Suction Strainer 2 : A fitting used to prevent large solid objects, which might damage the pump, from being drawn into the suction hose when working from open water; it is attached to the lower end of the suction hose
H. J. Porter (Chairman - Technical Committee), Dictionary of Fire Technology, The Institution of Fire Engineers, The Victory Press (Leicester) Ltd. 1979 UK. (Fr Tech - Brit) {81}