Kochek Introduces its new line of Bottom Guard Barrel Strainers

by | Mar 11, 2013 | News, Press Releases

BGBSRugged, lightweight, compact strainer allows for protected maximum flow.

Putnam, CT, March 11, 2013 – Kochek Company introduces a new, revolutionary, all-aluminum Bottom Guard Barrel Strainer. This innovative design incorporates a unique guard that makes drafting possible in many conditions. As it sinks to the bottom, the bottom guard swivels to the underside of the barrel strainer, providing a clean stable platform from which to draft when it settles. The high intake ratio allows for pump capacity flow rates while the bottom guard protects against debris from being drawn off the bottom, ideal for use in silt, rocky, and weeded conditions..

Bottom Guard Barrel Strainers are available with threaded, Storz, or Camlock connections in a range of sizes to suit your need. With it’s balanced handle and lightweight design the new Bottom Guard Barrel Strainer is easy to carry and deploys quickly. The compact design of the bottom Guard Barrel Strainer provides convenient storage as well.

For more than 24 years Kochek Company has manufactured the highest quality specialty fire equipment for today’s fire industry. Based in Putnam, Connecticut, Kochek is the nation’s largest manufacturer of PVC lightweight suction hose and a wide variety of strainers, dry hydrants, elbows, adapters, caps, plugs, and valves. For more information, contact Kochek at 1-800-420-4673 or visit the company website at www.kochek.com