Y And Basket Strainers

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Y and basket strainers are suitable for the in-line removal of sediment, dirt, debris and solids from fluids. They are used as fluid control applications in meters, steam traps, regulators,...Read more

HAYWARD -

Screens

StyleModelScreenSizeSealBlow Off PortPrice (inc. VAT)
AYSX2040022CPVC-Viton-£320.65
AYSX2015022CPVC1.5"Viton1 1/2"£130.66
AYSX2030022CPVC3"Viton-£263.33
BYSX1015022PVC1 1/4", 1 1/2"Viton1 1/2"£72.23
StyleModelSizeTypeMax. Temp.Pressure RatingPrice (inc. VAT)
AYS31S8-010SR----£706.36
AYS31S8-040SR----£3,307.94
AYS31S8-030SR----£2,071.70
AYS31S8-005SR----£513.13
AYS31S8-012SR----£1,026.70
AYS31S8-007SR----£605.77
AYS31S8-015SR1 1/2"Y Strainers--£1,097.56
AYS31S8-020SR2"Y Strainers140°F150 psi @ 73°F£956.13
StyleModelSizePressure RatingMax. Temp.TypePrice (inc. VAT)
AYS33S8-007CL----£953.73
AYS33S8-020CL----£1,950.89
AYS33S8-012CL----£1,600.33
AYS33S8-015CL----£1,717.29
AYS33S8-040CL----£3,179.26
AYS33S8-010CL1"150 psi @ 73°F140°FY Strainers£830.46
AYS33S8-005CL1/2"150 psi @ 73°F140°F-£832.17
AYS33S8-030CL3"90 psi @ 73°F140°FY Strainers£2,051.79
StyleModelSizeTypePrice (inc. VAT)
ABS32S6-005--£1,690.29
ABS32S6-012--£2,365.54
ABS32S6-010--£1,323.02
ABS32S6-007--£1,323.02
ABS32S6-060--£12,364.03
ABS32S6-120--£28,666.26
ABS32S6-0151 1/2"Basket Strainers£3,022.14
ABS32S6-0252 1/2"Basket Strainers£5,573.63
ABS32S6-0303"Basket Strainers£6,448.66
ABS32S6-0404"Basket Strainers£8,240.34
ABS32S6-0808"Basket Strainers£16,546.82
ABS32S6-10010"Basket Strainers£28,978.61
StyleModelSizeTypePrice (inc. VAT)
AYS3BC8-030CSR--£2,513.84
AYS3BC8-010CSR--£1,010.37
AYS3BC8-015CSR--£1,382.94
AYS3BC8-005CSR--£702.93
AYS3BC8-007CSR--£775.70
AYS3BC8-012CSR1 1/4"True Union Y Strainers£1,217.10
AYS3BC8-020CSR2"True Union Y Strainers£2,203.54
StyleModelSizePressure RatingMax. Temp.TypePrice (inc. VAT)
AYS21P8-015SR----£560.09
AYS21P8-030SR----£1,488.13
AYS21P8-012SR1 1/4"150 psi @ 73°F140°FY Strainers£522.40
AYS21P8-010SR1"150 psi @ 73°F140°FY Strainers£309.48
AYS21P8-005SR1/2"150 psi @ 73°F140°F-£242.75
AYS21P8-020SR2"150 psi @ 73°F140°FY Strainers£687.93
AYS21P8-007SR3/4"150 psi @ 73°F140°F-£275.16
AYS21P8-040SR4"90 psi @ 73°F140°FY Strainers£1,873.33
StyleModelSizeTypeMax. Temp.Pressure RatingPrice (inc. VAT)
AYS2BS8-040SR----£2,445.74
AYS2BP8-012SR----£549.86
AYS2BP8-005SR----£189.97
AYS2BS8-007SR----£567.41
AYS2BS8-005SR----£492.76
AYS2BP8-015SR1 1/2"True Union Y Strainers--£438.40
AYS2BS8-015SR1 1/2"True Union Y Strainers140°F150 psi @ 73°F£1,056.87
AYS2BS8-012SR1 1/4"True Union Y Strainers--£984.49
AYS2BP8-010SR1"True Union Y Strainers140°F150 psi @ 73°F£325.68
AYS2BS8-010SR1"True Union Y Strainers140°F150 psi @ 73°F£678.68
AYS2BS8-020SR2"True Union Y Strainers140°F150 psi @ 73°F£1,227.79
AYS2BP8-020SR2"True Union Y Strainers--£724.10
AYS2BS8-030SR3"True Union Y Strainers--£2,073.02
AYS2BS8-007CSR3/4"True Union Y Strainers--£973.83
AYS2BP8-007SR3/4"True Union Y Strainers140°F150 psi @ 73°F£215.44
StyleModelSizePressure RatingTypeMax. Temp.Price (inc. VAT)
AYS3BS8-012SR----£1,080.71
AYS3BS8-005SR----£540.23
AYS3BS8-007SR----£637.61
AYS3BS8-040SR----£2,589.23
AYS3BS8-010SR----£743.51
AYS3BS8-015SR1 1/2"150 psi @ 73°FTrue Union Y Strainers140°F£1,155.32
AYS3BS8-020SR2"150 psi @ 73°FTrue Union Y Strainers140°F£1,353.51
AYS3BS8-030SR3"90 psi @ 73°FTrue Union Y Strainers140°F£2,180.75
BANJO FITTINGS -

