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Cheap, light, debris screen for pump that you may have already

Last Post 26 May 2010 11:50 AM by Anachronus. 5 Replies.

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Dustin

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23 May 2010 09:54 PM
Fiberglass drywall tape. It is a mesh very similar to a bug screen, but with larger holes. I had some laying around from when I built an ultralight backpacking cookpot out of a 24oz beer-can. I wasgoing to try a tobacco pipe screen I had for plastic model detail, then I saw the tape. You have to tack it on to the inlet with CA because the adheasive is not that strong, but I pull-tied a section over the end of a PVC pipe and let it set underwater for 22 hours. The integrity of the mesh was just fine. When I am ready to test my pump, I will let it run as long as I can keep feeding it water, and I will post the results of immersion plus flow pressures/vibration.

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24 May 2010 05:12 AM
Nice find. It looks good too. I really hope it works out, because I want to start using it. I always hated glueing the screen on my pumps. Mikey

Buddy

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24 May 2010 07:46 PM
Also try fish tank filters, you seperate it down size and you can get a lot out of just one filter. Buddy

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25 May 2010 09:22 AM
I'm with Buddy. I took the particulate filter, cut it into 1/2 inch slabs and then Gooped it into the Scharnhorst. I made a nice little box with it and nothing but water got into my pump. It may not be as practical in small boats but works well in boats with a bit of room. J

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26 May 2010 11:23 AM
You just gave me an idea. I wonder how Fiberglass drywall tape, attached to foamy would work as a blast shield? This may work for small boats that can not handle a heavy blast shield.

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26 May 2010 11:50 AM
Posted By Knight4hire on 26 May 2010 11:23 AM You just gave me an idea. I wonder how Fiberglass drywall tape, attached to foamy would work as a blast shield? This may work for small boats that can not handle a heavy blast shield. That IS a good idea!

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