Watts LF745M1 3/4 Lead-Free Strainer, NPT

The Watts LF745M1 3/4 is a 3/4" lead-free wye (45°)-pattern strainer with NPT connections that removes pipeline debris and particulates to protect downstream equipment. It ships with a 80 mesh 304 stainless steel screen. It features a epdm seat. This model is certified lead-free for potable-water installations.

This 3/4 inch lead free wye pattern strainer is designed to protect system components from dirt, rust, and other damaging debris in the piping system. It is ideal for installations where regular screen cleaning is necessary such as commercial dishwashers or similar equipment. It consists of lead free body, lead free brass retainer cap with EPDM O-ring, threaded end connections, a hand removable knurled cap, and an 80 mesh stainless steel screen.

Features

• Lead free body construction
• 45 degree wye pattern
• NPT threaded female connections
• Hand removable clean out plug
• Includes: Strainer

Common Questions

What mesh or screen size does it come with?

LF745M1 3/4 ships with a 80 mesh 304 Stainless Steel screen (80 openings per linear inch). That is the standard screen Watts supplies for this body at this pipe size -- the screen size is not called out in the model number, so it varies by size across the series.

Does it have a blowoff / blowdown port?

Yes. The retainer cap/cover is tapped for a blowoff connection, so you can flush accumulated debris by pulling the plug or piping a blowdown valve to it -- no need to break the strainer apart. The closure plug is included.

What is the "seat material" on a strainer?

A strainer has no seat -- nothing closes against anything. The EPDM called out here is the retainer-cap seal (the gasket between the cap and the body), which is what limits the temperature and chemical compatibility of the closure.

Specifications

• Type: Strainer
• Size: 3/4"
• Connection: NPT
• Cap Seal / Gasket Material: EPDM
• Application: Domestic Water
• Pack Quantity: 12
• Country of Origin: United States
• Warranty: 1 Year Limited
• MPN: LF745M1 3/4
• Certifications: NSF-372
• Lead-Free: Yes
• Strainer Pattern: Wye (45°)
• Screen Type: Mesh
• Screen Mesh: 80
• Screen Material: 304 Stainless Steel
• Blowoff / Drain Tapping: Yes
• Blowoff Plug Included: Yes
• Body Coating: None