Where Should You Place the Y-Strainer in Your Piping System?

Strainer Installation in Horizontal Piping: The advantages of installing Y-strainers in horizontal systems.

Learn where to install a Y-strainer in a piping system to protect pumps, control valves, flow meters, and other sensitive equipment from debris. The guide explains upstream placement, flow-direction requirements, installation orientation, maintenance accessibility, mesh and sizing considerations, and cleaning practices that help reduce clogging, pressure loss, equipment damage, and unplanned downtime.