Cutting out Filter Socks - Question for Backup Drain

[bsdubois00]

While my sump / tank is dry I'm thinking of doing some modifications so I can install a Filter Roller and cutting out the dual 4" filter socks.

Currently both the main drain and the backup flow into the same "compartment" in the sump which then feed into the dual filter socks. I'm looking at cutting out the filter sock section however my question is about the backup drain.

Having the primary drain flowing to the filter roller - is it ok to just let the backup drain dump into the skimmer area and not go through filtration? Any other ideas on what to do with the backup drain?

 

[Pistondog]

While my sump / tank is dry I'm thinking of doing some modifications so I can install a Filter Roller and cutting out the dual 4" filter socks.

Currently both the main drain and the backup flow into the same "compartment" in the sump which then feed into the dual filter socks. I'm looking at cutting out the filter sock section however my question is about the backup drain.

Having the primary drain flowing to the filter roller - is it ok to just let the backup drain dump into the skimmer area and not go through filtration? Any other ideas on what to do with the backup drain?

I would not cut out the baskets. You might find a need to run sox in the future, temporarily.
Can you put the filter roller in the skimmer section?

 

[bsdubois00]

I would not cut out the baskets. You might find a need to run sox in the future, temporarily.
Can you put the filter roller in the skimmer section?

I can. It’s a little tight but doable depending on what model I go with.

This was my initial thought I can also remove the baffle for the refugium (screws in) and that gives me a lot of space. I was likely running a turf scrubber when the time came so the baffle really doesn’t do much for me.

You’d recommend just doing it this way - having the main drain go to the filter roller in the skimmer area and the backup still use the socks?

 

[Pistondog]

What you said, but take the sox out.

 

[bsdubois00]

So no need to filter the flow from the backup drain? Just assume it’s not really going to drain much?

 

[Pistondog]

So no need to filter the flow from the backup drain? Just assume it’s not really going to drain much?

I removed my sox years ago, i do have a coarse filter before the return pump to catch snails and other big stuff.