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Bathroom & Personal Care Mesh · ISO 228-1 thread sizes · Application guide

What Is Shower Hose & Inlet Filter Washer Screen Used For?

Several round stainless steel mesh filter washers with black rubber rims laid next to a chrome shower hose nut

Shower Hose & Inlet Filter Washer Screen (ISO 228-1 thread sizes) is specified where the duty calls for catching grit and pipe scale at the shower hose or mixer inlet so the head, thermostatic cartridge and diverter stay clear. The sections below cover the typical end-uses by industry, the mesh, micron and material decisions for each, installation practice, and the applications this product type is not suited to.

Typical Applications for Shower Hose & Inlet Filter Washer Screen

Where Shower Hose & Inlet Filter Washer Screen is specified and bought:

  • Shower set brands: filter washers fitted in hose nuts.
  • Plumbing installers: retrofit screens after pipework releases debris.
  • Thermostatic mixer OEMs: inlet protection for cartridges.
  • Hardware retail: blister-packed replacement washers.

How to Specify Shower Hose & Inlet Filter Washer Screen for Your Application

  • Thread size: G 1/2 for hoses and heads, G 3/4 for mixer inlets.
  • Mesh: 60-mesh standard; 100-mesh where sand is present.
  • Seal: An EPDM rim lets the screen also act as the joint seal.
  • Standard: Quote ISO 228-1 thread sizes and the size designation from the table on the product page, plus any value you changed in the technical drawing.

Handling & Installation Practice

  • Hand-tighten hose nuts — the rubber rim seals, not the thread.
  • Clean the screen after any mains water work, when pipe scale is released.

Common Selection Mistakes with Shower Hose & Inlet Filter Washer Screen

  • Leaving the screen out after cleaning, so grit damages the thermostatic cartridge.
  • Stacking two washers, which leaks.

Where Shower Hose & Inlet Filter Washer Screen Is Not the Right Choice

Not a scale-prevention or softening product.

If This Construction Is Not the Right Fit

Closely related mesh types for the same duty — compare open area, aperture range and cleanability before you commit.

Washing Machine Inlet Hose FilterWashing Machine Inlet Hose FilterIEC 60456 / IEC 61770Toilet Fill Valve Inlet Filter ScreenToilet Fill Valve Inlet Filter ScreenASSE 1002 / EN 14124Faucet Aerator Mesh InsertFaucet Aerator Mesh InsertASME A112.18.1 / EN 246Rotary Shaver Head Guard CapRotary Shaver Head Guard CapIEC 60335-2-8

Technical Drawing

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Specification
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Dimensions & Specifications (ISO 228-1 thread sizes)

SizeDiameter (mm)MeshMicron rating (u00b5m)RimThread
G 1/219.560-Mesh SS304233EPDM rubberG 1/2
G 3/424.560-Mesh SS304233EPDM rubberG 3/4
G 1/2 fine19.5100-Mesh SS304154EPDM rubberG 1/2
Cone G 1/215.040-Mesh SS304385Pressed cupG 1/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shower Hose & Inlet Filter Washer Screen used for?

Catching grit and pipe scale at the shower hose or mixer inlet so the head, thermostatic cartridge and diverter stay clear.

Why is my shower pressure suddenly low?

A blocked inlet filter washer is common after plumbing work.

Can I remove the shower filter washer?

Better to clean it — it protects the head and valve.

What size is a shower hose washer?

Most hoses use G 1/2, about 19.5 mm.

Can I get a quote for Shower Hose & Inlet Filter Washer Screen to my own drawing?

Yes. Set the size and any custom value in the technical drawing on the product page and send it with the quote form; we reply within one business day.