I had taken an oversized drain (it was my first one) and smeared silicon around the outside flat area so when I cut the ring off the mesh would stay in place. Tyrns out it wasn't needed.
The one in the pic was just handy.
If I go with screens it'll be exactly like you've done.
quote:Originally posted by PanteraDoug:
Traditionally you won't find any adhesives on the screens and rings.
The filters will loose anout 100 hp for you plus or minus.