Screens

StyleModelMesh SizeStrainer TypePrice (inc. VAT)
ALS7100P--£30.13
RFQ
ALS2150--£56.43
RFQ
BLS72020Mesh£31.18
CLS74040Mesh£22.92
DLS14040Mesh£31.18
SPEARS VALVES -

PVC Y Strainers, Socket Ends, FKM

StyleModelSizePressure RatingTypeMax. Temp.Price (inc. VAT)
AYS32P20-010----£311.59
AYS32P30-012----£532.44
BYS32P8-030----£1,474.92
BYS32P8-007----£283.60
CYS32P8-020CL----£661.65
CYS32P8-012CL----£532.44
AYS32P30-040----£2,583.22
CYS32P8-010CL----£311.59
AYS32P30-030----£1,474.92
AYS32P30-030CL----£1,096.77
AYS32P30-040CL----£2,583.22
AYS32P30-015CL----£563.41
AYS32P30-020CL----£661.65
AYS32P30-020----£661.65
BYS32P8-015----£418.95
AYS32P30-015----£418.95
AYS32P30-010----£311.59
AYS32P30-012CL----£532.44
AYS32P30-005----£251.56
AYS32P30-005CL----£251.56
AYS32P30-007CL----£283.60
AYS32P30-007----£283.60
AYS32P20-040CL----£2,583.22
AYS32P30-010CL----£311.59
BYS32P8-012----£532.44
StyleModelSizeThread TypeBody MaterialPrice (inc. VAT)
A128N00-BSPBrass£219.18
A128F001"BSPBrass£19.03
A128H001.5 lbs.BSPBrass£33.15
A128G001.25 lbs.BSPBrass£25.95
A128D001/2"BSPBrass£11.09
A128B001/4"BSPBrass£11.31
A128I002"BSPBrass£49.68
A128L002.5 lbs.BSPBrass£84.82
A128M003"BSPBrass£112.71
A128E003/4"BSPBrass£14.19
A128C003/8"BSPBrass£10.97
WATTS -

P777 Series Y Wye Strainers

StyleModelInlet SizeOutlet SizeBody PatternInlet ConnectionOutlet ConnectionInlet TypeLeadOutlet TypePrice (inc. VAT)
AP777-100 1/4--------£23.09
AP777-100 3/8--------£23.09
BP777-60 1/41/4"1/4"WyeFemale ThreadedFemale ThreadedFemale ThreadedNot PresentFemale Threaded£25.99
RFQ
BP777-20 3/83/8"3/8"WyeFemale ThreadedFemale ThreadedFemale ThreadedNot PresentFemale Threaded£24.34
RFQ
WATTS -

