At Irrigation.ca, we stock irrigation filters that help protect sprinkler, drip, and micro irrigation systems from debris that can clog nozzles, emitters, valves, and small water passages. Our filtration products include screen filters, disc filters, replacement screens, stainless screens, polyester screens, Y-filters, and filter parts with mesh and micron ratings for different irrigation setups. You can choose filtration based on your water source, zone type, flow rate, filter size, and the manufacturer’s requirements for the sprinklers, dripline, or emitters you are using.
Choose the Right Mesh or Micron Rating for Your Irrigation System
Irrigation filters are rated by mesh and micron. Mesh refers to the number of openings in a screen. Micron refers to the size of the particles the filter is designed to catch. A higher mesh number usually means finer filtration, while a lower micron number means smaller particles are being filtered.
Mesh and micron ratings are often compared using conversion charts, but they should not be treated as perfect one-to-one values across every filter style. The filter element, manufacturer, and screen or disc design can affect the exact rating. Always check the product specifications before matching a replacement screen, disc, or filter body.
Sprinkler zones usually need less filtration than drip and micro irrigation zones because sprinkler openings are larger. Many sprinkler systems use filters around the 80 mesh range, while drip irrigation commonly needs 120 mesh or finer depending on the emitter, dripline, or drip tape being protected. Some drip tape products may require finer filtration again.
Our irrigation filtration products help you protect the parts that are most likely to plug first. We stock 2" MNPT screen filters, 150 and 155 mesh replacement screens, stainless steel replacement screens, polyester replacement screens, Toro disc Y-filters, and related filter components for sprinkler, drip, micro irrigation, and agricultural watering systems.
The right irrigation filter depends on your water source and the parts downstream. Clean municipal water, well water, pond water, cistern water, and surface water can all carry different debris loads. You may need a screen filter for general protection, a disc filter for finer filtration, or a replacement mesh screen when an existing filter body is still serviceable.
Choosing the correct irrigation filter helps reduce plugged emitters, blocked nozzles, clogged dripline, and service calls during the watering season. Wes-Tech’s technical team can help you match mesh size, micron rating, filter type, inlet size, and replacement screens before you order.