How to mount filter socks??
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snulma1
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A simple way is to buy a piece of plexi glass slightly wider then your tank, drill a hole large enough for the sock to fit through, but not wider then the plastic collar. Then slide the sock in, place the drain tubing into it and place the plexi glass across your sump...Voila, cheap and easy mount
jbird0420
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That's what I'm doing currently with an older sock. The sock I have in the pic won't allow me to do that.
jbird0420
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That's what I want to do..Thanks!!!
What type of drill bit will cut plexi glass big enough for a 4" sock???
What type of drill bit will cut plexi glass big enough for a 4" sock???
zachfishman
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Or get a strong squeeze clamp and clamp the sucker to the side of your sump.
That looks bigger than a 4" sock! I used a 17" tall piece of 4" PVC pipe to hold mine for a while, I slipped the sock into the pipe and cut several holes on the bottom to let the water out. Then later on I cut out a sock holder from acrylic and used it for a while. It can be mounted to the side of the sump. Is the sump acrylic or glass? I can take a pic for you if you are interested in it.
jeff@zina.com
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A hole saw. Though you may have to hunt for one with a large enough diameter. A RotoZip(tm) style cutter will do it too. Or just saw a U shape from the side with a saber/jig saw and slide the sock in.
Jeff
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outy
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thats only works if you use a propane torch and heat up the plexi and bend it down so it sits a few inches below the top of the tank OR your house will flood when the sock gets dirty.
I took some plexi tonight and made a nice wrap around the tanks lip holder and used a dremel to cut the hole. took about 1 hour
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d0ughb0y
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I know this is a diy thread, but if your object is to save money, compare the cost of making one yourself to say, something like this
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store...lter-socks-and-bags/brs-filtersock-mount.html
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store...lter-socks-and-bags/brs-filtersock-mount.html
outy
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I used the little round cutting wheel with a 2" diameter. I should get pics this morning lol as long as you dont craze the plexi heating it up it looks professional
yes... if you find yourself buying tools , blades, bits, materials... I believe CPR makes a holder for both size socks . The 4" sells for about $29. clamps to the side of any tank. stays put. holds the sock and the drain pipe, and most importantly... holds the sock about 1.5" below the rim. This is critical because there will be times when it will overflow. If it is sitting even with the top edge... you will have a mess or maybe even a tank crash.
jeff@zina.com
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Any of the blades will work, but the circular blades do fine. I use the grinding bits for small stuff, but it would take about four years to grind a 4" hole.
Jeff
jbird0420
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Drains are way above the waterline. I have 1.25" plastic tubing connected to the PVC that runs straight into the sock. The drains are about 5" above the water line.
Go to Walmart/Target/etc and buy a plastic over the door hook like this one:
http://plumbing.hardwarestore.com/51-283-over-the-door-hooks/white-over-the-door-hook--669112.aspx
http://plumbing.hardwarestore.com/51-283-over-the-door-hooks/white-over-the-door-hook--669112.aspx
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