Diy hydroponic filter ideas

Ok so I'm currently running RDWC and I recently upgraded the water pump to get more circulation. The pump I ordered is very powerful but cheap as it doesn't have no filter at all. I looked around my house and finally I took a 5 gallon fabric pot and placed the pump inside the pot. I then wire tied top to help seal it up. Do you guys think this will work until I buy a filter box or a inline filter for my system? Does anyone have better ideas that don't involve spending $? I just did this today in hopes of pump longevity I mean it's a $13 amazon special lol but I have a couple extra pumps incase it dies of course the seller also offers a 3 year warranty so I figure why not

Try inline fuel filters, cheap

Hairybuds said:

Try inline fuel filters, cheap

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Ah ok thanks I am slow at times haha....the fuel filter idea did cross my mind. My concern is most of my lines are 1/2" and 3/4" wouldn't the .25in restrict the flow rate?

They come in different sizes, not sure how large

just buy an aquarium filter bag and put your pump in it.

The felt pot is a good idea it should work fine as a particle filter much like any other.
If it's sealed from debris and doesn't affect the flow rate I wouldn't be in a hurry to change it.

Star Dog said:

The felt pot is a good idea it should work fine as a particle filter much like any other.
If it's sealed from debris and doesn't affect the flow rate I wouldn't be in a hurry to change it.

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Thanks I believe you're right it seems to be working excellent thus far