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ElectroStrainer FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Installation process

Most installations can be completed in 1-2 days.

Yes! ElectroSea products can be installed while the boat is in the water.

ElectroStrainer is about the same size as a traditional sea strainer.

Yes! Use our Find My Dealer page to locate the dealer nearest you. 

Maintenance and warranty

ElectroStrainer Pro, ElectroStrainer, and ClearLine are warrantied for a period of two years from the date of end-user purchase.

ElectroStrainer Sport comes with a one-year parts-only Warranty.

ElectroSea is safe to use with any marine air conditioner, chiller, and seawater pump. ElectroSea actually helps your equipment work more efficiently as it keeps your condenser coils free and clear of marine growth. ElectroSea has over 47 million successful run hours on 65+ boat brands.

There is no scheduled maintenance. The system will tell you if you have a Smart Strainer Flow Alert™. If so, simply remove the strainer basket and screen and rinse with fresh water.

The Cell will last two to four years, depending on use hours, flow rate, and other factors.

Operating consistently at flow rates above the Optimal Flow Rate will decrease the useful life of the Cell, and this accelerated use condition is not covered under Warranty.

There is a red CELL indicator on the Control Head that will be illuminated at the end of life.

Chemicals or additives

Seawater flows through titanium plates that are coated with a special metal oxide catalyst. When this coating is electrified by DC current, a chemical reaction occurs and NaOCl (chlorine) is generated.

ElectroSea’s ClearVis® contact-less flow sensor measures seawater flowing through the intake. Flow-rate data from the ClearVis is used to specify precisely how much chlorine ElectroStrainer or ClearLine should generate in real time.

No! Chemicals or additives are NOT required. ElectroStrainer and ClearLine electrochemically generate a precise, low level of chlorine directly from the seawater that flows through the system. No chemicals are added, and you’ll never need to descale your lines again!

Acid descaling does not prevent biofouling and marine growth. It is an expensive process that you have to perform over and over again. If you have ElectroStrainer or ClearLine, then you never have to descale again. Period!

Safe for my boat, air conditioner, and the environment?

Yes! ElectroStrainer and ClearLine are safe for your boat. ElectroSea has over 47 million successful run hours on 65+ boat brands and is standard / option on major brands.

Yes! ElectroStrainer and ClearLine are safe for air conditioners with copper nickel or titanium heat exchangers. ElectroSea creates about the same amount of chlorine found in tap drinking water. Further, preventing biofouling with ElectroSea is better then frequent acid descaling, which actually strips away a small layer of copper nickel or titanium each time it is performed.

Yes! ElectroStrainer and ClearLine are electrically isolated and will NOT cause galvanic corrosion.

Yes! ElectroStrainer and ClearLine are safe for the environment and generate about the same level of chlorine in tap drinking water. Chlorinated seawater has a very short half-life with 66% being oxidized in less than one minute. Chlorine is safer than frequent acid descaling, which uses hydrochloric and other harsh acids that are toxic and harmful to humans.

ElectroStrainer and ClearLine require seawater with salinity greater than 20 parts per thousand (ppt). Vessels often encounter brackish or fresh water when cruising inland and from extended storms and freshwater run-off. This low salinity will not harm ElectroStrainer and ClearLine, and they will begin generating chlorine again when salinity is adequate.

How does ElectroStrainer Pro compare to ElectroStrainer Sport?

ElectroStrainer Pro

An authorized ElectroSea Dealer will provide you with an estimate for the purchase of the ElectroStrainer Pro system and its installation.


ElectroStrainer Sport

ElectroStrainer Sport may be purchased online at www.electrosea.com or from an authorized ElectroSea Dealer.

ElectroStrainer Pro

An authorized ElectroSea Dealer will confirm the ElectroStrainer Pro model you need prior to placing the order.

In the event the wrong model ElectroStrainer Pro is ordered, the system will be replaced through the Dealer.


ElectroStrainer Sport

Should you need to return a new, unused ElectroStrainer Sport system for any reason, a 15% restocking fee will be charged and shipping to/from ElectroSea will not be reimbursed.

We recommend you double-check your system requirements and follow the ElectroStrainer sizing guide prior to placing an order.

ElectroStrainer Pro

No, ElectroStrainer Pro may only be installed by an authorized ElectroSea Dealer. Self-installation of ElectroStrainer Pro will void the Warranty.


ElectroStrainer Sport

Yes, ElectroStrainer Sport is designed for DIY self-installation.

ElectroStrainer Pro

2 years parts and labor

 

ElectroStrainer Sport

1 year parts only

ElectroStrainer Pro

The two-year parts and labor ElectroStrainer Pro Warranty covers all parts, labor, and shipping charges incurred due to a defect in manufacturing. Your ElectroStrainer Pro installation is backed by your authorized ElectroSea Dealer.

 

ElectroStrainer Sport

The one-year parts-only Warranty covers the replacement of ElectroStrainer Sport equipment/parts that are defective for a period of one year (shipping included). It does not cover any on-site labor costs. Should you require any on-site service from an ElectroSea Dealer or an ElectroSea Service Team Member, additional charges will apply.

ElectroStrainer Pro

ElectroStrainer Pro’s 2-year Warranty period begins at the time of installation.

 

ElectroStrainer Sport

ElectroStrainer Sport’s 1-year Warranty period begins at the time of purchase.

ElectroStrainer Pro

If you are experiencing any issues with your ElectroStrainer Pro system, contact your ElectroSea Dealer. If your issue is determined to be covered under Warranty, all associated labor, parts, and shipping expenses will be covered.


ElectroStrainer Sport

If you are experiencing any issues with your ElectroStrainer Sport system, you should visit www.electrosea.com/support to view our online troubleshooting guide. Should you need further assistance, you can send a message to the ElectroSea Service Team or file a warranty claim online.

ElectroStrainer Pro

Your authorized ElectroSea Dealer is available to you to answer questions regarding the operation or troubleshooting of the ElectroStrainer Pro system. If you require an on-site visit from an ElectroSea Dealer or the ElectroSea Service Team for an issue that is not covered under warranty, additional charges may be incurred.


ElectroStrainer Sport

Installation, operation, and troubleshooting guides are available at electrosea.com/support. On-site customer support is not included. On-site support is available to ElectroStrainer Sport customers from ElectroSea Dealers or the ElectroSea Service Team at an additional charge if required.

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