77S Series Y Wye Strainers

StyleModelCover TypeGasket MaterialInlet SizeOutlet SizePlug MaterialRetainer Cover TypeBody PatternInlet ConnectionPrice (inc. VAT)
A77S-M1-100 3/4--------£95.25
A77S-M1-20 3/4--------£69.69
B77S-M1-20 2Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock2"3/4"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£183.95
RFQ
C77S-M1-20 3Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock3"1 1/2"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£696.99
RFQ
D77S-M1-3/64 2 1/2Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock2 1/2"1"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£616.98
RFQ
C77S-M1-100 2Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock2"3/4"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£277.97
RFQ
C77S-M1-40 1 1/2Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock1 1/2"3/4"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£183.13
RFQ
C77S-M1-20 1 1/4Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock1 1/4"3/4"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£98.57
RFQ
C77S-M1-100 1Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock1"3/4"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£115.89
RFQ
C77S-M1-20 1/4Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock1/4"3/8"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£56.08
RFQ
C77S-M1-20 3/8Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock3/8"3/8"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£56.08
RFQ
C77S-M1-30Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock3/4"1/2"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£95.25
RFQ
C77S-M1-1/32 3Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock3"1 1/2"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£696.99
RFQ
C77S-M1-1/16 3Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock3"1 1/2"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£696.99
RFQ
C77S-M1-1/32 2 1/2Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock2 1/2"1"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£616.98
RFQ
D77S-M1-3/64 3Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock3"1 1/2"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£569.14
RFQ
D77S-M1-20 2 1/2Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock2 1/2"1"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£405.82
RFQ
C77S-M1-100 3/8Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock3/8"3/8"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£83.31
RFQ
D77S-M1-1/8 2 1/2Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock2 1/2"1"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£616.98
RFQ
C77S-M1-100 2 1/2Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock2 1/2"1"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£616.98
RFQ
D77S-M1-100 1 1/2Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock1 1/2"3/4"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£183.13
RFQ
C77S-M1-20 1 1/2Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock1 1/2"3/4"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£118.77
RFQ
C77S-M1-100 1/4Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock1/4"3/8"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£83.31
RFQ
C77S-M1-1/8 3Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock3"1 1/2"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£696.99
RFQ
D77S-M1-100 3Tapped With Closure PlugGarlock3"1 1/2"Cast IronTapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale Threaded£696.99
RFQ
MUELLER INDUSTRIES -

LF358 Bronze Body Y Strainers

StyleModelSizeMesh SizeConnection TypeScreen Material Grade
ALF358 304SS 100 Mesh 1 1/21 1/2"100 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 40 Mesh 1 1/21 1/2"40 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 20 Mesh 1 1/21 1/2"20 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 100 Mesh 1 1/41 1/4"100 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 40 Mesh 1 1/41 1/4"40 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 20 Mesh 1 1/41 1/4"20 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 20 Mesh 11"20 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 40 Mesh 11"40 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 100 Mesh 11"100 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 40 Mesh 1/21/2"40 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 100 Mesh 1/21/2"100 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 20 Mesh 1/21/2"20 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 1/16" Perf 2 1/22 1/2"1/16"SolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 40 Mesh 2 1/22 1/2"40 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 100 Mesh 2 1/22 1/2"100 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 100 Mesh 22"100 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 40 Mesh 22"40 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 20 Mesh 22"20 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 40 Mesh 33"40 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 1/16" Perf 33"1/16"SolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 100 Mesh 33"100 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 40 Mesh 3/43/4"40 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 100 Mesh 3/43/4"100 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
ALF358 304SS 20 Mesh 3/43/4"20 meshSolderGrade 304
RFQ
MUELLER INDUSTRIES -

862SS Y Strainers

StyleModelSizeConnection TypeMesh SizeScreen Material Grade
A862SS 304SS Perf 1/16" Perf 1 1/21 1/2"Socket Weld1/16"Grade 304
RFQ
A862SS 304SS Perf 1/16" Perf 1 1/41 1/4"Socket Weld1/16"Grade 304
RFQ
A862SS 304SS Perf 1/16" Perf 11"Socket Weld1/16"Grade 304
RFQ
A862SS 304SS Perf 1/16" Perf 1/21/2"Socket Weld1/16"Grade 304
RFQ
A862SS 304SS Perf 1/16" Perf 22"Socket Weld1/16"Grade 304
RFQ
A862SS 304SS Perf 1/16" Perf 3/43/4"Socket Weld1/16"Grade 304
RFQ
A862SS 304SS Perf 1/16" Perf 3/83/8"Socket Weld1/16"-
RFQ
MUELLER INDUSTRIES -

