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Float Dock® strainer
Riser
8" all aluminum Float Dock® strainer
Brass Foot Valve
Carry Rack
Low-Flow strainer
The Water Shark
Power Jet Siphon
In-Line Power Jet Siphon
Clapper Valve

The "Original" Floating Strainer
Float Dock® Strainer
Self-Leveling

FOL-DA-TANK® Company manufactured the first floating strainer in 1954 and started selling them in 1955. 
The Float-Dock® proved to be the most practical answer not only for firefighting but also for construction and minning operations.

Pump pond water free of debris with Float Dock® floating strainer

The Float Dock® strainer is a valuable piece of equipment that can save the day in many firefighting situations. Float Dock® lets you use the water in farm ponds or streams, both shallow and deep, and with a Fol-Da-Tank.  Because it operates below scum and debris and above sand and muck, it screens out the materials that wear out impellers, packing and bearings. Since Float Dock® strainers are self-leveling, there are no whirlpools or suction loss.  Each unit is fully guaranteed.  (NFPA 1142 Compliant)

Construction Features:

• Professionally designed & engineered for maximum pumping capacity
• Polyethelene molded float with molded in carry handle (handle can be used for tie off and retrevel)
• No need for a vortex plate.  The float prevents any whirlpooling.
• Self-Leveling
• Not hand welded
• Al-Mag castings  - Proven to be the toughest in the industry
• Long handle swivels with standard NH or NPSH threads
• 20-30% more open area at the intake
• Other threads available
• Detach strainer and use separately as a "Box Strainer"
• All Float Dock® are available in all aluminum construction up to 8" (See Below)
• Float Dock® drafts in as little as 5 inches (13) cm of water
• Optional riser will convert the strainer box into a low-level strainer

 
In deep water, Float Dock® drafts clean water below the surface.
In less than 30 seconds, strainer can be removed for use in cisterns.

 
Float Dock® in use in cold climate.

Part No. FDSF
Float

Part No. FDSB
Strainer

Large Float Dock Strainer® 4"- 6"

Spec Drawing

Shown is upside down position.

Call for PDF flyer.

Schematic Float Dock Strainer® with riser in stream.
          

Riser Kit

Easy add on kit comes with:

• 4 - 5/16" bolts
• 4 - spacers
• 1 - riser plate

4 tabs on the strainer barrel are pre-drilled.  All you have to do is the easy assembly. 
When ordering a Riser with the Float-Dock® at the same time, it will come already assembled.

Custom Size 4" Float Dock® Strainer

   
Float Dock® strainer shown mounted on small float.

8" Float Dock® Strainer
All aluminum construction.

 
8" Float Dock® Strainer shown with 8" female cam (not painted)

Side view with float pivoting.	Underside showing filter screen.

               
Painted with high vis. yellow.

Brass Foot Valve & Check Valve

   
2.5" Float Dock® Strainer shown with foot valve. 

Construction Features:

• Valve body and poppet assembly are cast brass.
• O-Ring is fitted to the poppet for a water tight seal.
• Corrossion resistant materials for long lasting use.
• Can be used in both vertical and horizontal positions.
• LEAD FREE - ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

Brass Foot Valve

*Note for consumer -
All Fol-Da-Tank Foot Valves exceed U.S. federal safe water drinking act requirements.

Brass Check Valve

Carry Rack

Carry rack parts	Carry rack with float dock strainer

Aluminum Low-Flow "TM" Strainer
Low-Level

 
 Low Flow™ Low- Level strainer on right shown with jet booster.
                                                                              

Construction Features:

