. I did a quick search and found plenty under $10 a sock.
But, to answer your question, a longer sock isn't going to hurt.

This. I still have some 7"×10 socks. Bought them on amazon, both mesh and cloth.

 

[Pistondog]

Some work, but you can resew felt sox to the length you want, cut off excess.
I did this with some 5 micron sox.

 

[GarrettT]

Yes. I actually prefer it to be longer as it helps keep the sock lifted (less strain on the holder), even when it’s folded at the bottom.