862CS-BC Y Strainers

StyleModelSizeConnection TypeScreen Material Grade
A862CS-BC 304SS Perf 1/16" Perf 1 1/21 1/2"Socket WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A862CS-BC 304SS Perf 1/16" Perf 1 1/41 1/4"Socket WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A862CS-BC 304SS Perf 1/16" Perf 11"Socket WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A862CS-BC 304SS Perf 1/16" Perf 1/21/2"Socket WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A862CS-BC 304SS Perf 1/16" Perf 2 1/22 1/2"Socket WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A862CS-BC 304SS Perf 1/16" Perf 22"Socket WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A862CS-BC 304SS Perf 1/16" Perf 33"Socket WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A862CS-BC 304SS Perf 1/16" Perf 3/43/4"Socket WeldGrade 304
RFQ
StyleModelSizePressure RatingMax. Temp.TypePrice (inc. VAT)
AYS23S8-005----£636.74
AYS23S8-015----£1,272.89
AYS23S8-012----£1,177.83
AYS23S8-0101"150 psi @ 73°F140°FY Strainers£803.72
AYS23S8-0202"150 psi @ 73°F140°FY Strainers£1,127.41
AYS23S8-0303"90 psi @ 73°F140°FY Strainers£1,933.53
AYS23S8-0073/4"150 psi @ 73°F140°F-£727.08
AYS23S8-0404"90 psi @ 73°F140°FY Strainers£4,019.79
StyleModelSizeTypePrice (inc. VAT)
AYS33C30-030C--£3,233.66
AYS33S12-007C--£1,073.90
AYS33C20-030C--£3,233.66
AYS33C20-015C--£2,095.31
AYS33C30-020C--£2,603.41
AYS33C8-012C--£1,846.05
AYS33S12-015C--£2,584.03
AYS33S20-010C--£1,506.76
AYS33S20-020C--£3,030.31
AYS33S30-005C--£1,275.63
AYS33S30-015C--£2,584.03
AYS33S8-007C--£1,357.54
AYS33C30-012C--£1,460.37
AYS33C30-005C--£1,033.76
AYS33S12-030C--£3,938.87
AYS33C20-012C--£1,846.05
AYS33S20-005C--£1,275.63
AYS33S20-007C--£1,357.54
AYS33S20-030C--£3,115.92
AYS33S30-030C--£3,938.87
AYS33S30-020C--£3,030.31
AYS33S8-030C--£3,938.87
AYS33S12-010C--£1,506.76
AYS33S12-040C--£6,150.74
AYS33S20-040C--£4,865.64
MUELLER INDUSTRIES -

782SS-WE Y Strainers

StyleModelSizeMesh SizeConnection TypeScreen Material Grade
A782SS-WE 304SS Perf 40 Mesh 1-1/21 1/2"40 meshButt WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A782SS-WE 304SS Perf 1/16" 1-1/21 1/2"1/16"Butt WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A782SS-WE 304SS Perf 100 Mesh 1-1/21 1/2"100 meshButt WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A782SS-WE 304SS Perf 1/16" 11"1/16"Butt WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A782SS-WE 304SS Perf 100 Mesh 11"100 meshButt WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A782SS-WE 304SS Perf 40 Mesh 11"40 meshButt WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A782SS-WE 304SS Perf 40 Mesh 22"40 meshButt WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A782SS-WE 304SS Perf 1/16" 22"1/16"Butt WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A782SS-WE 304SS Perf 100 Mesh 22"100 meshButt WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A782SS-WE 304SS Perf 40 Mesh 33"40 meshButt WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A782SS-WE 304SS Perf 1/16" 33"1/16"Butt WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A782SS-WE 304SS Perf 100 Mesh 33"100 meshButt WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A782SS-WE 304SS Perf 1/16" 3/43/4"1/16"Butt WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A782SS-WE 304SS Perf 100 Mesh 3/43/4"100 meshButt WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A782SS-WE 304SS Perf 40 Mesh 3/43/4"40 meshButt WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A782SS-WE 304SS Perf 40 Mesh 44"40 meshButt WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A782SS-WE 304SS Perf 100 Mesh 44"100 meshButt WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A782SS-WE 304SS Perf 1/16" 44"1/16"Butt WeldGrade 304
RFQ
WATTS -

LF777 Series Wye Strainers

StyleModelCover TypeGasket MaterialInlet SizeOutlet SizeRetainer Cover TypeBody PatternInlet ConnectionOutlet ConnectionPrice (inc. VAT)
ALF777M1-80 3/4--------£223.54
ALF777M1-60 3/4--------£223.54
BLF777M3-04 2--------£654.92
RFQ
BLF777M3-20 2--------£612.04
CLF777SM1-80 3/4--------£249.92
DLF777M1-80 1/4Gasketed CapGarlock1/4"1/4"Gasketed CapWyeFemale ThreadedFemale Threaded£183.13
DLF777M1-80 1 1/2Gasketed CapGarlock1 1/2"1 1/2"Gasketed CapWyeFemale ThreadedFemale Threaded£404.17
DLF777M3-40 2Gasketed CapGarlock2"2"Gasketed CapWyeFemale ThreadedFemale Threaded£654.92
DLF777M3-06 2Gasketed CapGarlock2"2"Gasketed CapWyeFemale ThreadedFemale Threaded£654.92
DLF777M1-80 1Gasketed CapGarlock1"1"Gasketed CapWyeFemale ThreadedFemale Threaded£257.37
DLF777M1-60 3/8Gasketed CapGarlock3/8"3/8"Gasketed CapWyeFemale ThreadedFemale Threaded£197.94
ALF777SM3-40 2Tapped With Closure PlugEPDM2"1 1/4"Tapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale ThreadedFemale Threaded£654.92
ELF777SM3-100 2Tapped With Closure PlugEPDM2"1 1/4"Tapped With Closure PlugWyeFemale ThreadedFemale Threaded£654.92
ALF777SM3-20 2Tapped Without Closure PlugEPDM2"1 1/4"Tapped Without Closure PlugWyeFemale ThreadedFemale Threaded£617.79
MUELLER INDUSTRIES -

