Sediment
In Water

Use
To Protect

Type To Use:
(Mesh, Micron, Inches)

Coarse Sand, Shell

Sprinkler heads

24 mesh, 711 micron, .028"

Medium
Sand/Grit
Pipe scale,
Well Cuttings

Solenoid Valves,
Gear Drive Sprinklers,
Domestic Water

60 mesh, 254 micron, .010"
60 mesh, 254 micron, .010"

100 mesh, 152 micron, .006"

Fine Sand/Silt

Poultry drinkers
House well water
Drip Irrigation
Fogger Sprayer

140 mesh, 104 micron, .004"
140 mesh, 104 micron, .004"
250 mesh, 61 micron, .0024"
250 mesh, 61 micron, .0024"