filter socks and carbon question...

[Cheeser]

if i use a filter sock on my down pipe to my sump....can i fill up the sock with carbon so the water flows directly through the carbon and through the sock.
i would probably use like a 1/4 cup of carbon and replace like every 3-4 days.
what do u guys think?

 

[little_fish]

I think that will end up clogging the filter sock and causing it to overflow

 

[Smitty]

I tried that once, and I didn't really like it. My filter sock instantly turned black, and out seemed to clog the sock quicker. But if you change it out every few days, it should be ok.

 

[Cheeser]

i might just do it like once a month for just a couple of days. ill keep an eye on it.

 

[AdamC]

What do you guys mean by it overflows?

 

[Bifferwine]

The filter sock can get clogged which will back up or slow down the water trying to flow through it.