Group Buy? - Polypropylene Filter Bags

KrazyPlace · Post by **KrazyPlace** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 3:05 pm

One of my vendors at work has offered to custom make me some polypropylene filter bags for my aquarium at a really good price. The minimum order is 50 and the cost is around $2.25 ea.

If anyone is interested, let me know. We can specify the micron size (1, 2, 5, 10, etc.) and the length (32, 20, 18, etc.). We can get a support ring at the top made of stainless steal or not (I prefer no support ring), and it will come with a strap.

I don't know what you guys use, so let me know what you want. I would like a 18-20" length, no support ring, and a strap. I have attached a picture of a similar bag. I can have the bags within a few days. All bags must be the same. Let me know!

ShagMan · Post by **ShagMan** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 3:19 pm

Is there an option for a nylon/plastic support ring? I don't want to pay big bucks for a stainless support ring, but the bags I currently use are 18", plastic support ring, single strap, 100 micron bags. I'd be interested in buying a batch.

Post by **snoopdog** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 6:15 pm

I was talking to Scott on the phone and he was about to purchase some so he may be interested.

KrazyPlace · Post by **KrazyPlace** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 6:15 pm

Josh - I think the estimate price of $2.25 ea. that she quoted me included a stainless steel ring, 32" length, and a 1-micron nominal retention pore. I don't think the support ring is necessary though. I've sent her an inquiry about the 100-micron size. I'll get a firm price, but it will most likely go down, not up because of the shorter length and the larger micron size. How many would you take if we decide to order? I think I only need 5-10 bags.

reeferpuffer · Post by **reeferpuffer** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 8:22 pm

im down for 10

SaltnLime · Post by **SaltnLime** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 12:09 am

as long as no support ring. Its a tight space getting it in and out without a steel hola hoop attacked!

KrazyPlace · Post by **KrazyPlace** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 6:01 am

OK, this is what I have right now:

100 micron, no support ring, single strap, 7" dia x 18" long, polypropylene filter bag.

Jeff - 10 confirmed
Scott - 10??
Reeferpuffer - 10 confirmed
Josh - 10 confirmed
Salt n Lime - 10??

Verify your quantities. I haven't heard from Scott, I just put him in based on Kevin's post. Anyone else?

ShagMan · Post by **ShagMan** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 6:59 am

Yeah, put me down for 10, as long as they's ~$3 or less.

Post by **snoopdog** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 7:22 am

I will pass, too hard for me to get to mine to clean them. I do not use them anymore.

KrazyPlace · Post by **KrazyPlace** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 12:34 pm

OK I got the final quote: $2.25 ea. including tax. I want to order these tomorrow afternoon, they will be ready in 5-7 working days. I just need to finish confirming the quantities everyone wants. I can get more than 50, but I need to know before tomorrow afternoon.

Description: 100 MICRON POLYPROPYLENE FELT WITH POLYPROPYLENE HANDLE; 7" DIA X 18" LONG, NO RING.

Jeff (me) - 10 confirmed
Scott - 10??
Reeferpuffer - 10 confirmed
Josh - 10 confirmed
Salt n Lime - 10??
Woolyt2 - 10
Xster - 15
Others - ??

woolyt2 · Post by **woolyt2** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 3:46 pm

i'll take 10 also at that price. please

Xster · Post by **Xster** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 3:51 pm

Can you use this for media, for instance Carbon?

KrazyPlace · Post by **KrazyPlace** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 4:37 pm

That's what I use it for at work. At 100 micron, you will need to make sure you wash it good though. You ned 10 micron to catch the carbon dust.

ShagMan · Post by **ShagMan** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 5:21 pm

Also keep in mind that for carbon flow-through, you need to be using CLEAN water, otherwise the bag would get nasty, quick

you'd be AMAZED how much crud a 100 micron bag will catch in what "looks like" clean water.

Xster · Post by **Xster** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 5:22 pm

It is better than using panty hose.

I am confirmed for 15