Watts 27P3 Inline Strainer Three Eighths Inch

Description:

The Watts 27P3 Strainer is a 3/8 inch inline strainer designed to remove dirt, scale, rust, pipe debris, and other contaminants from fluid systems to protect downstream regulators, valves, gauges, and process equipment. Commonly installed in water distribution systems, steam systems, pressure regulator assemblies, process control equipment, instrumentation panels, manufacturing machinery, and industrial fluid handling applications. Maintenance technicians, OEMs, equipment manufacturers, and system integrators use this strainer for preventive maintenance, equipment protection, replacement projects, and new system installations requiring reliable filtration of process media.

Applications:

The Watts 27P3 Strainer is widely used in commercial plumbing systems, industrial process piping, steam distribution networks, compressed air systems, water treatment equipment, pressure reducing valve installations, instrumentation systems, food and beverage processing equipment, manufacturing facilities, HVAC systems, pump protection applications, chemical processing systems, boiler plants, mechanical rooms, and OEM machinery. The strainer helps prevent contaminants from entering sensitive downstream equipment, reducing wear, minimizing maintenance requirements, improving system reliability, and extending the service life of regulators, valves, pumps, meters, and control devices. It is commonly specified in industrial and commercial environments where clean process flow is essential for efficient operation and equipment protection.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 27P3
• Brand: Watts
• Product Type: Inline Strainer
• Connection Size: 3/8 in.
• Connection Type: Female NPT Threaded
• Strainer Type: Y-Strainer
• Function: Removal of Dirt, Scale, Rust, and Debris
• Service Media: Water, Steam, Air, and Compatible Fluids
• Body Material: Brass
• Screen Material: Stainless Steel
• Installation: Inline Piping Systems
• Maintenance Type: Serviceable Clean-Out Design
• Flow Direction: Marked on Body
• Application: Equipment Protection and System Filtration
• Suitable For: Regulators, Valves, Gauges, and Process Equipment
• Service Environment: Commercial and Industrial Applications

Common Replacements:

• Watts 27A Series Strainer
• Watts 27S Series Stainless Steel Strainer
• Apollo 61 Series Y-Strainer