Tornado Inline Strainer 32178

The Tornado Inline Strainer (part# 32178) is the genuine OEM filter that sits in the solution line ahead of the pump on Tornado carpet extractors. Everything the solution tank picks up — undissolved detergent, grit rinsed off a previous job, flakes from a hose interior — arrives here first. It is a small, cheap part protecting two expensive ones: the 100 PSI pump and the spray jets behind it.

Compatible Models for the Inline Strainer

It fits the machines below:

• Tornado 98168 20″ Marathon 1200 Carpet Extractor (12 Gallon 115V) — all series
• Tornado 98168 12 Gallon Self Contained Carpet Extractor
• Tornado 98169 20″ Marathon 1200 Carpet Extractor (12 Gallon 115V)
• Tornado 98166 20″ Marathon 800 Carpet Extractor (8 Gallon 115V)
• Tornado 98167 20″ Marathon 800 Carpet Extractor (8 Gallon 230V)
• Tornado 98164 MWH-800 8-Gallon Self-Contained Carpet Extractor
• Tornado 98190 22″ Marathon 2000 Carpet Extractor (20 Gallon)

The strainer is not a scheduled-replacement item, but it is the first thing to check whenever spray pressure drops. A partially blocked screen starves the pump, and the symptom reads exactly like a failing pump: a narrow, weak spray fan and a machine that sounds like it is working harder than it should. Pull the strainer, hold it up to the light, and if the mesh is grey rather than open, clean it and refit before you order anything expensive.

Replace rather than clean when the mesh is torn. A split screen is worse than no screen at all, because it passes debris while looking like it is doing its job — and the grit it lets through lands in the solenoid valve and the spray tips, where it causes uneven spray patterns that take far longer to diagnose. If you have been clearing jets repeatedly, check this part before you clear another one.

Fitting takes minutes. Relieve pressure, note the flow direction marked on the body before you remove it — a strainer fitted backwards will pass debris straight through — and check the quick-disconnects either side while you are in there, since they are the usual source of the drips people blame on the strainer.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956, and we stock the genuine OEM part. Browse every assembly for this machine on the Tornado 98168 Marathon 1200 parts hub, and see the manufacturer’s range at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Inline Strainer (part# 32178) do on a Tornado carpet extractor?

It filters the solution line ahead of the pump, catching undissolved detergent and grit before they reach the pump, the solenoid valve and the spray jets.

How do I know if my Inline Strainer needs replacing?

Check it whenever spray pressure drops. Hold the screen to the light: if the mesh is clouded rather than open, clean it and refit. If the mesh is torn, replace it — a split screen passes debris into the jets while appearing to work.

What models is the Inline Strainer (part# 32178) compatible with?

It fits the Tornado 98168 20″ Marathon 1200 Carpet Extractor (12 Gallon 115V) — all series, the Tornado 98168 12 Gallon Self Contained Carpet Extractor, the Tornado 98169 20″ Marathon 1200 Carpet Extractor (12 Gallon 115V), the Tornado 98166 20″ Marathon 800 Carpet Extractor (8 Gallon 115V), the Tornado 98167 20″ Marathon 800 Carpet Extractor (8 Gallon 230V), the Tornado 98164 MWH-800 8-Gallon Self-Contained Carpet Extractor and the Tornado 98190 22″ Marathon 2000 Carpet Extractor (20 Gallon). Not sure which machine you have? Call us at 763-535-0770 with your model and serial number and we will confirm it before you order.

How do I order the Inline Strainer (part# 32178) or get help?

You can add the Inline Strainer (part# 32178) directly to your cart on this page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tornado equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.

Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.