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Group Buy? - Polypropylene Filter Bags
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 3:05 pm
by KrazyPlace
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!

Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 3:19 pm
by ShagMan
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.
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 6:15 pm
by snoopdog
I was talking to Scott on the phone and he was about to purchase some so he may be interested.
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 6:15 pm
by KrazyPlace
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.
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 8:22 pm
by reeferpuffer
im down for 10
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 12:09 am
by SaltnLime
as long as no support ring. Its a tight space getting it in and out without a steel hola hoop attacked!
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 6:01 am
by KrazyPlace
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?
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 6:59 am
by ShagMan
Yeah, put me down for 10, as long as they's ~$3 or less.
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 7:22 am
by snoopdog
I will pass, too hard for me to get to mine to clean them. I do not use them anymore.
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 12:34 pm
by KrazyPlace
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 - ??
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 3:46 pm
by woolyt2
i'll take 10 also at that price. please
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 3:51 pm
by Xster
Can you use this for media, for instance Carbon?
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 4:37 pm
by KrazyPlace
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.
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 5:21 pm
by ShagMan
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.
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 5:22 pm
by Xster
It is better than using panty hose.
I am confirmed for 15