582CS Y Strainers

StyleModelSizeMesh SizeConnection TypeScreen Material Grade
A582CS 304SS Perf 40 Mesh 1 1/21 1/2"40 meshSocket WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A582CS 304SS Perf 100 Mesh 1 1/21 1/2"100 meshSocket WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A582CS 304SS Perf 40 Mesh 1 1/41 1/4"40 meshSocket WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A582CS 304SS Perf 100 Mesh 1 1/41 1/4"100 meshSocket WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A582CS 304SS Perf 100 Mesh 11"100 meshSocket WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A582CS 304SS Perf 40 Mesh 11"40 meshSocket WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A582CS 304SS Perf 40 Mesh 1/21/2"40 meshSocket WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A582CS 304SS Perf 100 Mesh 1/21/2"100 meshSocket WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A582CS 304SS Perf 40 Mesh 22"40 meshSocket WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A582CS 304SS Perf 100 Mesh 22"100 meshSocket WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A582CS 304SS Perf 40 Mesh 3/43/4"40 meshSocket WeldGrade 304
RFQ
A582CS 304SS Perf 100 Mesh 3/43/4"100 meshSocket WeldGrade 304
RFQ
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Y And Basket Strainers

Y and basket strainers are used for screening out debris, rust, dust and other contaminants accumulated in the pipelines. These units feature a mesh cylinder which captures large particulates that can otherwise interfere with the operation of valves, pumps and meters. Raptor Supplies offers a wide range of these strainers from brands like Apollo, Banjo, Bell & Gossett, Grainger, Hayward, Watts, Wilkins, SSI, Mueller Industries, Mueller Steam and GF Piping Systems. Hayward basket strainers provide a large straining area for an uninterrupted flow and withstanding pressure ratings up to 150 psi. These units facilitate quick cleaning and replacement by simply removing the threaded plugs from the cover, and can be mounted horizontally for performing well in high-flow applications. Mueller Steam Y-strainers are designed for flushing out pipe scale, gaskets and debris with the help of a screen chamber attached to a valve, without hindering the flow. These strainers feature cast iron construction with a tapered seat for an excellent fit. They are available in flanged, threaded (FNPT) and socket weld type connection variants further integrated with a perforated mesh chamber.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to maintain Y and basket strainers?

  • For every strainer installation, routine cleaning is necessary.
  • Pressure gauges should be installed on the inlet & outlet sides of the strainer to help determine when the screen needs to be cleaned.
  • The pressure loss will typically be double that of a clean screen when the screen is 50 per cent clogged. It should not be permitted for the pressure drop to exceed 30 psi.
  • Never disassemble the strainer when the line is under pressure or if a screen needs to be cleaned or replaced.

What standards do Mueller basket strainers comply with?

ASTM A 126 Class B.

How to install these Y-type strainers?

  • Verify that the media and the strainer materials are compatible.
  • Verify that the pipe & strainer are correctly aligned and provide sufficient support.
  • Ensure that all pipe end connectors are clean and debris-free.
  • Before installing the strainer, apply pipe sealant (pipe dope, Teflon tape, Loctite) to the male end pipe.
  • Verify that the body's arrow points in the same direction as the flow.
  • Use a wrench with flat jaws that correctly fit the hex flats on the strainer body and a pipe wrench on the pipe next to the strainer.
  • Never use a pipe wrench to remove strainers from pipes.
  • Do not ever use an installation torque through the strainer.
  • A pipe joint seal can be established with correct thread sealant application without requiring a lot of turning effort.
  • Before installing the strainer, check the system for leaks.

How can we replace the self-aligning screen of these Y-type strainers?

  • Drain and depressurise the system.
  • Drain the body by opening the ball valve, removing the drain stopper, or loosening the cap.
  • Take the strainer's cap off.
  • Discard or clean the old screen after removal.
  • Change the PTFE gasket's O-ring.
  • Position the screen in the cap.
  • Set up the line and start the cap into the body by hand.
  • After the cap is finger-tight, use a wrench to tighten it for at least two turns.
  • Use thread compound or sealant to reinstall the plug or ball valve.
  • If a leak develops during the test, repeat the steps from starting.

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