Filter sock help

[nes999]

i found this link on another link. http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/116/380/=8f4oza

it says that they are not reuseable. does anyone know reauseable ones?

also is Galvanized Steel safe for the fish tank?

 

[beex215]

i didnt see why it wouldnt be reusable. get the wooden handle one

 

[nes999]

im just going by what the page said.

 

[nes999]

maybe thats only for oil since im useing for water they are reuseable. i guess im a worry wart

 

[nes999]

bump

 

[jcardona1]

i bought several filter socks from these guys. i get the ones with the steel ring and woven handle. ive washed them in the washing machine several times, they still look good as new

 

[RedDwarf]

For aquarium use there should be no problem reusing them by throwing them in the washing machine when they get dirty. I think if you were using them for their intended use on dairy or oil then you wouldn't want to reuse them.

 

[squint]

I'd stick with stainless steel for freshwater aquarium use.

 

[nes999]

i bought several filter socks from these guys. i get the ones with the steel ring and woven handle. ive washed them in the washing machine several times, they still look good as new

what type of steel?

 

[jcardona1]

galvanized. i think they only have one type of steel for their socks. it's not submerged so it doesnt matter, you wont be leeching any chemicals. my filter socks are only 1/4 submerged, the rest is out of the water