I have recently started using the EMWL system and am experimenting with how I can reduce or eliminate floating particles between the three different elements. I bought the Nauticam Filtering Sleeve and am not happy with this option, as floating particles still get inside, or it is so tightly bandaged that I can no longer properly operate the air bubbles by turning the wheel to release them. The Nauticam EMWL Water Jacket Set seems a bit expensive to me at around 650 euros... Apart from that, I also keep changing the front element underwater! I do a lot of muck diving from the beach and often there are a lot of particles in the water. Maybe someone has some practical tips or advice?

I recall seeing a few posts on this possibly on Wetpixel??? most seems to be some kind of sock that is strapped around the assembly.

On land the solution would be a blower bulb to blow particles away. If there was someway to attach a tube to the air release ring you could use a large syringe to push water through the opening, and you could presumably rig up a filter for the water. Without seeing the ring in person, it's hard to judge if this is feasible. If you could attach something like this ( a primer for outboard fuel supply) with a filter on the suction it might work:

https://www.whitworths.com.au/outboard-fuel-primer-bulb-premium-6mm

try this if the link above doesn't work, any boating store would have one:

Marine Supplies Direct

Outboard Fuel Primer Bulb 3/8&34; 95mm

"HI. TECH" primer bulb suitable for outboard engines for any horse power.

Generally, you have two options. The first is inexpensive and functional, but probably more difficult to handle (freediving sock), and the second is professional, but also significantly more expensive (water jacket). The only disadvantage of the second option is that you won't get as low as you would with a sock.

EMWL with sock (DIY)-

EMWL with jacket (Nauticam) -