{"product_id":"anti-clogging-filter-suction-head-pom-weighted-intake-strainer-for-pumps-siphons-1-4-3-8-qc-g1-2-thread-6mm-10mm-barb-atradesen","title":"Anti-Clogging Filter Suction Head | POM Weighted Intake Strainer for Pumps \u0026 Siphons (1\/4\", 3\/8\" QC, G1\/2\" Thread, 6mm, 10mm Barb) - Atradesen","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePOM Anti-Clogging Filter Suction Heads for Pumps \u0026amp; Siphon Intake Lines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Secure and stabilize your liquid intake lines with our premium POM anti-clogging filter suction heads, available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atradesen.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAtradesen.com\u003c\/a\u003e. Engineered from high-strength, food-safe POM (Polyoxymethylene\/Acetal), these weighted water strainers are designed for self-priming pumps, siphoning systems, and gravity-fed water transfer systems. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Ideal for water tanks, outdoor reservoirs, ponds, fish pools, drainage basins, and solid-liquid mixture decanting, this filter head ensures a continuous and smooth liquid draw while protecting pump impellers from solid particle damage.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWeighted Anti-Floating Stabilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Standard, lightweight plastic intake screens tend to drift, float, or twist under pump pressure, frequently sucking in air pockets. Our suction heads feature a built-in \u003cstrong\u003e40g weighted POM housing\u003c\/strong\u003e. This specific density ensures the suction head naturally sinks to the bottom of your water source and remains anchored in place, preventing self-priming lines from shifting out of position.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDouble-Stage Clogging Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiatomite Ceramic Particles:\u003c\/strong\u003e The interior chamber is packed with natural diatomite ceramic filter beads. This media adds structural weight to the head while providing basic water conditioning, absorbing microscopic suspended organic impurities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel Filter Mesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fine, rust-proof stainless steel internal screen lines the water passages. This mesh effectively blocks leaves, debris, algae clumps, sand, and small aquatic organisms from entering the intake piping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFive Connectors Available for Every Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Match your exact intake hose inner diameter with our five specialized connection interfaces:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" Quick-Connect (2-Minute Pipe):\u003c\/strong\u003e Fitted with a blue locking collet clip, designed for standard 1\/4-inch outer diameter (OD) PE water filtration tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3\/8\" Quick-Connect (3-Minute Pipe):\u003c\/strong\u003e Fitted with a blue locking collet clip, designed for standard 3\/8-inch outer diameter (OD) PE tubing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eG1\/2\" Male Thread (4-Minute Thread):\u003c\/strong\u003e Features standard 1\/2-inch G\/BSP external threads (approx. 20.3mm OD) for linking directly to G1\/2\" female threaded fittings or check valves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10mm Hose Barb:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ribbed slip-on connector, designed for flexible vinyl, silicone, or rubber hoses with a 10mm inner diameter (ID).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6mm Hose Barb:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ribbed slip-on connector, designed for thin flexible hoses with a 6mm inner diameter (ID).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBody Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePOM (Polyoxymethylene \/ Acetal) - Durable \u0026amp; Impact-Resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFilter Elements\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDiatomite Ceramic Particles \u0026amp; Stainless Steel Screen\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUnit Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e40 grams (Weighted to prevent floating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConnection Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1\/4\" Quick-Connect, 3\/8\" Quick-Connect, G1\/2\" Male, 10mm Barb, 6mm Barb\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWorking Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0°C to 65°C (32°F to 149°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the weighted design keep the siphon tube from floating?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The 40g POM body housing is engineered to overcome the natural buoyancy of flexible hoses. When placed into a tank, the suction head sinks directly to the lowest point of the basin, keeping the water inlet continuously submerged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I clean the internal ceramic particles if they become dirty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. The modular POM housing can be easily opened or rinsed under running tap water. Backflushing the filter head with clean water will flush out trapped silt and maintain standard intake flow rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Recommended System Bundles \u0026 Cross-Linking --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fcfcfc; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 15px; border-radius: 6px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eRecommended System Bundles \u0026amp; Companion Products:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFor Gravity Tank Discharging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Draw clean water directly from your storage buckets using our food-safe \n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atradesen.com\/collections\/misc-adapters-transition-fittings\/products\/water-tank-plastic-faucet-pp-food-grade-valveless-dispenser-tap-for-buckets-storage-tanks-atradesen\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold; color: #0056b3;\"\u003eWater Tank Food-Grade PP Faucets\u003c\/a\u003e.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFor Solid Pipe Threading:\u003c\/strong\u003e To branch out or connect rigid lines to G1\/2\" male threaded adaptors, use our matching \n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atradesen.com\/collections\/misc-adapters-transition-fittings\/products\/ppr-female-threaded-three-way-tee-double-sided-three-sided-female-thread-equal-reducing-tee-joint-1-2-3-4-1-atradesen\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold; color: #0056b3;\"\u003ePPR Female-Threaded Three-Way Tees\u003c\/a\u003e.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFor High-Pressure Water Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Route water safely from shut-off valves using our \n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atradesen.com\/collections\/misc-adapters-transition-fittings\/products\/lesso-braided-stainless-steel-water-supply-line-g1-2-dual-female-thread-flexible-hose-with-tpv-inner-core-installation-wrench-20cm-150cm-atradesen\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold; color: #0056b3;\"\u003eLESSO Braided Stainless Steel Supply Hoses\u003c\/a\u003e.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFor Rigid Plumbing Shut-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regulate your water pressure lines using our corrosion-proof \n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atradesen.com\/collections\/misc-adapters-transition-fittings\/products\/pvc-plastic-g1-2-angle-valve-multi-style-3-way-extended-lever-handle-toilet-shut-off-valve-4-point-thread-atradesen\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold; color: #0056b3;\"\u003ePVC Plastic G1\/2\" Shut-Off Angle Valves\u003c\/a\u003e.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Atradesen","offers":[{"title":"1\/4\" Quick-Connect (2-Minute Pipe)","offer_id":56372635631782,"sku":"GHC0116","price":1.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/8\" Quick-Connect (3-Minute Pipe)","offer_id":56372635664550,"sku":"GHC0117","price":1.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"G1\/2\" Male Thread (4-Minute Thread)","offer_id":56372635697318,"sku":"GHC0118","price":1.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mm Hose Barb (10mm ID Hose)","offer_id":56372635730086,"sku":"GHC0119","price":1.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6mm Hose Barb (6mm ID Hose)","offer_id":56372635762854,"sku":"GHC0120","price":1.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2588\/6118\/files\/Anti-Clogging_Filter_Suction_Head_POM_Weighted_Intake_Strainer_for_Pumps_Siphons_14_38_QC_G12_Thread_6mm_10mm_Barb_-_Atradesen-005.png?v=1783608869","url":"https:\/\/atradesen.com\/products\/anti-clogging-filter-suction-head-pom-weighted-intake-strainer-for-pumps-siphons-1-4-3-8-qc-g1-2-thread-6mm-10mm-barb-atradesen","provider":"Atradesen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}