Filter Socks in a DIY Sump

[govolsguy31]

Hey guys, got a quick question. I made my own sump and have a flexible inlet hose for my drain into my first chamber. The hose is 2" outside diameter. I bought a pack of 4" filter socks with a drawstring, but I can't really get them to synch up tight. It's working, but I have to imagine there's a better way and I can't seem to find 2" diameter filter socks.

Any suggestions from others that might have had to work through this?

 

[tonto95]

You could use a zip tie and that would hold them on.

 

[lion king]

Get a filter sock holder and install bulkhead to install the overflow hose into, install a downpipe underneath past the water line and it will be quiet. These holders fit a 4" filter sock.

 

[govolsguy31]

Get a filter sock holder and install bulkhead to install the overflow hose into, install a downpipe underneath past the water line and it will be quiet. These holders fit a 4" filter sock.

That will work perfectly for what I'm wanting to do!! Thanks!!

I had no idea these existed.

 

[Phlynamjax]

How do you remove filter sock with pipe going all the way down to water?

 

[Ahbaloch]

Get a filter sock holder and install bulkhead to install the overflow hose into, install a downpipe underneath past the water line and it will be quiet. These holders fit a 4" filter sock.

Where did you get those holders from?

 

[RajV]

I used this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N703G0D/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
But my drain had a lot of shudder , i removed the flex pipe and put pvc
here https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/90g-build-following-brs-ulm-method.368817/#post-4548310

 

[Simplicity Aquatics]

We offer high quality inexpensive filter sock holders, $12.95 for 4" and $19.95 for 7"
https://simplicityaquatics.com/filtration/