Anyone carry 12x12 Polyfilter pads locally?

[mojo]

Subject says all- does anyone know of a sponsor store in town that carries the 12"x12" size of polyfilter pads?

 

[jcampbell]

I'm pretty sure Imagine ocean sells it by the foot. May want to call first though!

 

[smoothie]

JCampbell;603346 wrote: I'm pretty sure Imagine ocean sells it by the foot. May want to call first though!

Good to know and kudos Jenn.

Also any company that does custom air filters will have what ya need by the foot.

 

[john wright]

I get mine from the local fabric store it's the same as poly stuffing for quilts and pillows.

 

[mojo]

I never actually got around to getting any, but it should be noted (to everyone here ) that Polyfilter pads are more than just poly fill. From http://www.poly-bio-marine.com">their website</a>:

[QUOTE=]Poly-Filter® sorbs excess organics such as amino acids, proteins, lipoproteins, dissolved organic matter, all forms of phosphates, tannins & humic acids and related complexes. Poly-Filter® also sorbs volatile organic chemical such as chloroform, bromoform, benzene, phenols and organophosphate insecticides/pesticides. All metabolic wastes are sorbed by Poly-Filter®.[/QUOTE]

Poly Fill is just a mechanical filter. I was looking for the Poly-Filter in order to remove organics...

 

[acroholic]

I thought poly filters were originally used in nuclear reaearch, but they were specifically invented for aquariums, per the poly bio marine website.

 

[jennm]

Are you looking for bonded filter material or PolyFilter by Polybio Marine?

I don't want to tread into commercial territory in the wrong forum... PM me and I might be able to help you out - just wanted to distinguish between the two different products.

Jenn

 

[mtmcghee]

i get mine from joann, its cheaper there than my LFS or even petco

 

[jennm]

john wright;605724 wrote: I get mine from the local fabric store it's the same as poly stuffing for quilts and pillows.

Just make sure it hasn't been treated with fire-retardant. That might not end well if it has been.

Jenn

 

[mtmcghee]

JennM;605735 wrote: Just make sure it hasn't been treated with fire-retardant. That might not end well if it has been.

Jenn

haha that wouldnt be good! i always rinse mine with really hot water then rinse it with RODI Water (i would even do this with the stuff from the LFS..)

 

[john wright]

its worked good so fare but with no LFS you have to do what you can

 

[jennm]

Fire retardant won't wash off... it's on there so if you make a pillow/quilt etc., it won't burn (or burn you) in a fire.

Jenn

 

[coolsurf]

At least the tank won't catch on fire . JK