KSJED Threaded Inlet Strainer Kit for Stock Tank Pools, 1-1/2" Pump Hoses — Low-Profile Nut & Rubber Washer

KSJED Threaded Inlet Strainer Kit is a threaded feed and strainer assembly that creates a waterproof, low-profile connection between your stock tank pool and Intex-style 1-1/2" filter pumps.

Replace messy slip fittings and improvised holes with a purpose-built inlet: the KSJED kit includes a molded rubber washer, a low-profile strainer nut, and a grid-style screen to keep leaves and larger debris from entering your pump. Designed for easy installation into a 4" x 4" flat section of a metal or plastic stock tank, the kit is sized for pumps using 1-1/2" threaded hoses and works with many above-ground pool setups that need a neat intake port.

How do I install this inlet strainer kit in my stock tank?

Installation is straightforward and requires a 2-3/4" hole placed on a smooth 4" x 4" area of the tank wall. Apply silicone for a secure seal, pass the threaded connector and rubber washer through from the inside, then tighten the exterior strainer nut before attaching your pump hoses.

• Mark a flat 4" x 4" area free of ribs or deep contours.
• Drill a 2-3/4" hole; leave at least 3/4" clearance from ribs.
• Use silicone on the rubber washer for a watertight seal.
• Slide connector and washer from inside, tighten nut, attach hoses.

Will this fit my Intex or other 1-1/2" filter pump?

The KSJED inlet strainer is made to accept threaded 1-1/2" hoses commonly used on Intex-style filter pumps. If your pump uses a smaller 1-1/4" hose, you will need a simple adapter to match sizes; otherwise the kit connects directly to compatible threaded fittings.

• Direct fit for pumps with threaded 1-1/2" hoses.
• Requires 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" adapter if hoses are smaller.
• Low-profile nut accommodates thicker stock tank walls.

What does the strainer screen protect against and how durable is it?

The molded plastic grid blocks large debris such as leaves, sticks, and pool toys from being drawn into the pump, reducing clogs and wear. Components are injection-molded from high-density rubber and quality plastics to resist weathering and maintain a reliable seal.

• Grid design stops large impurities before the pump intake.
• High-density rubber washer creates a flexible, waterproof seal.
• Durable plastic nut and screen resist corrosion and UV exposure.

How should I prepare my tank and tools before starting?

Prepare by locating a flat panel, gathering a 2-3/4" hole saw or step drill, silicone caulk, and the pump hoses. Clearing the area and test-fitting the connector before final sealing helps ensure a neat installation and prevents alignment issues.

• Find an unobstructed 4" x 4" flat section on the tank.
• Use a 2-3/4" hole saw and leave rib clearance as instructed.
• Keep silicone caulk ready and dry-fit parts before final tightening.

Who this is for: The KSJED Threaded Inlet Strainer Kit is aimed at stock tank pool owners, DIY backyard pool builders, and anyone converting livestock tanks or large tubs into above-ground plunge or swim pools who want a tidy, leak-resistant pump inlet. It's best for users with pumps that accept 1-1/2" threaded hoses or those willing to add a size adapter; installers who prefer a simple, durable solution for debris prevention and a low-profile exterior finish will find this kit especially useful.