educate me on Sea Strainers
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educate me on Sea Strainers
Hello all,
I have been looking at sea strainers for my Formula 252 with 454. Some of the strainers I have been looking at the Groco ARG Series, Sherwood (plastic not sure about this), then it seems it just to the higher end units Gil, and Teague 5 inch unit.
I am limited with space so of coarse the higher end units are smaller and seem to be a better choice. However, I have been seeing talk regarding pressure valves. Should I be concerned about this? My motor is stock so, I would guess my sea pump is not modified, but not sure if I should be concerned about a pressure switch.
Additionally, on a stock setup are the Sherwood and Groco units any good? I really dont want to break the bank on a sea strainer.
Any advice welcomed.
Thanks
I have been looking at sea strainers for my Formula 252 with 454. Some of the strainers I have been looking at the Groco ARG Series, Sherwood (plastic not sure about this), then it seems it just to the higher end units Gil, and Teague 5 inch unit.
I am limited with space so of coarse the higher end units are smaller and seem to be a better choice. However, I have been seeing talk regarding pressure valves. Should I be concerned about this? My motor is stock so, I would guess my sea pump is not modified, but not sure if I should be concerned about a pressure switch.
Additionally, on a stock setup are the Sherwood and Groco units any good? I really dont want to break the bank on a sea strainer.
Any advice welcomed.
Thanks
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I would stay away from anything plastic that's below the waterline. Of the units you mentioned, I would go with the Teague. You don't need a pressure valve.
Do you have freshwater flush on your boat? If not and you're installing a strainer, you should get one that has a flush inlet port. If you don't want to add the flush now, having the port will allow you to do it later and you can just install a plug in that port now.
Do you have freshwater flush on your boat? If not and you're installing a strainer, you should get one that has a flush inlet port. If you don't want to add the flush now, having the port will allow you to do it later and you can just install a plug in that port now.
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What I was asking is.. do you have a freshwater flush setup to be able to run fresh water through the raw water cooling system. If you don't, then adding the sea strainer with the port for it is a good idea; much easier to hook up through the strainer.
In either case, if you add the strainer, you will also need to add a ball valve in-line between the strainer and the intake hose coming from your drive and you said space was tight, so keep that in mind too.
In either case, if you add the strainer, you will also need to add a ball valve in-line between the strainer and the intake hose coming from your drive and you said space was tight, so keep that in mind too.
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Oh yes, I have a flush its a Perko in line flush system, ( harden plastic)
Here is a link to a pic http://www.westmarine.com/oil-change...1-1-4--6586085.
It looks strong but it has check valve for the fresh water flush and a check valve for cracking pressure on the inlet side to the sea pump.
It seems to work well, but I bought the boat with it. I am on the fence with this unit but have not seen and bad comments regarding it. SO maybe I should change this system out and use a manual valve as you are suggesting.
Your thoughts?
Here is a link to a pic http://www.westmarine.com/oil-change...1-1-4--6586085.
It looks strong but it has check valve for the fresh water flush and a check valve for cracking pressure on the inlet side to the sea pump.
It seems to work well, but I bought the boat with it. I am on the fence with this unit but have not seen and bad comments regarding it. SO maybe I should change this system out and use a manual valve as you are suggesting.
Your thoughts?
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Oh yes, I have a flush its a Perko in line flush system, ( harden plastic)
Here is a link to a pic http://www.westmarine.com/oil-change...1-1-4--6586085.
It looks strong but it has check valve for the fresh water flush and a check valve for cracking pressure on the inlet side to the sea pump.
It seems to work well, but I bought the boat with it. I am on the fence with this unit but have not seen and bad comments regarding it. SO maybe I should change this system out and use a manual valve as you are suggesting.
Your thoughts?
Here is a link to a pic http://www.westmarine.com/oil-change...1-1-4--6586085.
It looks strong but it has check valve for the fresh water flush and a check valve for cracking pressure on the inlet side to the sea pump.
It seems to work well, but I bought the boat with it. I am on the fence with this unit but have not seen and bad comments regarding it. SO maybe I should change this system out and use a manual valve as you are suggesting.
Your thoughts?
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I have been seeing talk regarding pressure valves. Should I be concerned about this? My motor is stock so, I would guess my sea pump is not modified, but not sure if I should be concerned about a pressure switch.
I really dont want to break the bank on a sea strainer.
Any advice welcomed.
Thanks
I really dont want to break the bank on a sea strainer.
Any advice welcomed.
Thanks