Thread: Flat 2" strainer for outlets

Anyone found a flat strainer that either fits inside a 2" pipe
Or
Ideally fits inside a 2" tank connector (ID 60mm)
These don't go up to 60mm


60mm soffit vents look a bit flimsy and might block too flow
I just want to stop smaller fish from swimming up the outlets.
Soffit vents.

Might have to ask my friend with a 3d printer, but interested to see what others have done, if anything?

I like the idea of these drop out vents, IF I could find them in 54mm to match the ID of 2" pressure then they could just slide into the outlets.

i made these grills from 4mm diameter 316 stainless steel bar, one for my 4" return and a similar one with less bars for my 2" return

https://www.koiforum.uk/pond-constru...tml#post384974

Dave, that is perfect. I'll knock those up tomorrow.

Originally Posted by Alburglar

Dave, that is perfect. I'll knock those up tomorrow.

i use a plastic welder to seal the holes up and hold the bar in place, but solvent weld glue should do the same.
just remember to let it go off properly, or you'll never get them out

i just used a thin smear of silicone sealant over the front to hold them in place, but so i can get them out if needed...
depends on how tight the fit is...

I'll give the hot glue gun a go to hold the pins in.
Thanks again Dave, after spending 4 hours on t'internet this was exactly what I was after.
... can't believe you can't buy something for the job.

Originally Posted by Alburglar

I'll give the hot glue gun a go to hold the pins in.
Thanks again Dave, after spending 4 hours on t'internet this was exactly what I was after.
... can't believe you can't buy something for the job.

Because I just know some dumb fish is going to swim up that pipe and get stuck if you don't put a grill over it.