Sediment Filter instead of a filter sock

[Kardjunkie]

Just curious if anyone has used one of these instead of a filter sock.

http://www.kleenwater.com/rusco-spin-down-separator-sand-sediment-water-filter-20-gpm-p-66.html

I was thinking on my new build going straight from tank bulk head to my Aqua Medic 5000 and then to sump. Thought of using one of these to capture the trash. I was thinking of using the drain for to get rid of water for water changes. Was thinking of using the 200 micron one or the 100 micron.

Let me know if anyone has used one or if not their thoughts on using one.

 

[gone fishin]

I have not used one for that purpose. Most of the sediment filters I see are throw away types. It would seem the socks would be more economical since they can be reused. Good luck

 

[Kardjunkie]

It has a reusable nylon filter. It traps it then you drain trash from bottom valve. I thought it would be more economical as I would never need to buy a filter for it.

 

[gone fishin]

I see. Well If it were me I think I might just give it a try then. If it does not work out then just remove it.

 

[DrPheel]

This would need daily cleaning and I don't think its made for reef tank. The more it gets clogged the less GPH your overflow is going to handle. IMO, This is a flood waiting to happen as it can't overflow from the top like a filter sock would when clogged. Dump a glass of water in a new filter sock and it will flow trough very fast, do the same thing after a week when it needs changing and you will notice it will take a little more time for it to filter trough. The water in the sock will then rise and eventually flow out of the top if you don't replace it for a few weeks. With the item you showed , if this was to happen your DT would overflow as the water has no way of escaping when flow is slowed down.

I would stick with the socks. If you want to skip the cleaning , get some mesh ones instead of felt as they are less a pain to clean and you can easily rinse the mesh one and use it right after. The felt ones you need to soak them in RO/DI and bleach, wash in machine and let dry to make sure no more soap or bleach residue is left from the washer ect ect ..... You will need many felt ones as this process takes times and you want to have a fresh/clean one ready when you take one out.

for the microns , I'm using 200 and I found out most of the reefers use 200 or 100 micron socks when I did my research when setting up my sump. I have crystal clear water and I changed it out once a week when I do my water change.

Hope this helps , Happy reefing :beachbum:

 

[gbru316]

Putting a closed filter on your return is not a good idea. Clogging will mean your sump is totally emptied into your display and any pumps in your sump will run dry (and possible be damaged).


Why not try a conical settling tank (if you've got the space?) Put bulkhead fittings on opposing sides on the top. Suspended detritus in one side, "clean" water out of the other.

Settling tank

It'd take some experimenting with flow rate, but dialed in, removing detritus would be as simple as opening a valve on the bottom. Bonus: Increased system volume = more stability.

 

[Kardjunkie]

Thanks all, I appreciate the input. I work as an industrial piping designer for chemical company, and we use this type of filter on most water systems and some process systems such as glycol and just made since to me.

My whole situation is that I want to run straight from DT to the aqua medic 5000 as I read many had better results than going to sump and the pumping to skimmer and back to sump. Can I still go straight to the aqua medic and then to sump with debris in the water?

 

[Sgt Jonny Cat]

Hey check out this video on this tube that this guy Steve has designed to eliminate the use of filter socks. Seems pretty neat, I have one, and it works great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uhGKESw4N4

 

[insomniac2k2]

I took the plunge on one of these: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/automatic-roller-mat-theiling.html

Filter sock and sediment tank in one.

All i can say is that I believe this style of filter will change the game permanently. After one week, i knew that i would never go back to my old setup. Mine is plumbed externally, right off my skimmer feed. it catches everything!

 

[DBR_reef]

I tried the settling tank, and I actually bought the spindown to try it out, but it is designed for heavy particles, and most of the particles we want to filter are close to neutral buoyancy. I ended up doing a DIY rollermat- it cost me less than the spindown thing and it works- I get polished water without having to deal with filter socks. If you design industrial piping it should be an easy project for you. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2552341