banjo strainer?

Anyone know the function of a banjo strainer?

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Dont’ know why one would be on a DWV system. Typically used on large water lines like commercial irrigation and industrial sprayers to keep crap out of the nozzles and such. Is there a hose attachment on the end for backflushing?

I did not notice one. The waste lines drain into an ejection pump.

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