Brass Y-Strainers are an important tool for filtering unwanted particulates out of a line use them both liquids and gasses |

Brass Y-Strainers are an important tool for filtering unwanted particulates out of a line use them both liquids and gasses |

Y-Strainers are an important tool for filtering unwanted particulates out of a line. You can use them for both liquids and gasses. They are most often used to protect more sensitive equipment like pumps, condensers, nozzles and turbines from particulates that may clog, or otherwise damage them. Y-strainers help keep the pump running at peak performance without concerns about clogging. The Y-strainer can be installed horizontally or vertically, but should always be installed with the filter leg pointing down so that filtered materials can be collected away from the main flow channel. This ensures the flow will not be obstructed as long as the filter leg is cleaned out regularly. How often it should be cleaned out depends on the process and materials being filtered. The filter can be accessed easily for cleaning or replacement by simply loosening and removing a plug at the end of the filter leg. Some engineers and designers use a “blow-off connections” which is added to the downward pointing filter leg to clean the strainer.