93 Prostar 190/Raw Water Strainer Install....

[Philscbx]

Originally Posted by broncotw

Pictures of my install.......

Who's strainer is this - it looks like it has a rather fine mesh screen - maybe doesn't have to be that restrictive.
The oil cooler has 1/4" holes and stops the weeds.
A sensor alert wouldn't be difficult on the raw line to pump in the strainer.

[2010Prostar197]

Sherwood makes them and they can be found at many places. Does a great job keeping junk out of the engine.

I also use a flow alarm that Aqualarm makes and I have it hooked up to a siren buzzer.

Definitely gets your attention when the impeller bites it...and much better than the temperature sensor that doesn't work well without water flowing over it.

[Philscbx]

Originally Posted by 2010Prostar197

Sherwood makes them and they can be found at many places. Does a great job keeping junk out of the engine.

I also use a flow alarm that Aqualarm makes and I have it hooked up to a siren buzzer.

Definitely gets your attention when the impeller bites it...and much better than the temperature sensor that doesn't work well without water flowing over it.

I like the sound of that - Also very True about dry/steamed sensors - Thanks

[east tx skier]

Originally Posted by Philscbx

Who's strainer is this - it looks like it has a rather fine mesh screen - maybe doesn't have to be that restrictive.
The oil cooler has 1/4" holes and stops the weeds.
A sensor alert wouldn't be difficult on the raw line to pump in the strainer.

I think mine is finer than the oil cooler. Like this ...

[Philscbx]

Originally Posted by itch2ski

Is the raw water pump in front of engine - or behind it - or is the strainer after the cooler?
I've made up my mind to filter the cooler.