Botanicare® Ebb & Flow Screen Fitting - 3/4in NPT - Black

Keep Debris Out of Your Reservoir with Every Drain Cycle

The Botanicare Ebb & Flow Screen Fitting inserts into feed and drain fittings to catch plant debris and growing media before it can pass into your reservoir and clog pumps or tubing. A simple but critical component of any flood-and-drain system, it mounts with 3/4in NPT threads for direct compatibility with Botanicare fittings and standard PVC components. The screen keeps your reservoir clean cycle after cycle, extending the service life of pumps and reducing reservoir cleaning frequency.

Key Features & Benefits

• Debris Screen Protection: Catches plant matter and growing media at the fitting before it reaches the reservoir or pump.
• 3/4in NPT Thread: Threads directly into Botanicare ebb & flow fittings and compatible bulkhead ports.
• Protects Pumps and Tubing: Reduces pump clogging and extends the interval between reservoir cleaning cycles.
• Easy Field Cleaning: Remove, rinse, and reinstall without disassembling the fitting or table.
• Black UV-Stable Housing: Resists light and nutrient solution degradation for reliable long-term use.

Who Should Use This

Flood-and-drain table operators who want to protect their reservoir and pump from plant debris, growing media fines, and organic matter that enters through feed and drain ports during ebb cycles.

Compatibility

3/4in NPT thread. Compatible with Botanicare ebb & flow and bulkhead fittings, and standard 3/4in NPT fitting ports. For flood-and-drain, aeroponic, and drip hydroponic systems.

About Botanicare

Botanicare's Ebb & Flow fitting family is a Hawthorne Gardening Company product line covering the core plumbing components — barbed outlets, extensions, screens, a bulkhead, and a starter kit — needed to build or maintain a flood-and-drain table.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I clean the screen?

Inspect and clean the screen every 1-2 weeks in heavy-debris systems, or whenever you notice reduced drain flow. Rinse under clean water to clear accumulated debris.

Can I use this screen in any ebb & flow fitting, or only Botanicare?

The 3/4in NPT thread is standard — it fits any fitting port with 3/4in NPT female threads, not just Botanicare products. That makes it a drop-in upgrade for non-Botanicare flood tables too.

Will the screen restrict drain flow?

A clean screen causes minimal flow restriction. Monitor drain cycle timing and clean the screen if drain times increase noticeably.

When should I replace the screen instead of just cleaning it?

Replace the screen once the mesh tears or becomes permanently clogged rather than continuing to rinse it. A damaged screen stops protecting your pump the way an intact one does.

What size mesh is the screen?

Refer to the Botanicare product specification for exact mesh opening size, which determines the minimum particle size the screen will capture. Finer mesh catches more debris but may need more frequent cleaning.