An alternative to beach for cleaning filter socks

[firemountain]

Where can you get 35% HP? What stores carry it?

35% is considered food strength. You can find it online, but I believe you have to pay an additional "hazmat" shipping charge, due to D.O.T. regulations. It gets expensive after its all said and done.

I use the 27% strength, which is considered pool strength. It doesn't have the extra shipping charge attached, and your local pool/ hot tub store should carry it. I pay $16 bucks a gallon

Here is the product I use and get locally...works great for cleaning/soaking the socks. The link is for reference only.

http://buckstovepoolandspa.com/shop/baquacil-oxidizer-shock/

Here is a quick link for the 35% HP....

http://www.pureh2o2forhealth.com

http://www.purehealthdiscounts.com/h2o2.htm

 

[inetmug]

I found the baqucel shock for $18/G which is 27% locally.

What is the process for this stronger stuff? Dry sock? just cover it, dilution...? etc.

 

[Ted_C]

would it be safe to say any non-chlorine oxidizer would work the same as hydrogen peroxide?

http://store.pinchapenny.com/produc...xidizing#q=Pool Shock, Non-Chlorine Oxidizing - AJAX

I'm pretty sure it's 100% Potassium Monopersulfate

 

[firemountain]

I found the baqucel shock for $18/G which is 27% locally.

What is the process for this stronger stuff? Dry sock? just cover it, dilution...? etc.

They say that after 6 hours...all of the oxygen becomes depleted in the solution. I was originally using dry socks in a 5 gallon bucket with straight solution not diluted. Worked great....threw them in the wash with warm water.....that's it.

But the problem for me was that I do 5 socks at a time...which needed 2 gallons of Baquacil to cover the socks. Now my goal is to cut costs of the Baquacil with getting grood results.

Next I tried just soaking the socks in water and squeeze out the excess water and using straight solution....still worked great. I have not tried diluting the solution yet.....I will keep you posted.

Also....the stuff is light reactive.....if you use a bucket....loosely cover and allow a gap. DONT COVER it tightly....it will build up pressure and blow the lid.

 

[abinder]

Any new updates/processes on using hydrogen peroxide for cleaning filter socks?

Thanks for any info/help on the process.


Allen

 

[ser_renely]

Any new updates/processes on using hydrogen peroxide for cleaning filter socks?

Thanks for any info/help on the process.


Allen

curious as well

 

[CIRCLE10]

Agree

 

[lewismo489]

i have always used a pressure washer to clean my socks - they come out like brand new every time! you do have to be careful as they will eventually rip through the filter sock if you try too hard!

no detergents or bleach what so ever

just soak in some RO water after before putting them back into your sump to wash anything harmful from the tap water you clean them with

I hope this helps!
:beer:

 

[CBlair]

You can find some pretty high strength peroxide (29%) in hydroponic or indoor gardening stores. Works very well

 

[chiroken]

very interesting thread! I am new to socks and will be using 2 x 4x14" and 2 x 7x14" 100 & 200 micron socks in 2 separate systems and have 3 sets of socks for each tank. I would like to clean 2 sets at once when I can. I don't follow what you are doing to store the dirty socks once they are taken out.

Do you just let them dry, then soak in the peroxide, then rinse in the washing machine? Or if using bleach...let them dry then put in washing machine with bleach added?

Do you rinse them in the sink first, then let dry?

Are you storing in a closed bucket? I assume they will have a nasty odour to them?

And are you all using top loading washers or do front loaders work also (what I have)?

I'm trying to figure out the most efficient way to clean the socks.

Thanks.

 

[bertoni]

You can wash them in the washing machine if you wish, although I'd use fairly strong bleach since my clothes would be going into the washer next. Either way, letting them dry thoroughly probably is enough to remove any remaining bleach or hydrogen peroxide. You could rinse them in a bit of vinegar if you're worried about chlorine. I'd store them in an open container to reduce any further microbial action.

 

[Ron Reefman]

I have a lot of filter socks (close to 50) and use 4 to 6 a week. I store the used ones in a closed rubbermaid tub in the garage and that holds the smell in quite well.

After 4 to 6 weeks (sometimes longer) I fill the rubbermaid tub full of used socks with water (outside) the day before I wash to get them well soaked. Then wash them in the washing machine with chlorine bleach and then do the rinse cycle with hydrogen-peroxide. Then I do a second wash and rinse cycle with just water. Allow them to spin dry and then set them out to air dry.

 

[kelser01]

Another source for sodium percarbonate is PBW from Five Star -- homebrew supply stores sell it, and many breweries use it for cleaning fermentation tanks.* It contains about 30% sodium metasilicate which tends to make it more effective than OxiClean. I've been using it for years to clean out really groddy skimmers. After a vinegar rinse, they look all clean and shiny.

It also passivates stainless steel (makes it look all shiny and new)

* Fermentation tanks get NASTY. The combination of yeast, proteins and hop chunks create a tar-like collar above the fermenting beer.

I cant seem to find anything that lists what chemicals are in this. Just wanted to double check before I tried it on our socks as this post is several years old. Incase they have changed the formula.

Thanks!

 

[bertoni]

It seems to be okay, but I would rinse carefully after using it, maybe with some vinegar, because it does contain detergent.

 

[madphill]

I wonder if this would work well on regenerating purigen? I had an episode after doing the 50/50 water and bleach recharge on purigen that killed coral and this could be safer....

Thoughts?

 

[rogergolf66]

How long does the purigen last in your salt water tanks? I have been thinking of trying it out

 

[bertoni]

Replacing monthly probably is a good idea, or at least a good starting point. In many tanks, Purigen probably is exhausted more rapidly than that, but it'd take some experimentation to determine what to do.

 

[miroch]

Jonathan,

I found some sodium percarbonate in this stain remover, is sodium silicate reef safe?

Simply Clean powder bleach is a non-chlorine bleach that is based on hydrogen peroxide and uses washing soda as a carrier. It is safe for fabrics, colours and the environment. Oxygen, water and washing soda are the non-toxic and biodegradable by-products.

Ingredients: Sodium Percarbonate, Sodium carbonate (washing soda), Sodium Silicate.