suction head filter

[madhatter]

Hi all,

I'm not sure if this has been covered here or not but...

Just wanted to know what you all are using to stop sand being sucked up into your water pump?

I generally just put a pool skimmer sock over the head filter but I am always interested in other ideas.

Thanks in advance

[golddiggerart]

I use a Bucket in the creek with a big rock in it.

[phillip]

gday there i use a non return foot valve either with fly mesh over it or stocking and put fairly descent rock on hose just back from it so your foot valve isnt on the bottom its suspended a little cheers

[shivan]

We use a bucket as well. Works well when there is a bit of water, but not so well when water levels are low.