Groco BVS-1000 Bronze Ball Valve and Strainer, 1 in NPT
- Brand:
- Groco
- Part no:
- BVS-1000
Image: Groco
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Specifications
- Connection
- 1 in NPT
The Groco BVS-1000 combines a bronze ball valve and a raw water strainer in one 1 inch NPT unit, 11-1/4 inches tall. The strainer holds a 304 stainless steel basket, 40 mesh with 0.077 inch holes, and the cap screws on and off. The full flow ball valve has a stainless steel ball and stem, and there are no inside tie rods. Because valve and strainer are a single piece, there is only one component to fit.
Our take
Putting the strainer and seacock in one bronze body leaves one fitting to install and one bilge spot to reach for winterizing and maintenance. The handle's square hole takes a hex-socket ratchet for extra leverage on the 1 inch valve.
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.