{"product_id":"hydrosieve-pond-pondless-pre-filter","title":"HydroSieve™ Pond \u0026 Pondless Pre-Filter","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydroSieve™ Pre-Filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapture Debris Before It Reaches the Pump\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydroSieve™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a compact, easy-to-clean mechanical pre-filter designed to remove debris from the water \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebefore it reaches the pump and biological filtration system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater enters through the 4\" inlet and is directed into a heavy-duty \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e316 stainless steel debris basket with micro-screen filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Leaves, fish waste, seeds, blossoms and smaller suspended debris are captured in the removable basket while pre-filtered water exits through the 4\" outlet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of allowing debris to travel through the pump and farther into the filtration system, the HydroSieve™ captures it in one convenient place where it can simply be lifted out and discarded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapture It • Remove It • Keep It Out of the System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1719\/2613\/files\/HydroSieve_Function_1000.png?v=1790371213\" alt=\"HydroSieve™ cutaway showing debris-filled water entering the 4-inch inlet, debris captured in the stainless steel basket, and pre-filtered water exiting the bottom outlet.\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne Pre-Filter. Two Different Applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe HydroSieve™ was designed to provide mechanical pre-filtration for both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eponds and pondless waterfalls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1719\/2613\/files\/Applications_1000.png?v=1790378348\" alt=\"HydroSieve™ pre-filter installation comparison showing koi pond bottom drain pre-filtration and pondless waterfall pre-filtration with a HydroChamber™.\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKoi, Hybrid™ \u0026amp; CrossOver™ Ponds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen connected to a pond bottom drain, the HydroSieve™ captures sinking fish waste and debris \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebefore the water reaches the pump\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe HydroSieve™ installs between the bottom drain and pump, providing a dedicated location for collecting and removing debris rather than allowing it to continue through the pump and into downstream filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis helps keep larger waste out of the biological filter so the biological filtration system can concentrate on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebiological filtration and fine water polishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydroPure™ Filtered Pondless Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydroPure™ Filtered Pondless System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the HydroSieve™ captures leaves, blossoms, seeds and other debris carried downstream by the recirculating water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-filtered water then flows from the HydroSieve™ into the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydroChamber™ pump and water-storage tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the pump to operate in pre-filtered water instead of inside a debris-filled rock-and-gravel reservoir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stainless steel basket can be removed from above for quick routine cleaning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo digging through rocks. No reaching into a pump vault. Lift the basket, empty the debris and reinstall it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Mechanical Pre-Filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe HydroSieve™ doesn't stop at capturing leaves and other large debris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e316 stainless steel micro-screen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides filtration down to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 microns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the basket to capture much smaller particles before they travel farther through the system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis combination of coarse debris collection and fine mechanical pre-filtration makes the HydroSieve™ an effective first stage of filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove debris early—before the pump and before the biological filter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact by Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffective pre-filtration doesn't need to occupy a large amount of space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25\" tall × 17\" diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the HydroSieve™ provides flow rates up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5,700 GPH (95 GPM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a compact rotationally molded housing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts small footprint makes it easier to incorporate into both new installations and filtration upgrades where available space may be limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall footprint. Serious pre-filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Changing Water Levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePond water levels don't always remain exactly the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe HydroSieve™ is designed to accommodate approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6\" of water-level fluctuation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing additional operating range during normal water-level changes and pond maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is especially useful in bottom-drain applications where maintaining reliable gravity-fed water flow to the pre-filter is important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemote Installation Capability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe HydroSieve™ does not have to sit directly beside the pond or pondless waterfall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts 4\" plumbing connections allow the unit to be installed remotely, giving you greater flexibility when deciding where filtration equipment should be located.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 4\" gravity-flow piping, use this guideline:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Remote Distance = Pump Flow Rate ÷ 500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor example:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,800 GPH ÷ 500 = 3.6 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,700 GPH ÷ 500 = 5.4 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3,500 GPH ÷ 500 = 7 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis allows the HydroSieve™ to be positioned where it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econvenient to access and easy to maintain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than forcing the filtration equipment to dictate the landscape design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Connections. Straightforward Installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe HydroSieve™ uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\" inlet and 4\" outlet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and can connect to standard PVC or ABS piping using flexible rubber couplers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can also be connected to 3\" PVC or ABS piping using appropriately sized reducer couplers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heavy-duty rotationally molded HDPE housing and lid are designed for outdoor water-feature installations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydroSieve™ Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlow rates up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5,700 GPH \/ 95 GPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCompact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25\" tall × 17\" diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMechanical filtration down to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 microns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-duty \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e316 stainless steel debris basket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e316 stainless steel micro-screen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-duty stainless steel basket handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\" inlet and 4\" outlet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-duty rotationally molded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDPE housing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotationally molded HDPE lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAccommodates approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6\" of water-level fluctuation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemovable basket for easy routine cleaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemote installation capable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnects to 4\" PVC or ABS with flexible rubber couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan connect to 3\" PVC or ABS using reducer couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for pond bottom-drain pre-filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for HydroPure™ Filtered Pondless Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan also pre-filter roof and landscape drainage water in appropriate water-recycling applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePut Debris Where It Belongs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery leaf, seed, blossom and piece of organic debris that can be removed at the beginning of the filtration process is material that doesn't have to travel through the rest of the system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's the purpose of the HydroSieve™:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapture debris before the pump. 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