Tub Outlet Screen – Clog-Prevention Filter for Hydroponic Systems (Bag of 10)
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Tub Outlet Screen – Clog-Prevention Filter for Hydroponic Systems (Bag of 10)
System reliability is the foundation of a successful grow. The Tub Outlet Screen is an essential component for any tray-based hydroponic system, designed to act as a primary physical filter at the point of drainage. By pressing securely into your Tub Outlet or Tub Outlet Extension, these screens create a robust barrier that prevents large particles—such as expanded clay pebbles (hydroton), perlite, or loose root mass—from entering the return lines. This simple yet critical addition safeguards your plumbing from the frustrating blockages that can lead to reservoir overflows and uneven nutrient distribution, ensuring your ebb and flow system operates at peak efficiency.
Best For: Clog prevention in Ebb & Flow (Flood and Drain) trays, reservoir intake protection, and managing debris in high-flow drainage systems.
Key Features
- Industrial-Grade Filtration: Features a high-flow screen pattern that allows nutrient solution to drain rapidly while effectively trapping medium-sized substrate and organic debris.
- Perfect Friction-Fit: Engineered for a precise, tool-free installation. The screen presses firmly into standard tub outlets or extensions, staying securely in place even during high-volume flood cycles.
- UV-Stabilised Longevity: Constructed from horticultural-grade, UV-resistant plastic that won't become brittle or degrade under the intense radiation of LED or HPS grow lights.
- Easy-Clean Design: The smooth surface and accessible profile allow for quick removal and rinsing between grow cycles, maintaining maximum hygiene and flow rates.
- Universal System Compatibility: Designed to fit perfectly with SeaHawk and other industry-standard flood and drain bulkhead fittings.
- 10-Piece Bulk Pack: Provides enough filtration for multiple trays or large-scale multi-reservoir builds, making it a cost-effective solution for professional facilities.
Specifications
- Product Type: Tub Outlet Protective Screen
- Quantity: 10 Pieces per Bag
- Material: High-Impact, UV-Resistant Polymer
- Fitment: Standard Tub Outlets and Extensions
- Application: Hydroponics, Aquaponics, and Ebb & Flow Systems
Grower's Best Practices
- Root Management: During the late flowering stage, check screens periodically. Vigorous root systems can sometimes grow over the screen; a quick trim or clearing of the area ensures drainage remains unobstructed.
- System Sanitation: At the end of every harvest, remove the screens and soak them in a mild sanitising solution. This prevents the carry-over of pathogens or mineral salt build-up to your next crop.
- Dual Protection: Always use a screen on both the inlet and outlet of your flood tray. While the outlet is critical for drainage, an inlet screen prevents medium from falling into the feed line when the pump is off.
Ideal For (Uses)
- Ebb & Flow Trays: The standard choice for keeping hydroton or perlite out of your main reservoir.
- Gravity-Fed Drainage: Acting as a debris guard for drain-to-waste systems or recirculating tray setups.
- Reservoir Intake: Can be used as a pre-filter for pump intakes in reservoirs to prevent large particulates from damaging the impeller.
Oversized Item Delivery Options
Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.
Available options include:
✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)
Important Notes:
- Shipping costs vary by location and method
- Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
- Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
- Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
- Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions
Business Delivery:
- Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
- If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
- Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment
See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.
Important Note on Availability & Shipping
Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).
How lead times work:
- Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
- Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
- Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
- Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
- Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.
Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.
Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions
Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:
- Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
- Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).
Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.
We Offer the Best Prices
We are committed to offering competitive market rates. If you find an identical, currently stocked product advertised at a lower price by an authorised Australian competitor, contact us before purchase and we will review your request.
Price Match Conditions:
- The competitor must be a registered Australian business (active ABN) with a physical trading address or verified commercial presence in Australia
- The item must be identical in brand, model, SKU, gauge, dimensions, and specifications
- The lower price must be publicly advertised in AUD, currently active, and available for immediate purchase
- Excludes liquidation, clearance, closeouts, damaged goods, and discontinued lines
- Excludes overseas marketplaces and aggregators including Temu, AliExpress, eBay auction sellers, and Amazon third-party sellers
- Excludes trade quotes, bulk discounts, and custom negotiated quotes not publicly visible
- Requests must be made in writing before purchase
How to Request a Price Match:
Email [email protected] with a live link or official quote. We reserve sole discretion to verify and approve price match adjustments. See Article 6.7 of our Terms & Conditions.
Pricing Errors & 105% Store Credit
If a displayed price is incorrect due to a website error or an extraordinary supplier increase, we will contact you before processing. You may proceed at the corrected price, choose an alternative, or cancel for a full cash refund. A 105% store credit may be offered as a courtesy bonus at our sole discretion only. It is not an entitlement, and we may refuse it if we believe it is being abused or sought in bad faith. Full details: Terms & Conditions Article 6.1.
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