The Watts LF777-04 3 is a 3" lead-free wye-pattern strainer with NPT connections that removes pipeline debris and particulates to protect downstream equipment. It ships with a 3/64" perforated 304 stainless steel screen. It features a copper body and a epdm seat. Rated to 400 psi. This model is certified lead-free for potable-water installations.
This 3 inch lead free wye pattern strainer is designed to protect system components from dirt, rust, and other damaging debris in the piping system. It has a solid retainer cap with gasket, threaded end connections, and a 3/64 inch perforated stainless steel screen.
Features
- Lead free construction
- Wye pattern
- Threaded end connections
- Solid retainer cap with gasket
- Includes: Strainer
Common Questions
- What mesh or screen size does it come with?
- LF777-04 3 ships with a 3/64" perforated 304 Stainless Steel screen. The screen is called out by the number in the model code.
- Can I get a finer or coarser screen?
- Yes. Watts builds this body with a range of screens and encodes the choice in the model number, so a finer or coarser screen is a different part number rather than an accessory. This one is 3/64" perforated. Finer screens catch smaller particles but clog faster and cost more pressure drop, so size the screen to the debris you actually have.
- Can I use this on steam?
- Yes. LF777-04 3 is rated 125 psi WSP on steam, which is a separate and much lower limit than its 400 psi WOG (cold water, oil, gas) rating. Do not size steam service off the WOG number.
- Does it have a blowoff / blowdown port?
- No. This model has a solid retainer cap, so cleaning means removing the cap and lifting out the screen. If you want to blow the strainer down in place, order the tapped-cap version of this body instead.
- 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
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Type: Strainer
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Size: 3"
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Connection: NPT
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Body Material: Copper
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Cap Seal / Gasket Material: EPDM
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Max Pressure (WOG, psi): 400
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Application: Domestic Water
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Country of Origin: United States
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Warranty: 1 Year Limited
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MPN: LF777-04 3
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Certifications: NSF-372
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Lead-Free: Yes
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Strainer Pattern: Wye
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Screen Type: Perforated
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Screen Perforation: 3/64"
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Screen Material: 304 Stainless Steel
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Blowoff / Drain Tapping: No
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Blowoff Plug Included: No
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Max Steam Pressure (WSP, psi): 125
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Body Coating: None
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Alternate Screens Available: Yes
