Wastewater treatment companies can save considerable volumes of highly treated and expensive mains water by recycling this partially treated water, thereby reducing their operating costs.

But with so many automatic self-cleaning strainers on the market, how do you choose the right one for your requirements?

Look for strainer systems that are:

Truly automatic – this means no electrical connection. Wastewater treatment plants often cover a huge footprint and electrical connection is often difficult or costly to install. Your automatic self-cleaning strainer should be able to run from the water pressure exiting the third clarification stage without an electrical connection.

Made from high-quality materials – since self-cleaning strainers are often subjected to harsh chemicals, stainless steel elements are recommended for corrosion resistance and long life.

Designed for continuous operation – there should be no interruption to flow during the cleaning process. Your automatic self-cleaning strainer should require only minimal flush water through a simple backwash system and no cartridge replacement.

Easy to install – self-cleaning strainers should come fully assembled and ready to slot straight into existing pipework.

Adaptable – with a range of micron filter sizes available, your strainer should remove all solid particles that might cause damage to downstream equipment.

Low maintenance – self-cleaning strainers should require very little maintenance and limited servicing.