Raindrip Y Filter - 3/4in - 720 GPH

150 Mesh Y Filter for Protecting Drip Emitters from Sediment, 720 GPH

Even water that looks clean can carry fine sediment that builds up inside drip emitters and micro tubing over time, gradually choking off flow at individual sites. Raindrip's Y filter intercepts that sediment before it enters the system, using a 150 mesh nylon element housed in a Y-shaped body that's easy to open and clean.

Rated to 720gph, it handles high-volume drip and garden irrigation systems, and the included swivel coupling connects to either hose or pipe thread water sources.

Key Features & Benefits

• 150 mesh nylon filter — captures fine particulates before they reach and clog emitters and micro tubing.
• 720gph maximum flow rate — handles high-volume drip and garden irrigation systems without restricting flow.
• 3/4in Y-filter housing — a standard 3/4in connection fits common drip system inlets and hose thread fittings.
• Includes hose/pipe thread swivel coupling — connects to both hose and pipe thread water sources.
• Cleanable filter element — the Y-body design allows periodic removal and cleaning of the filter screen.

Who Should Use This

Drip irrigation users drawing water from sources prone to sediment, such as wells, ponds, or older municipal lines, benefit most from installing this filter upstream of their system to protect emitters and extend system life.

About National Diversified Sales

Raindrip, the drip and micro-irrigation brand of National Diversified Sales (NDS), has supplied filtration hardware like this Y filter across more than 30 years in residential and light-commercial irrigation. Since 1972, NDS has built its broader catalog around hardware engineered for efficient, controlled water delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need a filter on my drip irrigation system?

Even clean municipal water can carry fine sediment and particles that build up inside drip emitters and micro tubing over time, causing clogging and uneven watering. A Y filter intercepts those particles before they enter the system.

How often do I need to clean the filter?

Cleaning frequency depends on water quality; check the screen periodically, typically at the start and end of each growing season, and clean it whenever visible debris has accumulated. Water drawn from a well or pond generally needs more frequent checks than a clean municipal supply.

What mesh size is the filter?

The filter uses a 150 mesh nylon screen, which captures particles fine enough to block drip emitters and micro tubing orifices. That mesh rating strikes a balance between fine filtration and maintaining adequate flow through the system.

Can this filter handle my system's flow rate?

This Y filter is rated for up to 720gph, which exceeds the typical demand of most residential and light commercial drip irrigation systems. Confirm your system's total flow requirement against that rating if you're running an unusually large number of zones.