Strainers & Filtration

Hayward True Union Y-Strainer: PVC/FPM
Hayward Y-Strainer True Union Model: PVC/FPM

Hayward True Union Y-Strainers protect piping system components from damage caused by dirt or debris in process media. They cost less than metallic strainers and include the added with the added versatility and convenience of a true union design. Hayward Y-Strainers are supplied with a 1/32" perforated plastic screen. Screens fabricated from type 316 stainless steel are also available in openings from 1/2" down to super fine 325 mesh. All screens have an open area at least twice that of the equivalent pipe size cross-sectional area to minimize pressure drop. 

Stainless Steel screens are available in 1/32", 1/16", 1/8", 3/16" and 1/2" perforations.

Penguin Filter Housing: Series 3C
Penguin Filter Housing: Series 3C

The most economical of filter chambers, this single-cartridge unit will accommodate 6", 10", 20" or 30" length cartridges. The 10" cartridge may not be stacked inside the 20" or 30" chamber because there is no center rod. Because of the unique cartridge compressor design, this chamber can accept a cartridge length variance of 1/4" without any liquid bypass. Completely constructed of CPVC, polypropylene or PVDF with Viton® elastomers. A base is included for surface mounting of the chamber. This chamber can accept double open end, single open end with internal #020 o-ring, or double open end with #120 o-ring each end.

Cartridge Count: 3C - 1