Question Water pump strainer

[Neal]

Anyone removed the water pump strainer? I removed mine to back flow wash it as I haven’t touched it in 2-1/2 years. After reinstalling it the pump sounded like it had air in the line and was vibrating excessively. I just removed the strainer. Not sure it’s needed as there are 3 filters in line when filling fresh.

Anyone else running without the strainer/filter at the pump?

 

[lostinfla]

When I changed the pump out to the Aqua Jet, I never did install the filter.

 

[lostinfla]

Thinking about this, I reinstalled the filter on the pump. There can be debris in the tank from installation (drilling holes) that could mess up the pump if they travelled down the line.

 

[Buly]

Strainer on the intake side is a must for these pumps. I have seen one being disabled (not pumping) by strand of hair preventing from the rubber membrane from sealing the chamber.

 

[Neal]

Okay, I was just thinking whatever solids are somewhere should have passed by now. Guess I'll reinstall the strainer