Filter for splitter

[goof008]

I'm looking to put a filter on my splitter. I know that it needs to go on the return line, but what type of pressure should I look to get one rated for. The one I'm looking at is 10 micron, 3000gph and 150 psi. I have no idea what the return pressure is. Does this sound good? My splitter is a little one, especially compared to what some of you guys are running.

 

[ray benson]

The spin on return filter looks like a car oil filter. 20 to 30 gpm, 10 micron . Here is one for comparison.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/4Z618

 

[goof008]

yep, that's like the one I was looking at. I just had never heard anyone talk about the return line pressure, so I wanted to make sure it wasn't over 150psi.

 

[triptester]

The return line should have minimal pressure and there is usually a built-in bypass in the filter housing. If the tank is properly vented and the filter is not plugged pressure should only reach about 10 to 15 psi in the return line.

 

[Dave]

This is the one I used on mine-
http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2007080320583285&item=9-059&catname=hydraulic and I didn't have to plead with Grainger to sell it to me.

 

[goof008]

Thanks everyone....I"m going to get one soon. Now I kow what to get.