Re: filter media question

[Gale Pearce]

I would think it will plug up pretty fast?
Gale :~)

Has anyone ever used weed block fabric for filter media or can think
> of any problems with using it? I'm thinking of using it for a final
> stage filtering.

[~ jan JJsPond.us]

On 22 Aug 2003 14:13:02 -0700, (Gary Bindel) wrote:

>Has anyone ever used weed block fabric for filter media or can think
>of any problems with using it? I'm thinking of using it for a final
>stage filtering.

For the final stage, I think it is worth a try. It tends to stick together
when wet though.

Someone mentioned pesticide treated, that is only on the more expensive
stuff so read the label, most is not treated. I use it to line my baskets
to keep the dirt in, works great. ~ jan

See my ponds and filter design:
http://users.owt.com/jjspond/

~Keep 'em Wet!~
Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a
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[joe]

Gary Bindel wrote:

> Has anyone ever tried using weed block fabric for a filter media or
> know of any reason not to use it?


Didn't this just get discussed? Scan down the list for the same topic.

Joe



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