Thanks but there are actually a few of us!! I have a few of them so you learn as you go.Deeda -- The resident expert on all things 2262.
If you make or buy a strainer, make sure there are enough slots or holes so the pump isn't starved of water. If you want to buy the OEM intake grille, the part # is7268109 and the coarse filter is #2615600.Im gonna check the pump later to make sure its the oem model but yes it was the pump originally purchased with the filter. I could always just rig something up to make a strainer for it.