GROCO 1" Ball Valve/Seacock and Raw Water Strainer Combo - BVS-1000
Manufacturer Part #: BVS-1000
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GROCO 1" Ball Valve/Seacock and Raw Water Strainer Combo – BVS-1000
The GROCO BVS-1000 Ball Valve/Seacock and Raw Water Strainer Combo is a compact, all-in-one solution designed to provide safe, efficient, and reliable seawater intake protection for marine engines and onboard systems. Combining a full-flow 1" bronze ball valve seacock with an integrated raw water strainer, this unit simplifies installation while enhancing system safety and performance.
Constructed from high-quality marine-grade bronze, the BVS-1000 offers excellent corrosion resistance in both saltwater and freshwater environments. The built-in strainer protects engines, generators, air conditioning units, and other raw-water-cooled systems by preventing debris, seaweed, and marine growth from entering critical components.
The full-port ball valve design ensures unrestricted water flow and allows for quick, positive shut-off in emergency situations or during maintenance. The clear strainer housing provides easy visual inspection, while the removable basket allows for fast cleaning without disassembling plumbing lines.
Ideal for powerboats, sailboats, and commercial vessels, the GROCO BVS-1000 delivers space-saving design, dependable operation, and long-term durability, making it an essential upgrade for any marine raw water intake system.
Key Technology & Performance
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Patented Space-Saving Design: Ideal for tight engine rooms where space is at a premium. It replaces the traditional setup of a separate seacock, hose, and strainer with one monolithic bronze unit.
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Rugged Marine-Grade Build: Constructed from high-quality C84400 bronze with a 316 stainless steel ball and stem. This ensures maximum corrosion resistance and structural integrity in harsh saltwater environments.
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Maintenance-Friendly Features: The seacock handle features a square hole designed to accept a standard ratchet, providing extra leverage for easy operation in confined spaces. The strainer features a screw-on/off cap for quick, tool-free access to the basket.
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High-Flow Efficiency: Engineered for high-performance cooling, the system offers a 27:1 open area ratio, ensuring unrestricted water flow to engines, generators, or air conditioning units.
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Safety & Bonding: Includes a pre-installed bonding screw on the flange to easily integrate the unit into your vessel’s electrical bonding system, protecting against galvanic corrosion.
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Space-Saving Design: By combining two essential components, it reduces the overall footprint in your bilge and eliminates the need for extra hoses, clamps, and fittings.
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Heavy-Duty Construction: Built with C84400 bronze and a 304 stainless steel filter basket, it is engineered for extreme durability in harsh saltwater environments.
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Ease of Maintenance: Features a screw on/off cap for quick access to the basket and a square hole in the handle that accepts a standard ratchet for added leverage in tight spaces.
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Leak Reduction: With just one component to install, there are fewer potential leak points compared to traditional multi-part plumbing setups.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Model Number | BVS-1000 |
| Pipe Size (Top Outlet) | 1" NPT |
| Pipe Size (Bottom Inlet) | 1" NPS |
| Overall Height | 11.25 Inches |
| Housing Material | C84400 Bronze |
| Filter Basket | #304 Stainless Steel |
| Open Area Ratio | 27:1 |
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Pipe Size: 1" NPT (Top) / 1" NPS (Bottom)
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Material: Bronze housing, Stainless steel ball/stem
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Height: 11.25 inches
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Width: 6.5 inches
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Open Area Ratio: 27:1 (ensures high-flow efficiency)
Package Contents
The box contains the core assembly and the essential components for immediate operation:
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(1) GROCO BVS-1000 Integrated Seacock & Strainer Body
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(1) #304 Stainless Steel Filter Basket (Standard mesh)
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(1) Heavy-Duty Seacock Handle (with ratchet-ready square hole)
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(1) Screw-on Bronze Strainer Cap (with O-ring seal)
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(1) Bonding Screw (Pre-installed on flange)
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Integrated Bronze Body: A single-piece C84400 bronze housing that combines a full-flow ball valve (seacock) with a raw water strainer.
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Strainer Components:
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Screw-on/off Cap: A threaded bronze cap for easy access to the filter.
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Filter Basket: A standard #304 stainless steel basket (typically 40 mesh with 0.077" holes).
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Seacock Components:
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Full Flow Ball & Stem: Internal components made of 316 stainless steel for maximum corrosion resistance.
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Handle: A heavy-duty handle with a square hole designed to accept a standard ratchet for extra leverage in tight spaces.
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Bonding Connection: A pre-installed bonding screw on the flange to connect the unit to your boat's electrical bonding system.
What You’ll Need to Add
Because every boat's hull thickness and plumbing layout is different, the following are not included and should be purchased separately:
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Thru-Hull Fitting: You will need a 1" NPS thru-hull to thread into the bottom of the seacock.
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Pipe-to-Hose Adapters: A threaded adapter (1" NPT) for the top outlet to connect to your engine or generator hose.
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Backing Block: Essential for a secure, watertight seal against the hull.
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Marine Sealant: For beding the thru-hull and seacock flange.
When installing the BVS-1000, ensure you have at least 12 inches of vertical clearance to allow for easy removal of the internal filter basket during routine cleaning.
GROCO 1" Ball Valve/Seacock and Raw Water Strainer Combo - BVS-1000 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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