I second that style. Bought one from a LFS years ago, basically was like a wet dry but it had 3 chambers for the drain, skimmer & return. Drain chamber had a tray for filtration.
That was my 1982 '30 Catalina. Loved that boat, I sold it almost 2 years ago, had it for over a decade. I'm still paying for the slip (subleasing), so I'm looking at a 32-35 footer cruiser or sailboat. Dunno what yet, lol.
Same
The floss size is completely up to whoever installs it. I include templates for cutting floss with the intent of having filter fiber between the two pads. I just didn't have the fiber when I sent the prototypes, just the floss but I didn't want that to delay anything.
Depending on size & complexity, I may choose to mill out of acrylic rather then print it.
Correct. I put in a smaller piece of floss to show everyone the holes. Already put in a larger piece to cover up the holes.
I have this tank and ditched the filter sock on day 1. I use a media basket and put a cut square of the blue/white filter floss at the top. On a tank that small - I think my solution is even easier. I buy a bag of it on amazon and I think the whole bag is like $11, and it lasts for like 1/2 a year. Every three days I just pull it out with my fingertips, toss it in the trash, cut a new little square, and stuff it in. Takes maybe 30 seconds. Check out my build thread if you want to see it.
It’s amazing how long the filter floss lasts!
Why do triple sock holders make things easier?
Great find! Thank you!
I do have this 90’ x 4’ roll that I lay on top my 18” x 24” filter tray.
Incredible!!!I do have this 90’ x 4’ roll that I lay on top my 18” x 24” filter tray.
this roll was $104.00. I did the math, it will last 7 years
Its not the triple socks, its the use of socks - I simply switch them out and walk away. The sump has three- Not an option for less - Thats typical of Bashsea and I saw at MACNA some now have four with a slide out drawer design.
