Challenges with Suction Side Strainers on Centrifugal Pumps

Learn the disadvantages of adding a suction-side strainer to centrifugal pumps.

[@matthewtaylor3351]

Surprised there are not more comments

[@peronne]

I noticed that there is a rise in the suction line immediately before the pump. I’ve always been taught that the suction must always be rising. Can you explain why this is not always the case?

[@meinkon]

How bout when you have a correct mesh size even then you think the strainer will cause problems