COR 15 and 20 Slim Strainer

[Patrick Cox]

Looking for a slim strainer with a 1" Insert to use on a COR-15 and COR-20 inlet. I don't have enough room for the long strainers and the one BRS sells is supposed to reduce flow significantly. So something like this is what I need...

Low Profile Bulkhead Overflow Strainers - Lifegard

Low profile strainer that extends fractions of an inch past the bulkhead itself. Prevents fish, snails, and other tank inhabitants from getting sucked into your plumbing, sump or pump and subsequent damage. Slip Low Profile Strainer - Used to slip inside of a slip bulkhead Thread Low Profile...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Thanks!

 

[areefer01]

Looking for a slim strainer with a 1" Insert to use on a COR-15 and COR-20 inlet. I don't have enough room for the long strainers and the one BRS sells is supposed to reduce flow significantly. So something like this is what I need...

Low Profile Bulkhead Overflow Strainers - Lifegard

Low profile strainer that extends fractions of an inch past the bulkhead itself. Prevents fish, snails, and other tank inhabitants from getting sucked into your plumbing, sump or pump and subsequent damage. Slip Low Profile Strainer - Used to slip inside of a slip bulkhead Thread Low Profile...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Thanks!

As a Cor 15 and 20 user I will confirm that those low profile inlets you linked to indeed restrict flow. Also need to be cleaned off depending on the sump cleanliness. I have a bunch of small snails that escape my refugium and make their way into the sump. They love to lay eggs in those strainers / intake covers. The good news is that they do not cause any cavitation with the pump so I have not noticed any above and beyond wear and tear. Just the flow restriction. Also note I can't put a number on what the loss is but it is noticeable. Sorry.

If you haven't done so already one thing that might help is to say use Google search on Cor 20 intake cover and review the images returned. I know there are a few people that created 3d models that appear to work well. I do not know the overall size though. Again apologies as I don't think I'm really answering your question.

 

[Patrick Cox]

As a Cor 15 and 20 user I will confirm that those low profile inlets you linked to indeed restrict flow. Also need to be cleaned off depending on the sump cleanliness. I have a bunch of small snails that escape my refugium and make their way into the sump. They love to lay eggs in those strainers / intake covers. The good news is that they do not cause any cavitation with the pump so I have not noticed any above and beyond wear and tear. Just the flow restriction. Also note I can't put a number on what the loss is but it is noticeable. Sorry.

If you haven't done so already one thing that might help is to say use Google search on Cor 20 intake cover and review the images returned. I know there are a few people that created 3d models that appear to work well. I do not know the overall size though. Again apologies as I don't think I'm really answering your question.

Thanks, this was helpful. I found what I was looking for on Etsy.

 

[coralsandfishes]

Looking for a slim strainer with a 1" Insert to use on a COR-15 and COR-20 inlet. I don't have enough room for the long strainers and the one BRS sells is supposed to reduce flow significantly. So something like this is what I need...

Low Profile Bulkhead Overflow Strainers - Lifegard

Low profile strainer that extends fractions of an inch past the bulkhead itself. Prevents fish, snails, and other tank inhabitants from getting sucked into your plumbing, sump or pump and subsequent damage. Slip Low Profile Strainer - Used to slip inside of a slip bulkhead Thread Low Profile...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Thanks!

I was in the same boat so I decided to make my own with CNC.... I wonder why I cant find one with low profile and does not restrict the flow... anyway... here is mine

 

[Patrick Cox]

That’s cool. I found something similar on Etsy. Thanks.