Water filer

[Carl]

Has anyone got any photos of their water filter setup in their boat and where the best place to purchase one from?

cheers Carl

[mohawk]

http://www.nzjetboating.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=24759.0

[mohawk]

I use one of these . Hard too find in NZ but they have a 20mesh screen and se thru bowl. chea[p too post too 
 I don't know how all the guys with irrigation filters can tell if the filters full without pulling it too bits all the time  .

[Carl]

I use one of these . Hard too find in NZ but they have a 20mesh screen and se thru bowl. chea[p too post too 
 What is I that you use Mohawk? Same as the black one but with a clear bowl?

[mohawk]

oooops , forgot the link 
http://www.marine-products.com/sherwood-sea-water-strainer-1-1-2in-18029.html

[Carl]

They look ideal! U don't know anyone in nz that has them? Or similar product?

[mohawk]

Na . I got one off TM years ago but couldnt find one in nz when i did the last boat.

[Carl]

http://www.generalmarine.co.nz/ have these filters you are on about Mohawk. Not sure wat you paid but they around $120 + freight. That's for the 3/4" fittings as I have 3/4" hose from sand trap to my mixer. How course is 20 mesh? Fine enough to stop sand?

[Paul]

Isn't the "20 mesh" the number of 'threads per inch'?  So this would be approx 1.25mm on wire-centres.

Prepare to bend over at GMS.  Some good stock (especially hosing), but the last place you go to after exhausting all other options.


You can tell within a couple of seconds when your filter is blocked - the exhaust note changes (less muffled) due to less cooling water.

[Carl]

Yea GMS were $132 for filter inc gst and freight where as the Aussies can get one here for $82 inc gst and freight! I told GMS this and they came to the party but the Aussies are still cheaper.

[mohawk]

Get the biggest one and just use Hansen fittings too step it down too 19mm. Its amazing how quick you can fill a small one.

[Sterno]

Action Machining spin down filter with clear bowl and stainless filter in a variety of sizes for $42 plus shipping. Has worked very well so far.

http://www.rcworst.com/action-machining-inc-afi-1-0-32-mesh-screen-filter-1-0-inlet-outlet/

[Carl]

Action Machining spin down filter with clear bowl and stainless filter in a variety of sizes for $42 plus shipping. Has worked very well so far.

http://www.rcworst.com/action-machining-inc-afi-1-0-32-mesh-screen-filter-1-0-inlet-outlet/

Sterno did you buy this filter out of the states or locally in nz?

[Sterno]

Ordered it off the website, think it comes from the Midwestern US. Don't know what the shipping would be to get it over your way.