drops for each strainer size are listed in Table 2. A plugged strainer may completely block flow resulting. in a strainer differential pressure equal to the dead-head pressure of the system pump, which could lead to damaged strainer components. To clear a plugged strainer, refer to the cleaning section. Hot Water Jacket Option Y-Strainers with hot water jackets are used to circulate hot water through the jacket to maintain product temperatures. The hot water inlet should be piped to the lower connection (after Y-Strainer is in installed configuration) with the outlet at the higher connection for better heat distribution & air removal. See Figure 2: Example Hot Water Jacketed Y-Strainer Installation for an example of an installation. The surface area for heat transfer is approximately 143 in² - heat transfer rates are dependent on flow rates, temperatures, and fluid properties of both the hot water and the fluid on the process side of the strainer.
Figure 2: Example Hot Water Jacketed Y-Strainer Installation
Hot Water Out
Hot Water In
Hammer Handle Option The hammer handle option helps remove the strainer element when you’re presented with a “sticky” gasket. To use, firmly grasp the hammer, slide it all the way towards the strainer and swiftly pull it away from the strainer using momentum on the hammer stop to break the element free from the strainer body.
Slide forward, then pull swiftly
Figure 3: Hammer Handle
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