Basket Strainer for Aquatics / Aquariums / Water Parks / Zoos / Swimming Pools
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Request a Spec Review →Yes. LibertyCES has documented Basket Strainer in Aquatics / Aquariums / Water Parks / Zoos / Swimming Pools applications, including Fluidtrol Duplex Basket Strainers. The right model depends on the fluid, concentration, temperature, flow and duty cycle, so send James your process data for a free spec review before final selection.
Notes from the vendor documentation
SW/SWX/ESW/RSW is Fluidtrol's own 'most popular' line, 30+ years in production, purpose-built for pool/aquarium service. Duplex strainers are explicitly named for water parks, commercial pools and aquariums — zero-downtime cleaning is the real aquatic driver.
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Real Specifications
| Spec | Value | Source document |
|---|---|---|
| SW/SWX/ESW/RSW aquatic strainer size | up to 24" | Fluidtrol Process Technologies — Basket Strainers, Sand Filters, Balance Tanks, Float Valves |
| SW/SWX/ESW/RSW standards | AWS D1.1, AWS D1.3, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.9 | Fluidtrol Process Technologies — Basket Strainers, Sand Filters, Balance Tanks, Float Valves |
| Duplex Basket Strainer flow rating | rated for 6 fps of the corresponding line size | Fluidtrol Process Technologies — Basket Strainers, Sand Filters, Balance Tanks, Float Valves |
| GS Series pressure rating | 150 psi at 73°F (hydrostatically tested) | Fluidtrol Process Technologies — Basket Strainers, Sand Filters, Balance Tanks, Float Valves |
A single-chamber basket strainer forces a pool, aquarium, or water park recirculation loop offline every time the basket needs cleaning; Fluidtrol's duplex configuration keeps one chamber in service while the other is serviced, avoiding a full shutdown of live-animal or public-swimming water.
Aquatic basket strainers aren't just smaller industrial strainers — the SW/SWX/ESW/RSW line carries pressure-vessel welding standards (AWS D1.1/D1.3, ASME B31.4/B31.9) because a strainer failure in a public pool or aquarium recirculation loop is a life-safety event, not just a maintenance one.
Every claim on this page traces to real, vendor-published documentation on file with LibertyCES. Confirm current specifications with the manufacturer before final specification.
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FAQ
How is Basket Strainer used in Aquatics / Aquariums / Water Parks / Zoos / Swimming Pools?
SW/SWX/ESW/RSW is Fluidtrol's own 'most popular' line, 30+ years in production, purpose-built for pool/aquarium service. Duplex strainers are explicitly named for water parks, commercial pools and aquariums — zero-downtime cleaning is the real aquatic driver.
Which Basket Strainer models are specified for Aquatics / Aquariums / Water Parks / Zoos / Swimming Pools?
Documented models include Fluidtrol SW / SWX / ESW / RSW aquatic basket strainers, Fluidtrol Duplex Basket Strainers, Fluidtrol GS Series thermoplastic-lined FRP. Confirm current specifications with the manufacturer before final selection.
What does LibertyCES need to size Basket Strainer for a Aquatics / Aquariums / Water Parks / Zoos / Swimming Pools application?
The fluid and its concentration, operating temperature, flow or volume, pressure and suction conditions, duty cycle, and the existing equipment it replaces or connects to. James reviews it for free.
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Reviewed by James Riggins, 30+ years specifying water and chemical process equipment · Updated