Banjo LST200 Y-Strainer
The Banjo LST200 Y-Strainer is a rugged, compact pipeline strainer designed to protect valves and pumps by removing larger debris with minimal pressure drop. It earns a best-in-class position for inline applications where space and cost matter, delivering reliable metal construction and straightforward servicing that undercuts the capital expense of larger steel housings while providing higher flow capacity and durability than small clear-bowl inline strainers. Compared with the sprayer-focused strainers in this list, the LST200 is better suited for continuous industrial or irrigation mains where long-term robustness and low maintenance cost are priorities.
Heavy-duty build
Low-pressure drop
Heavy-duty build
Low-pressure drop
Review Summary
"Buyers praise the Banjo LST200 Y-Strainer for its robust construction and reliable debris protection in irrigation and pump lines; users find it easy to install and service, though some note limited mesh size options for very fine particles. Overall it performs well over extended use with infrequent maintenance needed."
Dirt-busting champion
Robust cast-iron/bronze body built for high-flow industrial and irrigation lines.
Dirt-busting champion
Robust cast-iron/bronze body built for high-flow industrial and irrigation lines.
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
The Banjo LST200 Y-Strainer is a rugged, compact pipeline strainer designed to protect valves and pumps by removing larger debris with minimal pressure drop. It earns a best-in-class position for inline applications where space and cost matter, delivering reliable metal construction and straightforward servicing that undercuts the capital expense of larger steel housings while providing higher flow capacity and durability than small clear-bowl inline strainers. Compared with the sprayer-focused strainers in this list, the LST200 is better suited for continuous industrial or irrigation mains where long-term robustness and low maintenance cost are priorities.
Heavy-duty build
Low-pressure drop
Dirt-busting champion
Robust cast-iron/bronze body built for high-flow industrial and irrigation lines.
Removable stainless-steel screen allows cleaning without full system disassembly.
Heavy-duty build
Low-pressure drop
Dirt-busting champion
Robust cast-iron/bronze body built for high-flow industrial and irrigation lines.
Removable stainless-steel screen allows cleaning without full system disassembly.
Hypro 3375-0032 Line Strainer
The Hypro 3375-0032 is a heavy-duty line strainer engineered for agricultural and chemical spray systems, featuring a fine, corrosion-resistant screening element and easy-to-replace internals. It stands out as the market leader for spray-system protection because it balances fine filtration options with pressure rating and serviceability, offering more mesh choices and higher throughput than many consumer-grade inline strainers while typically costing less to maintain than full steel tank housings. In comparison to TeeJet and Shurflo strainers, Hypro emphasizes industrial spray compatibility and long-term operating economy for commercial applicators.
Fine-mesh filtration
Quick clean-out
Fine-mesh filtration
Quick clean-out
Review Summary
"The Hypro 3375-0032 line strainer is widely regarded as effective at preventing nozzle and pump clogs and built to last in agricultural applications; users report straightforward cleaning and good flow retention, with occasional comments about O-ring wear requiring replacement after heavy use. Long-term users generally find it dependable."
Clog-slaying hero
Durable nylon/polypropylene construction compatible with common agricultural chemicals.
Clog-slaying hero
Durable nylon/polypropylene construction compatible with common agricultural chemicals.
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
The Hypro 3375-0032 is a heavy-duty line strainer engineered for agricultural and chemical spray systems, featuring a fine, corrosion-resistant screening element and easy-to-replace internals. It stands out as the market leader for spray-system protection because it balances fine filtration options with pressure rating and serviceability, offering more mesh choices and higher throughput than many consumer-grade inline strainers while typically costing less to maintain than full steel tank housings. In comparison to TeeJet and Shurflo strainers, Hypro emphasizes industrial spray compatibility and long-term operating economy for commercial applicators.
Fine-mesh filtration
Quick clean-out
Clog-slaying hero
Durable nylon/polypropylene construction compatible with common agricultural chemicals.
Replaceable fine-mesh element protects nozzles and pumps from debris.
Fine-mesh filtration
Quick clean-out
Clog-slaying hero
Durable nylon/polypropylene construction compatible with common agricultural chemicals.
Replaceable fine-mesh element protects nozzles and pumps from debris.
$30-80 CAD
TeeJet 122 Series Strainer
The TeeJet 122 Series is a compact, economy-minded strainer family widely used in agricultural nozzling and small-line applications for its simplicity and compatibility with popular spray fittings. It secures a strong position for users who need a low-cost, readily available solution with reliable fine-screen performance—offering price and parts availability advantages over higher-capacity housings like the Pentair Pentek ST-1 and a simpler service model than larger Y-strainers. Compared with Hypro models, the 122 Series trades some heavy-duty features for a lower upfront cost and easier field replacement of common components.
Precision screening
Compact footprint
Precision screening
Compact footprint
Review Summary
"TeeJet 122 Series strainers are favored for compact size and precise filtration in sprayer systems, delivering consistent protection for nozzles; some users mention the plastic construction can be less durable than metal alternatives and seals need attention during reassembly. Most owners report reliable performance when handled carefully."
Sprayer-friendly sidekick
Available with stainless-steel mesh options to handle abrasive spray solutions.
