Fiberglass drywall tape. It is a mesh very similar to a bug screen, but with larger holes. I had some laying around from when I built an ultralight backpacking cookpot out of a 24oz beer-can. I wasgoing to try a tobacco pipe screen I had for plastic model detail, then I saw the tape. You have to tack it on to the inlet with CA because the adheasive is not that strong, but I pull-tied a section over the end of a PVC pipe and let it set underwater for 22 hours. The integrity of the mesh was just fine. When I am ready to test my pump, I will let it run as long as I can keep feeding it water, and I will post the results of immersion plus flow pressures/vibration.
Nice find. It looks good too. I really hope it works out, because I want to start using it. I always hated glueing the screen on my pumps. Mikey
Also try fish tank filters, you seperate it down size and you can get a lot out of just one filter. Buddy
I'm with Buddy. I took the particulate filter, cut it into 1/2 inch slabs and then Gooped it into the Scharnhorst. I made a nice little box with it and nothing but water got into my pump. It may not be as practical in small boats but works well in boats with a bit of room. J
You just gave me an idea. I wonder how Fiberglass drywall tape, attached to foamy would work as a blast shield? This may work for small boats that can not handle a heavy blast shield.
