zane Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Is this stuff filter safe? I got it from spotlight. It looks like dacron but I would just like to be sure before I put it in my sump. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Any idea what it's made of compared to what dacron is made of? Maybe a chlorine bath and then deckorinator rinse is in order. Not sure just thinking out loud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zane Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 it looks like the same stuff, but in sheets. A quick google search for dacron gave me pictures of the same stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Haha could be the same stuff. Only way to be sure is knowing what both are made of. Hopefully someone else has some more helpful advice for ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 its the same stuff, i use it also, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenswimmers Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Just be careful as I've also used this in DIY canisters and there are 2 types..both are available at spotlight...pretty sure one is ok..and one is not.... see if I can get some more details... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Yeah one of them is treated with an antibacterial chemical or something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Thought I'd seen it mentioned before, Quick look on spotlights website says it is treated with ultrafresh, an antibacterial agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 i've used it for 6/8 months with no ill affects, but now i use the aqua filter pads and wash them out and reuse them, saves me buying dacron all the time now, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zane Posted August 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Awesome thanks so much guys. I put a small bit in there so will see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackayman Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Thats quilt matting right ? I went down the same road and checked out the spotlight stuff. To the best of my knowledge, its safe to use. However, I am led to believe the matting treated with fire retardent is Not ok. ( A lot of it is ) I'm no guru, jus researching an followin my instinct. In the end I just got confused an now I do like Steve an Jules an use the Aqua One pads and wash em out evry week or two in da washing machine. They last for 5 -6 washes so works out not to bad on the pocket. Cheers Brendan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
