{"product_id":"xylem-flojet-pump-strainer-01740002a-40-mesh","title":"Xylem Flojet Pump Strainer 01740002A 40 Mesh","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Xylem Flojet fresh water pump strainer (part 01740002A) is cheap insurance for a pump that costs a lot more. Its 40-mesh stainless screen catches sand and grit on the inlet side before they chew up your diaphragm and valves. It mounts straight to the pump inlet with a 1\/2 inch inlet and a 1\/2 inch hose barb outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you run a Flojet fresh water pump on your boat or RV, this inlet strainer is cheap insurance. It's the small stainless part that sits on the suction side of the pump and catches grit, sand, and bits of debris before they reach the diaphragm and valves. Grit is what kills these pumps. A worn valve seat or a scored diaphragm means a pump that cycles forever and never builds pressure, and that always seems to happen on a weekend when you're a long way from a parts counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Xylem Flojet strainer, part number 01740002A. It has a 1\/2 inch inlet and a 1\/2 inch hose barb outlet, and the screen inside is stainless steel at 40 mesh. It mounts directly to the inlet side of the pump, so there's no long run of extra plumbing to leak or trap air. If you've ever chased a pump that wouldn't prime, you know how much that matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how we like to install it. The strainer goes on the suction side, upstream of the pump, and it should sit ahead of any check valve in the line. Put it downstream of a check valve and the pump can cavitate on startup, which sounds like a rattle and feels like a pump that can't quite catch its prime. Orientation matters too. On the 1\/2 inch barb outlet, snug the hose down and double-clamp it. Boats vibrate, engines shake things loose, and a single clamp on a suction fitting is exactly where you'll pick up an air leak that drives you crazy. Two clamps, opposed, and you're done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 40 mesh screen is fine. That's the point. It stops the small stuff that a coarser screen lets through. The trade-off is that a fine screen loads up faster, so if your water source is silty, algae-heavy, or you're drawing from a river or a questionable dock spigot, plan to pull the screen and rinse it more often. On clean tank water it's close to set-and-forget. In dirtier conditions a quick monthly cleaning keeps flow up and keeps the pump from working against a partially blocked screen. The good news is that cleaning it is a two-minute job. Kill the pump, unclip or unthread the housing, rinse the stainless screen under fresh water, and put it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anyone running a Flojet fresh water pump who wants it to last. That's a big chunk of the RV and marine world, from washdown setups to galley and head supply on cruisers and sailboats. If you're rigging a new pump, add the strainer at the same time. It's a lot easier to plumb it in now than to retrofit it after you've already lost a set of valves to sand. And if you're troubleshooting an older pump that keeps cycling or won't hold pressure, dropping a fresh strainer on the inlet is one of the first, cheapest things worth trying before you start swapping parts inside the pump head itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of honest notes. This strainer is built to match Flojet fresh water pump inlet threads, so confirm your pump's inlet before you order. Forcing a mismatched fitting is how housings crack. And while stainless holds up well, if you run in brackish or salt-heavy water, keep an eye on it over the seasons and rinse it with fresh water when you can. Treat it right and it just quietly does its job, which is all you want from a strainer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottom line, it's a small, sensible part that protects a pump that costs a lot more than the strainer does. Buy it with the pump, install it on the inlet side, double-clamp the barb, and clean the screen when your water's dirty. Do that and you'll forget it's there, which is exactly the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e40-mesh stainless steel screen traps sand, grit, and debris before it reaches the pump diaphragm and valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1\/2 inch inlet and 1\/2 inch hose barb outlet for standard fresh water plumbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect-mount design attaches to the inlet side of the pump, so there's no extra plumbing to leak or trap air\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStainless steel screen resists corrosion and rinses clean in seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIn-line configuration keeps the strainer accessible for quick screen cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFine 40-mesh filtration protects valve seats from the grit that causes pressure loss and constant cycling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSized for Xylem Flojet fresh water pumps, part number 01740002A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Xylem reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat pump does the 01740002A strainer fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built for Xylem Flojet fresh water pumps and mounts directly to the inlet side of the pump. Because it's matched to Flojet inlet threads, check your pump's inlet before ordering so the fitting seats properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the inlet and outlet sizes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt has a 1\/2 inch inlet and a 1\/2 inch hose barb outlet, sized for standard fresh water plumbing runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the screen made of and how fine is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe screen is stainless steel with a 40-mesh weave. That's fine enough to catch the small grit and sand that wears out pump valves and diaphragms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhere in the plumbing should I install it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOn the suction side, upstream of the pump and ahead of any check valve. Installed downstream of a check valve, the pump can cavitate and struggle to prime on startup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow often do I need to clean the screen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOn clean tank water it's close to set-and-forget. If you draw from silty, algae-heavy, or river water, pull and rinse the stainless screen about once a month to keep flow up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with hose clamps?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo, clamps aren't included. We recommend double-clamping the 1\/2 inch barb outlet, since boat and engine vibration can loosen a single clamp and let air into the suction side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill a 40-mesh screen clog in dirty water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA fine screen loads up faster than a coarse one, so in dirty or algae-heavy water you'll clean it more often. That's the trade for catching the fine grit that damages the pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eShut off the pump, unthread or unclip the housing, rinse the stainless screen under fresh water, and reinstall. 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