Thread: Recommendation for Mat Filters in Skimmer
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Old 01-11-2008   #4 (permalink)
Hugh Albrecht
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Originally Posted by KoiCop View Post
Depends on what the meaning of 'best' is?

I'm guessing that if all you want is some cheap azz DIY mat for crap trapping in a skimmer box, you can buy a scrubber pad for a floor buffer, cut it to shape and hose it off daily.

I mean, why waste good money on matala or J-mat? They're designed for bio-filtration -- not mechanical. And you're not going to get good bio-filtration when it's filling up with crap 24/7 or being exposed to hose water?
Koicop,

Thanks for your input.
Last edited by Hugh Albrecht; 01-11-2008 at 09:49 AM.. Reason: cooled down
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