High volume low-level strainer is made of hard anodized and powder-coated aluminum. Clog-resistant stainless steel filter has over twice as much flow area as a 6" hose. This keeps friction loss down to 0.5 psi (1" Hg) at 1500 gpm and reduces the potential for air vortexes to form as water sinks towards the 2.5" minimum usable depth. Oversized sealed ball pivot allows 45° range of hose angle without constricting the flow path. Optional Jet Siphon with 1.5" female hose thread substantially increases suction lift capability. Jet Siphon substantially increases suction lift capability and is also useful for tank shuttle, pump priming and dewatering with no need for a trash pump. Jet Siphon has 1.5" female hose threaded coupling that pivots freely in any direction to avoid hose kinks.