• Professionally designed & engineered for maximum pumping capacity
• Al-Mag castings - proven to be the toughest in the industry!
• The Low-Flow™ Low-Level will perform at maximum pumping capacity down to a water level of 1.5" - 2" depending on your set up area.
• Flow Rate - Tested with 6" Low-Flow™ Low-Level rate is 1700 - 2000 GPM.  The flow rates may vary due to the design of the pumper and the set up area of your pumper and Fol-Da-Tank.
• Use of a male and female SST flange mounted on the side wall of your Fol-Da-Tank will eliminate the lifting factor when pumping from the side of the tank. 
• Long handle swivels with standard NH or NPSH threads
• Surface turbulence will not affect this strainer
• Optional 1.5" Water Transfer Device - available on sizes 4" to 6"
• The Low-Flow™ Low-Level is easily stored in truck compartments and can be preattached to hard suction hose
  (NFPA 1142 Compliant)

Aluminum Low-Flow "TM" Strainer 4" - 6"
Low-Level
Spec Drawings

          
  *Part number shown for housing with National Standard Threads (NST).  Other Housing available.*Dimensions are measured with nozzle in lowered position.

"THE WATER SHARK"
Patent Pending 
Side Wall Low Level Strainer

Side wall strainer for "thru the wall" dump tank use.  The Side Wall Strainer, the "Water Shark", eliminates serveral problems currently known with existing Low Level Strainers.  The Water Shark increases the overall efficiency and flow of the system while providing free access around the outside of the dump tank.  Call for pricing.

Design Features:

• Light weight powder coated Aluminum.
• Quick set-up, attaches in seconds using a custom design Cam Lever clamp band.
• Large 46" x 2 1/2" wide intake area provides a 4.4:1 strained intake ration.
• Guide veins inside create 5 seperate intake zones.
• Large 8" check valve provides 100% flow for 6" suction and holds water in the hose during change over.
• Eliminates trapped air pockets noticable on current up and over hose designs.
• "U-shape" intake provides inlet of water on three sides (front, bottom and back).
• Custom molded feet protect the liner from puncture and suspend the strainer 1/2" from the bottom of the liner.
• Side attachment eliminates jet wash issues.  Also, allows easy walk access around the dump tank.
• Can be retrofitted to existing dump tanks in the field.  Mounts to either Aluminum square frame or round steel frame.

Power Jet Siphon

The Power Jet Siphon is designed for use with two or more Fol-Da-Tanks. The siphon connects to a hard suction hose and assists the transfer of water from one tank to another.  This keeps the main tank full of water for drafting as the secondary tank is refilled.  The construction features include: durable al-mag alloy, aircraft quality tubing and 1 1/2” female assist by 4” - 6” discharge couplings.  Standard threads are NST with other threads available.  Storz and cam fittings are available upon request.  (NFPA 1142 compliant)

In-Line Power Jet Siphon 

 
 6" NST female connection shown

   
 5" Double storz connection shown

The In-Line Power Jet Siphon is designed for use with two or more Fol-Da-Tanks. When the tanks are not close together, an In-Line Power Jet Siphon attached to two hard suction hoses assist water transfer from one tank to another.  This keeps the main tank full of water for drafting as the secondary tank is refilled. In-Line Power Jet Siphons can also be used in ponds, creeks, or lakes to help transfer water to tankers and pumpers. The In-Line Power Jet Siphon will also assist you with lift from a pond or creek that is lower than the level of the pumper truck. When using the In-Line Power Jet Siphon water or air can be used in the pumping process. Special attachments are available when using air.  The construction features include: durable al-mag alloy, aircraft quality tubing and 1 1/2” female assist by 4” - 6” discharge couplings. Standard threads are NST with other threads available.  Storz and cam fittings are available upon request. NFPA 1142 compliant.

Clapper Valve

This valve is specifically designed to maintain the prime between a pumper and a low level or floating strainer.  When pumping through this valve GPM's will not be lowered.

Construction Features:

• 6061T6 aluminum tubing
• Al-Mag castings - Proven to be the toughest in the industry!

Available Sizes:

1.5"
2.5"
3.0"
4.0"
4.5"
5.0"
6.0"

Special threads, cam lock & storz connections available.