Sprayer-friendly sidekick
Available with stainless-steel mesh options to handle abrasive spray solutions.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The TeeJet 122 Series is a compact, economy-minded strainer family widely used in agricultural nozzling and small-line applications for its simplicity and compatibility with popular spray fittings. It secures a strong position for users who need a low-cost, readily available solution with reliable fine-screen performance—offering price and parts availability advantages over higher-capacity housings like the Pentair Pentek ST-1 and a simpler service model than larger Y-strainers. Compared with Hypro models, the 122 Series trades some heavy-duty features for a lower upfront cost and easier field replacement of common components.
Precision screening
Compact footprint
Sprayer-friendly sidekick
Available with stainless-steel mesh options to handle abrasive spray solutions.
Low pressure-drop design preserves accurate nozzle flow and spray patterns.
Precision screening
Compact footprint
Sprayer-friendly sidekick
Available with stainless-steel mesh options to handle abrasive spray solutions.
Low pressure-drop design preserves accurate nozzle flow and spray patterns.
$15-50 CAD
Shurflo 255-325 Inline Strainer
The Shurflo 255-325 inline strainer is a pump-matched protector with a transparent bowl for quick visual inspection, optimized to safeguard diaphragm pumps in RV, marine, and low-volume irrigation systems. It is preferred where pump OEM compatibility and ease of maintenance matter most, offering clear performance advantages for end users who want fast debris checks and low replacement part complexity versus metal Y-strainers or large steel housings. While it doesn't match the high-capacity filtration of the Pentair Pentek ST-1, its lower price and pump-specific fit make it the most cost-efficient choice for small-system owners.
Pump-protecting guard
Tool-free service
Pump-protecting guard
Tool-free service
Review Summary
"The Shurflo 255-325 inline strainer is commonly appreciated for fitting Shurflo pumps well and catching debris effectively, helping extend pump and nozzle life; a minority of users experience fitting leaks or faster clogging in very dirty systems, but replacing screens is simple. Overall it performs satisfactorily over time."
Marine-grade mojo
Clear housing for fast visual inspection of debris and clogging.
Marine-grade mojo
Clear housing for fast visual inspection of debris and clogging.
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
The Shurflo 255-325 inline strainer is a pump-matched protector with a transparent bowl for quick visual inspection, optimized to safeguard diaphragm pumps in RV, marine, and low-volume irrigation systems. It is preferred where pump OEM compatibility and ease of maintenance matter most, offering clear performance advantages for end users who want fast debris checks and low replacement part complexity versus metal Y-strainers or large steel housings. While it doesn't match the high-capacity filtration of the Pentair Pentek ST-1, its lower price and pump-specific fit make it the most cost-efficient choice for small-system owners.
Pump-protecting guard
Tool-free service
Marine-grade mojo
Clear housing for fast visual inspection of debris and clogging.
Engineered for high flow with minimal pressure loss to safeguard diaphragm and centrifugal pumps.
Pump-protecting guard
Tool-free service
Marine-grade mojo
Clear housing for fast visual inspection of debris and clogging.
Engineered for high flow with minimal pressure loss to safeguard diaphragm and centrifugal pumps.
Pentair Pentek ST-1 Steel Tank Housing
The Pentair Pentek ST-1 steel tank housing is a heavy-duty, high-capacity vessel intended for whole-house and commercial filtration setups that require serviceable cartridge or basket elements. It leads the market segment for permanent installations by delivering superior structural strength, large dirt-holding volume and a longer asset life compared with plastic inline or pump-mounted strainers, making it a higher-capex but lower-lifecycle-cost solution for demanding water systems. Against the smaller inline options in this list, the ST-1 trades portability for professional-grade durability and expanded filtration flexibility suited to municipal, well, and industrial applications.
Commercial strength
High-capacity tank
Commercial strength
High-capacity tank
Review Summary
"The Pentair Pentek ST-1 steel tank housing is praised for heavy-duty construction and long-term durability in whole-house and industrial sediment applications; users value its robust build but warn the steel housing is heavy and paint/coating can chip if mishandled, which may lead to surface rust. Most users report excellent service life when installed correctly."
Rust-resistant titan
Rugged steel tank housing made for single-cartridge filtration in commercial/industrial systems.
Rust-resistant titan
Rugged steel tank housing made for single-cartridge filtration in commercial/industrial systems.
Eco-Friendly Living
Time-Saving Convenience
The Pentair Pentek ST-1 steel tank housing is a heavy-duty, high-capacity vessel intended for whole-house and commercial filtration setups that require serviceable cartridge or basket elements. It leads the market segment for permanent installations by delivering superior structural strength, large dirt-holding volume and a longer asset life compared with plastic inline or pump-mounted strainers, making it a higher-capex but lower-lifecycle-cost solution for demanding water systems. Against the smaller inline options in this list, the ST-1 trades portability for professional-grade durability and expanded filtration flexibility suited to municipal, well, and industrial applications.
Commercial strength
High-capacity tank
Rust-resistant titan
Rugged steel tank housing made for single-cartridge filtration in commercial/industrial systems.
Accepts a range of cartridge lengths and micron ratings for flexible water treatment.
Commercial strength
High-capacity tank
Rust-resistant titan
Rugged steel tank housing made for single-cartridge filtration in commercial/industrial systems.
Accepts a range of cartridge lengths and micron ratings for flexible water treatment.