Vetus FTR330 Series Cooling Water Strainer

The Vetus FTR330 Series Cooling Water Strainer is a relatively low maintenance strainer that is designed to handle multiple gallons per minute of water flow. Its transparent cover makes inspections a breeze and because it is removeable, the filter element is easy to clean.

Features:

• Cooling water strainer
• Includes a transparent cover for easy inspection of the filter content. Cover is removable by simply unscrewing a single central knob
• The strainer can be easily mounted using the separate wall bracket
• Strainer can be rotated 360° to align the hose connections
• The polished stainless steel mounting bracket clamps it securely in place
• Parallel connection of (2) strainers can be done (strainers are sold individually)
  • With (2) water strainers in parallel a larger capacity can be obtained
  • With (2) water strainers in parallel and with the use of (2) extra valves (valves sold separately) it is possible to clean each filter separately, while the engine is running
• Low maintenance: The filter element requires infrequent cleaning due to the large, active surface area

Specifications:

• Housing material: Polypropylene GF
• Strainer element: HD Polyethylene
• Lid material: Polypropylene GF
• Mounting bracket: Polypropylene GF/Stainless steel
• Max. ambient temperature: 75° C (167° F)
• Max. water temperature: 55° C (131° F)
• Max. pressure: 0.5 bar (50 kPa, 7 psi)
• Recommended Input:
  • 12.7 mm (1/2") Inlet/Outlet Diameter: 23 L/minute
  • 15.9 mm (5/8") Inlet/Outlet Diameter: 35 L/minute
  • 19.1 mm (3/4") Inlet/Outlet Diameter: 51 L/minute
  • 25.4 mm (1") Inlet/Outlet Diameter: 91 L/minute
  • 31.8 mm (1-1/4") Inlet/Outlet Diameter: 143 L/minute
  • 38.1 mm (1-1/2") Inlet/Outlet Diameter: 200 L/minute

Installation:

• Always install the water strainer above the waterline
• Mount the strainer against a vertical bulkhead
• Always Install a sea-cock on the water inlet scoop
• Always use flexible hose for both connections
  • Water scoop to strainer
  • Strainer to engine
• Use only water and/or soap to ease fitting the hoses to the hose connections
  • Never use products containing grease or oil
• Fit each hose connection with (2) stainless steel hose clamps (sold separately)
• Pay attention to the flow direction through the filter

Note: imperial dimensions are approximate, the manufacturer built this product to metric specs.

Installation Instructions