Groco ARG-500-S 1/2 in Raw Water Strainer, #304 SS Basket
- Brand:
- Groco
- Part no:
- ARG-500-S
Image: Groco
Where to buy
Specifications
- Listing
- UL 255-D
Groco's ARG-500-S is a 1/2 inch raw water strainer with a #304 stainless steel basket. The cap, head, cylinder and drain plug are all bronze, and O-rings seal every joining surface. Bonding connections are on both sides, and the ports come in NPT or BSPP threads. It meets UL 255-D and is ABS compliant.
Our take
Bonding connections on both sides mean the bronze body can be tied into the boat's bonding system from either side, whichever way the plumbing runs. The bronze cap, head, cylinder and drain plug keep the metal consistent throughout.
From our buying guide
Makers disagree on where to mount a strainer: Groco's installation sheet recommends above the waterline, and Westerbeke's generator manual says at or below it. Perko says to consult the engine manual for pipe size and strainer location.
Check before you buy:
- It matches your pipe size, since Perko says reducers may cause engine damage and are not recommended.
- You can reach the basket, since Groco says to inspect and clean it frequently.
- Open-area figures are compared within one maker, since each states its own measure.