Self Cleaning Filter

A self-cleaning strainer (or self-cleaning filter) is a type of water filter which utilizes system pressure to clean itself. Self-cleaning strainers will remove unwanted particles from a water source in the 5-4,000 micron range and at flow rates ranging from 10gpm up to many thousands of gpm in large applications. Self-cleaning strainers save users money on water, energy, maintenance and equipment replacement. They are often referred to as automatic self-cleaning strainers because unlike many systems, the technology requires no routine maintenance.

For example, an automatic self-cleaning strainer, will not require constant change outs and system shutdowns like a bag or cartridge filter. Click here to compare self-cleaning strainers to other filter technologies including sand filters and separators. In a self-cleaning strainer, basic bi-annual or annual inspection (depending on particle load) replaces the need for daily, weekly or monthly shutdowns.