Filter sock on extremely small pump inlet

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I want to try and get a filter sock in my sump to enhance filtration, but I can’t find any commercial sock that will fit over my sump intake(roughly an inch OD, maybe less). Is there a tiny, condom - sized sock available somewhere for a tiny inlet or do I have to make one myself?
no images cuz I can’t fit my phone in the sump :.[
 

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I want to try and get a filter sock in my sump to enhance filtration, but I can’t find any commercial sock that will fit over my sump intake(roughly an inch OD, maybe less). Is there a tiny, condom - sized sock available somewhere for a tiny inlet or do I have to make one myself?
no images cuz I can’t fit my phone in the sump :.[
Is it possible to make a reducer with PVC fittings to put a small, ummmm, into a wide, ummmm.
 

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make a loop on one end of a zip tie then stick it in the pipe with the lead sticking out and stuff filter floss in the pipe to the loop in the zip tie. pull on the zip tie and hope the floss comes with it when time to change? *shrug* good luck
 

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similar to above, I use a rubber band around a normal sock on a pvc that I plug into the drain pipe
 
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make a loop on one end of a zip tie then stick it in the pipe with the lead sticking out and stuff filter floss in the pipe to the loop in the zip tie. pull on the zip tie and hope the floss comes with it when time to change? *shrug* good luck
oh zip tying it on could be a good idea. I’m not sure if the outlet has a protruding tube(it might just attach through a hole in the sump wall) but I’ll definitely try doing that. Probably gonna make my own socks.
 

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